14 days in Africa Itinerary

You won't run out of things to do in Marrakech, a city where you can spend days exploring grandiose palaces and mosques, photogenic gardens, sacred tombs, and traditional mansions that evoke a bygone era.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Berber Ecomuseum and Boucharouite Museum. Step out of the city life by going to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Horseback Riding Tours. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Musee Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech, contemplate the long history of Mellah, don't miss a visit to Rahba Kedima Square, and take a stroll through Tanneries.

For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read Marrakech sightseeing planner .

Montego Bay, Jamaica to Marrakech is an approximately 20-hour combination of flight and train. You can also fly; or do a combination of flight and shuttle. The time zone difference when traveling from Montego Bay to Marrakech is 5 hours. Traveling from Montego Bay in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Marrakech, with lows of 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to travel to Cairo.

More than 20 million people call Cairo their home and, as soon as you set foot in the sprawling metropolis, it's evident they make it crowded and chaotic, but also exuberant and charming.

Get some historical perspective at Giza Plateau and Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids. Step out of the city life by going to Safaris and Nile River. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Mosque of Muhammad Ali, explore the ancient world of Bent Pyramid, admire the striking features of Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), and walk around Al-Azhar Park.

To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Cairo road trip planning tool .

Traveling by flight from Marrakech to Cairo takes 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Marrakech to Cairo due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Marrakech in October since evenings lows in Cairo dip to 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to travel to Kigali.

A vacation in Kigali, Rwanda's capital city and economic hub, lets you experience the very heart of a landlocked country from a pleasant, safe, and organized base point.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Tue): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint-Famille Church, then see the interesting displays at Kigali Genocide Memorial, and then view the masterpieces at Inema Arts Centre. Here are some ideas for day two: take an exotic tour of a safari tour.

For reviews, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Kigali sightseeing planner .

Traveling by flight from Cairo to Kigali takes 12 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, Kigali is little chillier than Cairo - with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Knysna.

Enshrouded in lush indigenous forest and surrounding a scenic lagoon of the same name, the Garden Route town of Knysna has plenty to offer.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Knysna Elephant Park and Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre. Step out of the city life by going to Robberg Nature Reserve and Birds of Eden. Step out of Knysna to go to The Crags and see Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, which is approximately 42 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the striking landscape at Knysna Heads, explore the activities along Knysna Lagoon, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Garden Route National Park.

For other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read our Knysna journey website .

You can fly from Kigali to Knysna in 11 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Kigali in October; daily highs in Knysna reach 24°C and lows reach 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.