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Best destinations to visit in April in Africa

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Kruger National Park
Where Africa's Big Five Roam Free
7.6
Many visitors drive themselves through this park. In the evening they gather for a braai, a South African barbecue, at the rest camps. April is at the end of the wet season, so the bush is green and lodges are less busy. Cooler mornings are comfortable for game drives.
Highlights:
  • 🌅 Experience a sunset safari and watch wildlife at dusk
  • 🌿 Take a guided bush walk and learn about the ecosystem
  • 🦁 Spot Africa’s Big Five on classic game drives
Cairo
Where ancient history meets bustling life
7.8
This large city lies on the Nile at the start of the delta, close to the Giza pyramids. Days are warm and evenings are mild in April, before the summer heat. Walking tours of Islamic Cairo and visits to the pyramids are more comfortable at this time.
Highlights:
  • 🌆 Climb Cairo Tower for panoramic city views
  • 🏺 Visit the Egyptian Museum to see ancient treasures
  • 🗿 Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
Luxor
Ancient wonders on the Nile
7.6
Compared with Cairo, this Nile city is smaller and has more ancient sites within a short distance. Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's temple are all close together. April is warm. The afternoons are hot, so early starts help. A felucca ride at sunset is a calm way to end the day.
Highlights:
  • 🌙 Marvel at the majestic Luxor Temple by night
  • 🏛️ Visit the vast and impressive Karnak Temple complex
  • 🏺 Explore the ancient tombs of the Valley of the Kings
Fez
Labyrinthine Medina, Living Moroccan Heritage
7.5
The old medina of this Moroccan city has thousands of narrow lanes and is easy to get lost in. Spring temperatures in April are pleasant for long walks past workshops, fountains and old schools. Tanneries and metal workers can be seen at work. Orange trees are in bloom around the city.
Highlights:
  • 🕌 Admire intricate tilework at Bou Inania Madrasa
  • 👜 Visit the world-famous Chouara Tannery for unique views
  • 🏘️ Explore the ancient Fes Medina with its winding alleys
Etosha National Park
Namibia's Wildlife Sanctuary
7.7
This national park in northern Namibia has an open, wild feel around a huge white salt pan. April is at the end of the rainy season, so the land is green and lodges are quiet. Animals are more spread out than in the dry months. Elephants, lions and rhinos still visit the waterholes.
Highlights:
  • 🌅 Drive the Etosha Pan’s vast salt flats at sunrise
  • 🦁 Join a guided safari to spot lions and rhinos
  • 🐘 Watch elephants gathering at the Okaukuejo waterhole
Swakopmund
Coastal charm meets desert horizons
8.9
Coastal temperatures are mild all year. April is comfortable for outdoor activities in this desert seaside town. Visitors can try sandboarding, quad biking and dolphin cruises from nearby Walvis Bay. German style cafes and old colonial buildings are found in the town centre. The cool coast also gives a break from the heat inland.
Highlights:
  • 🤿 Scuba dive among vibrant coral reefs
  • 🐪 Ride camel across the white dunes
  • 🏖️ Sail on the Atlantic coast at sunset
Sossusvlei
Towering red dunes meet white clay
7.5
This clay pan in the Namib Desert is surrounded by red sand dunes, some more than 300 metres high. Dune 45 and Big Daddy are well known climbs. Deadvlei has dead camel thorn trees standing against white clay. April is a quiet month, with clear skies and mild mornings for climbing.
Highlights:
  • 🏜️ Marvel at the red dunes contrasting the deep blue sky
  • 📸 Visit Deadvlei and photograph the ancient camelthorn trees
  • 🌅 Climb Dune 45 at sunrise for breathtaking desert views
Atlas Mountains
Majestic peaks echo ancient desert horizons
8.5
This mountain range extends across Morocco from the southwest to the northeast and includes Jebel Toubkal at 4,167 metres. April is spring, with snow on the high peaks and green valleys below. Hiking from the village of Imlil and stays in Amazigh guesthouses are popular. Marrakech is about two hours away by road.
Highlights:
  • 🐫 Ride a camel across the Atlas desert plateau
  • ✨ Stargaze from Toubkal Base Camp overnight
  • 🏔️ Hike Oukaimeden's alpine trails at sunrise
Egypt
Ancient wonders meet desert landscapes
8.0
Ancient Egyptian civilisation developed along the Nile more than 5,000 years ago. This country still has its pyramids, tombs and temples. April is warm but not yet extremely hot, which suits sightseeing along the river. Red Sea beaches at Hurghada and Dahab are pleasant for swimming.
Highlights:
  • 🏛️ Explore the ancient temples of Luxor and Karnak
  • 🏊‍♂️ Float effortlessly in Siwa’s salt lakes
  • 🌅 Stand in awe before the Great Pyramids of Giza
Garden Route
Scenic vineyards and coastal cliffs
April is early autumn along this coast in South Africa, with mild days and fewer visitors than in summer. Forest walks in Tsitsikamma National Park are comfortable at this time. Popular stops include Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and Wilderness. Whale watching begins later in the year, from about June.
Highlights:
  • 🍤 Savor fresh seafood at a coastal village
  • 🏞️ Explore Tsitsikamma National Park’s canopy walkway over cliffs
  • 🚗 Drive scenic Garden Route, stop at Knysna Heads
Morocco
Where desert meets Mediterranean magic
7.7
This country in northwest Africa has coasts on both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, along with mountains and desert. April is spring, with mild days in cities like Marrakech and Fez. Wildflowers and green valleys are common in the countryside. Desert camps near Merzouga are comfortable before the summer heat.
Highlights:
  • 🍵 Sip mint tea on a rooftop overlooking Chefchaouen’s blue streets
  • 🐪 Ride a camel across the golden dunes of the Sahara
  • 🕌 Wander through the colorful souks of Marrakech’s Medina
Namibia
Desert wilderness meets wildlife wonders
6.9
This country was a German colony from 1884 and later came under South African rule. It became independent in 1990. April is at the end of the rainy season, so landscapes are green and lodge prices are often lower. Tourist numbers are low and skies are clear for photography.
Highlights:
  • ⚓ Visit the eerie shipwrecks along Namibia’s Skeleton Coast
  • 🐘 Spot wildlife on a safari through Etosha National Park
  • 🏜️ Climb the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei at sunrise
Seychelles
Tropical paradise with pristine beaches
7.7
This island nation in the Indian Ocean has a relaxed feel, with granite boulders and white sand beaches. April falls between the two monsoon seasons, with light winds and calm seas. Water is clear for snorkelling around Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. Giant tortoises can be seen on Curieuse Island.
Highlights:
  • 🥾 Hike the scenic Copolia Trail on Mahe Island
  • 🐢 Encounter giant tortoises on Curieuse Island
  • 🏖️ Visit Anse Source d'Argent, famed pink sand beach
Zambia
Wild safaris meet thundering waterfalls
7.1
People in this country call Victoria Falls Mosi oa Tunya, meaning the smoke that thunders. In April the falls are near their highest water level after the rains, so spray is heavy. On the Zambian side visitors can walk to the Knife Edge Bridge. Livingstone is the base for river cruises and walking safaris.
Highlights:
  • ⛵ Drift along the Zambezi River on a sunset cruise
  • 🦁 Take a safari in South Luangwa National Park
  • 🌊 Experience the thunderous spray of Victoria Falls up close
Zimbabwe
Wild safaris meet ancient ruins
6.2
Compared with the Zambian side, the Zimbabwe side of Victoria Falls offers wider views of the main curtain of water. Water levels are high and spray is heavy in April, so waterproofs help. Victoria Falls town has helicopter flights, bungee jumping and river cruises. Hwange National Park is a few hours away.
Highlights:
  • 🏰 Visit the ancient stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe
  • 🦓 Go on a safari through Hwange National Park
  • 💦 Admire Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwean side’s best viewpoints
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