Bahrain Capital: Manama
Best time: Nov–Mar
Currency: BHD (2.65 USD)
Duration: 4–5 days
Cost/day: $72–$299
Airport: BAH
Airline: Gulf Air (GF)

Egypt Capital: Cairo
Best time: Oct–Apr
Currency: EGP (50.67 = 1 USD)
Duration: 7–10 days
Cost/day: $271
Airports: CAI, HRG, SSH
Airline: Egypt Air (MS)

Oman Capital: Muscat
Best time: Oct–Apr
Currency: OMR (2.60 USD)
Duration: 5–7 days
Cost/day: $4,224
Airport: MCT
Airline: Oman Air (WY)

Saudi Arabia Capital: Riyadh
Best time: Oct–Mar
Currency: SAR (3.75 = 1 USD)
Duration: 5–7 days
Cost/day: $100–$200
Airports: JED, RUH
Airlines: Saudia, Flynas, Flyadeal

UAE Capital: Abu Dhabi
Best time: Oct–Apr
Currency: AED (3.68 = 1 USD)
Duration: 5–7 days
Cost/day: $200–$250
Airports: DXB, AUH, SHJ
Airlines: Emirates, Etihad, FlyDubai

South Africa Capitals: Cape Town, Pretoria, Bloemfontein
Best time: May–Sep (Safari), Nov–Feb (Coast)
Currency: ZAR (17.97 = 1 USD)
Duration: 10–14 days
Cost/day: $200–$250
Airports: JNB, CPT
Airline: SAA