16 days in South Africa, Botswana & Namibia Itinerary
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Cape Town, South Africa
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Knysna, South Africa
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Hoedspruit, South Africa
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Nelspruit, South Africa
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St Lucia, South Africa
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Ngamiland East, Botswana
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Swakopmund, Namibia
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Cape Town, South Africa — 3 nights
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Mother City
Step out of the city life by going to Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Cape Point. Step off the beaten path and head to Platteklip Gorge and Fish Hoek Beach. And it doesn't end there: head off the coast to Robben Island Museum, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Signal Hill, take in nature's colorful creations at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, and explore and take pictures at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Cape Town day trip planning website.
Newark, USA to Cape Town is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Newark to Cape Town due to the time zone difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Newark in November: high temperatures in Cape Town hover around 76°F and lows are around 56°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Knysna.
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To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Cape Town day trip planning website.
Newark, USA to Cape Town is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Newark to Cape Town due to the time zone difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Newark in November: high temperatures in Cape Town hover around 76°F and lows are around 56°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Knysna.
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Knysna, South Africa — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 19th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Garden Route National Park, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the waterfront views at Knysna Lagoon, browse the exhibits of Jandreart Studio, and then kick back and relax at Brenton on Sea.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our Knysna online route planner.
You can fly from Cape Town to Knysna in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Cape Town, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Knysna, ranging from highs of 70°F to lows of 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can fly to Hoedspruit.
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To see where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our Knysna online route planner.
You can fly from Cape Town to Knysna in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Cape Town, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Knysna, ranging from highs of 70°F to lows of 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can fly to Hoedspruit.
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Hoedspruit, South Africa — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sat): look for gifts at Kumbaya Home Decor, then stroll through Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre. Keep things going the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park.
For where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, use the Hoedspruit trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Knysna to Hoedspruit takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Knysna in November, plan for somewhat warmer days in Hoedspruit, with highs around 83°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Nelspruit.
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For where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, use the Hoedspruit trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Knysna to Hoedspruit takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Knysna in November, plan for somewhat warmer days in Hoedspruit, with highs around 83°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Nelspruit.
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Nelspruit, South Africa — 2 nights
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Gateway to the Lowveld
On the 23rd (Mon), explore the fascinating underground world of Sudwala Caves, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, and then stop by Joubert en Seuns Padstal. On your second day here, take in the dramatic scenery at Lone Creek Falls, hike along Barberton Makhonjwa Geotrail, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Eden Sanctuary.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Nelspruit trip builder site.
You can drive from Hoedspruit to Nelspruit in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and flight. Traveling from Hoedspruit in November, expect nights in Nelspruit to be about the same, around 60°F, while days are little chillier, around 78°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to St Lucia.
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For traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Nelspruit trip builder site.
You can drive from Hoedspruit to Nelspruit in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and flight. Traveling from Hoedspruit in November, expect nights in Nelspruit to be about the same, around 60°F, while days are little chillier, around 78°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to St Lucia.
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St Lucia, South Africa — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): stop by Canerat Crafts, then contemplate the waterfront views at Saint Lucia Estuary, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the St Lucia journey planner.
Fly from Nelspruit to St Lucia in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to travel to Ngamiland East.
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To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the St Lucia journey planner.
Fly from Nelspruit to St Lucia in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to travel to Ngamiland East.
Find places to stay Nov 24 — 25:
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Ngamiland East, Botswana — 1 day
To see traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read Ngamiland East trip itinerary planner.
Explore your travel options from St Lucia to Ngamiland East with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 94°F in November, and nighttime lows around 70°F. On the 26th (Thu), you'll travel to Swakopmund.
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Explore your travel options from St Lucia to Ngamiland East with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 94°F in November, and nighttime lows around 70°F. On the 26th (Thu), you'll travel to Swakopmund.
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Swakopmund, Namibia — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 27th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Swakopmund Museum and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Dune 7 and then take a memorable tour with Tours.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Swakopmund trip itinerary planning site.
Getting from Ngamiland East to Swakopmund by flight takes about 20.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus, shuttle, and train. Traveling from Ngamiland East to Swakopmund, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Ngamiland East in November, plan for cooler days in Swakopmund, with highs around 74°F, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.
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To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Swakopmund trip itinerary planning site.
Getting from Ngamiland East to Swakopmund by flight takes about 20.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus, shuttle, and train. Traveling from Ngamiland East to Swakopmund, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Ngamiland East in November, plan for cooler days in Swakopmund, with highs around 74°F, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.
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South Africa travel guide
Rainbow Nation
The landscapes of South Africa match its people in terms of diversity, richness, and vitality. From desert lands and coastlines, to the famous nature reserves sheltering the "Big Five" game animals, the country has natural charm in spades. The main cities provide a wealth of bars, clubs, shopping districts, and entertainment options to please the most demanding visitors, while traditional life can still be admired and respected in a collection of villages with beehive-style huts and an age-old cultural heritage. When in need of a minute to digest all that's happened during your trip to South Africa, sit down to a braai (traditional barbecue), and a bottle of wine made at one of the country's thriving vineyards.
Botswana travel guide
Sparsely populated Botswana possesses some of the most unadulterated wilderness and animal-rich areas in Africa. Largely unfenced national parks allow the world's largest population of elephants to roam freely--these protected areas also shelter varied birdlife and many endangered and rare mammal species. Tourism in Botswana largely caters to visitors seeking luxury lodges and exclusive safari experiences, but expeditions into traditional villages are also strongly recommended. The preserved cultures of these agricultural settlements show a link between man and nature formed over centuries, a relationship that many visitors to Botswana come to reconsider in their own lives.
Namibia travel guide
Land of the Brave
Since gaining independence from South Africa in 1990, Namibia has sought to rival its neighbor in terms of tourist appeal. While it hasn't yet gotten up to the numbers of South Africa, Namibia tourism sector has plenty to work with. The desert and mountainous areas represent a real source of appeal, with species of classic African game animals, such as desert lions, zebras, and elephants real highlights of safaris through the national parks. Namibians are rightly proud of their country, and the myriad traditional villages, colonial German towns, and lively urban centers all deserve your attention.
