17 days in Namibia, Johannesburg & Victoria Falls Itinerary

Founded when gold was discovered in the area in the late 19th century, Johannesburg quickly grew into a bustling metropolis, South Africa's largest city and the region's economic hub.

Go for a jaunt from Johannesburg to Pretoria to see Voortrekker Monument about 46 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Apartheid Museum, steep yourself in history at Mandela House, make a trip to Nelson Mandela Square, and look for gifts at Finders Keepers Market.

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Calgary, Canada to Johannesburg is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. You'll lose 9 hours traveling from Calgary to Johannesburg due to the time zone difference. In December, Johannesburg is much hotter than Calgary - with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls, a Zimbabwean town near the eponymous waterfall, serves as one of two prime gateway points to the majestic cascade and its surrounding national park.

Victoria Falls is known for nature, adventure, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, take in the dramatic scenery at Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park, stop by Cultural Vibes Music Shop, and wander the wide-open spaces of Crocodile Park Victoria Falls.

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Getting from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Johannesburg in December, Victoria Falls is a bit warmer at night with lows of 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Tue) to allow time for the flight to Windhoek.

Located in the heart of the country, Namibia's capital city Windhoek receives a constant influx of tourists, in part because of its international airport.

Go for a jaunt from Windhoek to Sossusvlei to see Deadvlei about 5h 30 min away. There's much more to do: stroll through NamibRand Nature Reserve, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, hunt for treasures at Namibia Craft Centre, and browse the exhibits of Trans-Namib Railroad Museum.

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You can fly from Victoria Falls to Windhoek in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Victoria Falls to Windhoek is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Victoria Falls in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Windhoek, with lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to drive to Sesriem.

Sesriem is a small settlement located in the Namib Desert, in Namibia, close to the southern end of the Naukluft Mountains. Explore Sesriem's surroundings by going to Sossusvlei (Big Daddy Dune & Dune 45 Sossusvlei) and Sossusvlei (in Namib-Naukluft Park). Spend the 28th (Sat) exploring nature at Namib-Naukluft National Park. The adventure continues: take in breathtaking views at Sesriem Canyon and explore the striking landscape at Elim Dunes.

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Drive from Windhoek to Sesriem in 7.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.