18 days in Botswana Itinerary

Planned as the capital after Botswana gained independence in the 1960s, Gaborone quickly transformed into a bustling city and the country's commercial center.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Maroon Tours & Safaris and Sri Balaji Temple. Get some historical perspective at ISKCON Gaborone and Christ the King Cathedral. Spend the 1st (Tue) in the pleasant surroundings of Mokolodi Nature Reserve. And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Trinity Church, buy something for everyone on your list at Airport Junction, make a trip to Matsieng's Footprints, and stop by Somarelang Tikologo (Environment Watch Botswana).

For other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, use the Gaborone day trip website.

Milan, Italy to Gaborone is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Milan to Gaborone is 1 hour. While traveling from Milan, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Gaborone, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Tshabong.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): explore the fascinating landscape at Kalahari Desert.

For more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Tshabong trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Gaborone to Tshabong takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of flight and car. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Serowe.

Serowe is a town in Botswana's Central District. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sat): take an in-depth tour of Khama III Memorial Museum and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Khama Rhino Sanctuary.

To see where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Serowe trip maker tool.

You can drive from Tshabong to Serowe in 9 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of car, flight, and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): stroll through Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic natural features at Kubu Island.

To plan Makgadikgadi Pans National Park vacation without wasting time, ask Inspirock to design an itinerary.

Explore your travel options from Serowe to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park with the Route module. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Chobe National Park.

A trip to Chobe National Park awakens the naturalist in every traveler and opens numerous possibilities for adventure.

Step out of the city life by going to Serondela Reserve and Steenbok Safari. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Nogatsaa and Tchinga and Livingstone Trails. There's still lots to do: stroll through Savute Reserve.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Makgadikgadi Pans National Park to Chobe National Park. On the 11th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Okavango Delta.

Listed as a World Heritage Site, Okavango Delta represents a sanctuary for a rich and diverse animal and plant life, which continues to attract swarms of tourists, adventurers, and nature lovers.

Explore hidden gems such as Bush Calls Safaris and Motsana Maun. Get outdoors at NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust and Moremi Wildlife Reserve.

For more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, use the Okavango Delta trip itinerary builder.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Chobe National Park to Okavango Delta. In August, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can travel back home.