18 days in Botswana Itinerary

Step off the beaten path and head to Maroon Tours & Safaris and Kgale Hill. Visiting Khutse Game Reserve and Gaborone Game Reserve will get you outdoors. There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at ISKCON Gaborone, browse the different shops at Airport Junction, pause for some photo ops at National Assembly Building, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Christ the King Cathedral.

To see reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Gaborone trip planner.

Milan, Italy to Gaborone is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Milan to Gaborone. Traveling from Milan in July, you will find days in Gaborone are slightly colder (26°C), and nights are about the same (22°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to drive to Tshabong.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): admire nature's extreme beauty at Kalahari Desert.

For reviews, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Tshabong tour builder website.

Traveling by car from Gaborone to Tshabong takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of flight and car. On the 3rd (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Ghanzi.

On the 4th (Fri), view the masterpieces at Kuru Art Project.

To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Ghanzi day trip planning tool.

Drive from Tshabong to Ghanzi in 7.5 hours. On the 5th (Sat), you'll travel to Ngamiland East.

Visiting Bush Calls Safaris and Moremi Wildlife Reserve will get you outdoors. Explore hidden gems such as Gcwihaba Caves and Motsana Maun. Spend the 8th (Tue) in the pleasant surroundings of NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Ngami.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Ngamiland East journey builder app.

Drive from Ghanzi to Ngamiland East in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Ngamiland East are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Chobe National Park.

Step off the beaten path and head to Serondela Reserve and Boab Prison Tree. Escape the urban bustle at Nogatsaa and Tchinga and CARACAL Biodiversity Center. There's much more to do: head outdoors with Livingstone Trails, see exotic creatures in open habitats at Steenbok Safari, and stroll around Seboba Nature and Recreational Park.

Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Chobe National Park trip simple and quick.

Explore your travel options from Ngamiland East to Chobe National Park with the Route module. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to travel to Francistown.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): try to win big at Marang Casino and then experience rural life at Kuminda Farm.

To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Francistown road trip tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chobe National Park to Francistown. August in Francistown sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 7°C at night. On the 14th (Mon), you'll travel back home.