21 days in Zimbabwe, Johannesburg & Gaborone Itinerary

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Mandela House and Union Buildings. Change things up with these side-trips from Johannesburg: Lion and Safari Park (in Broederstroom), Pretoria (Johann van Heerden's Art Gallery, Voortrekker Monument, &more) and Brits (Lion Walk Safari & Ukutula Conservation Center). Spend the 15th (Fri) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's lots more to do: surround yourself with nature on Regent Safaris, Head underground at Sterkfontein Cave, contemplate the long history of Nelson Mandela Foundation, and stroll through Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre.

To see ratings, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Johannesburg journey maker tool.

London, UK to Johannesburg is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to South Africa Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. Traveling from London in July, expect Johannesburg to be a bit cooler, temps between 22°C and 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Victoria Falls.

Get some cultural insight at Tami Walker Gallery and Prime Art Gallery. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park and Nature & Wildlife Tours. There's much more to do: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, wander the wide-open spaces of Crocodile Park Victoria Falls, stroll through The Big Tree, and relax and float downstream with Sherlanga Safaris.

To see maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Victoria Falls road trip site.

Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Johannesburg in July; daily highs in Victoria Falls reach 28°C and lows reach 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can travel to Matobo National Park - The Matopos.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Cecil Rhode's Burial Place and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at African Wanderer Safaris. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the dramatic natural features at Matobo Hills.

To find where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Matobo National Park - The Matopos journey builder site.

Do a combination of flight and taxi from Victoria Falls to Matobo National Park - The Matopos in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. July in Matobo National Park - The Matopos sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Gaborone.

ISKCON Gaborone and Christ the King Cathedral are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Family-friendly places like Mokolodi Nature Reserve and Trinity Church will thrill your kids. And it doesn't end there: head outdoors with Maroon Tours & Safaris, make a trip to Matsieng's Footprints, get great views at Kgale Hill, and stroll around Somarelang Tikologo (Environment Watch Botswana).

To see photos, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Gaborone driving holiday planner.

Explore your travel options from Matobo National Park - The Matopos to Gaborone with the Route module. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Matobo National Park - The Matopos in July since evenings lows in Gaborone dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can travel back home.