21 days in Zimbabwe, Johannesburg & Gaborone Itinerary

Attractions like Apartheid Museum and Safaris make great kid-friendly stops. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct and Sterkfontein Cave. Venture out of the city with trips to Pretoria (Johann van Heerden's Art Gallery, Voortrekker Monument, &more), Brits (Lion Walk Safari & Ukutula Conservation Center) and Lion and Safari Park (in Broederstroom). There's lots more to do: surround yourself with nature on Regent Safaris, stroll through Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre, steep yourself in history at Mandela House, and take in the pleasant sights at The Wilds Nature Reserve.

For photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Johannesburg trip maker.

London, UK to Johannesburg is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from London to Johannesburg. Traveling from London in July, expect Johannesburg to be little chillier, temps between 22°C and 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time to fly to Victoria Falls.

Kids will enjoy Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park and Safaris. Do some cultural sightseeing at Tami Walker Gallery and Prime Art Gallery. There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, take in the views from Victoria Falls Bridge, stop by Cultural Vibes Music Shop, and tour the pleasant surroundings at The Big Tree.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Victoria Falls online itinerary planner.

You can fly from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, Victoria Falls is somewhat warmer than Johannesburg - with highs of 28°C and lows of 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Matobo National Park - The Matopos.

On the 29th (Fri), make a trip to Cecil Rhode's Burial Place and then take a memorable tour with African Wanderer Safaris. On the next day, explore the striking landscape at Matobo Hills.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Matobo National Park - The Matopos online holiday planner.

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. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in July, and nighttime lows around 9°C. On the 30th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Gaborone.

Do some cultural sightseeing at ISKCON Gaborone and Trinity Church. Family-friendly places like Mokolodi Nature Reserve and Christ the King Cathedral will thrill your kids. There's lots more to do: see exotic creatures in open habitats at Maroon Tours & Safaris, stroll around Somarelang Tikologo (Environment Watch Botswana), take some stellar pictures from Kgale Hill, and pause for some photo ops at Three Chiefs' Statues.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Gaborone vacation maker.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Matobo National Park - The Matopos to Gaborone. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Gaborone when traveling from Matobo National Park - The Matopos in July, with lows around 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.