22 days in Zambia, Namibia & Zanzibar Island Itinerary
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Start: Christchurch, New Zealand
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Livingstone, Zambia
— 4 nights
Drive to Victoria Falls, Fly to Windhoek
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Windhoek, Namibia
— 3 nights
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Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia
— 2 nights
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Swakopmund, Namibia
— 4 nights
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Nungwi, Tanzania
— 2 nights
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Zanzibar City, Tanzania
— 3 nights
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Paje, Tanzania
— 2 nights
Drive to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Fly to Christchurch
End: Christchurch, New Zealand
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Livingstone, Zambia — 4 nights
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Livingstone is known for nature, adventure, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic scenery at Victoria Falls, catch all the local highlights with Sightseeing Tours, see the interesting displays at Railway Museum, and explore and take pictures at Mukuni Village.
To find reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Livingstone day trip planning site.
Christchurch, New Zealand to Livingstone is an approximately 26.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from New Zealand Standard Time to Central Africa Time, which is usually a -10 hour difference. Traveling from Christchurch in June, things will get somewhat warmer in Livingstone: highs are around 24°C and lows about 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can travel to Windhoek.
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To find reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Livingstone day trip planning site.
Christchurch, New Zealand to Livingstone is an approximately 26.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from New Zealand Standard Time to Central Africa Time, which is usually a -10 hour difference. Traveling from Christchurch in June, things will get somewhat warmer in Livingstone: highs are around 24°C and lows about 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can travel to Windhoek.
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Windhoek, Namibia — 3 nights
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Windhoek is known for historic sites, museums, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Christuskirche, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Naute Kristall Cellar and Destillery, and tee off at Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis.
To find other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read Windhoek day trip planner.
You can do a combination of car and flight from Livingstone to Windhoek in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus, car, and flight; or drive. Traveling from Livingstone to Windhoek, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Livingstone in June since evenings lows in Windhoek dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to fly to Namib-Naukluft Park.
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To find other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read Windhoek day trip planner.
You can do a combination of car and flight from Livingstone to Windhoek in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus, car, and flight; or drive. Traveling from Livingstone to Windhoek, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Livingstone in June since evenings lows in Windhoek dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to fly to Namib-Naukluft Park.
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Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 9th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Spreetshoogte Pass. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the fascinating landscape at Big Daddy Dune.
For ratings, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Namib-Naukluft Park trip planner.
Getting from Windhoek to Namib-Naukluft Park by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can travel to Swakopmund.
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For ratings, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Namib-Naukluft Park trip planner.
Getting from Windhoek to Namib-Naukluft Park by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can travel to Swakopmund.
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Swakopmund, Namibia — 4 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Walvis Bay (Off-Road Tours & Flamingo lagoon). Next up on the itinerary: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, stop by Die Muschel, get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, and snap pictures at Swakopmund Jetty.
To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Swakopmund trip itinerary maker website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund. In June in Swakopmund, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can fly to Nungwi.
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To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Swakopmund trip itinerary maker website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund. In June in Swakopmund, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can fly to Nungwi.
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Nungwi, Tanzania — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 15th (Thu): look for gifts at Bahati Beach Boutique, then enjoy the sand and surf at Nungwi Beach, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Baraka Natural Aquarium - Nungwi. Keep things going the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.
To see photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Nungwi sightseeing tool.
Traveling by flight from Swakopmund to Nungwi takes 15 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, ferry, and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Swakopmund to Nungwi. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Swakopmund in June: highs in Nungwi hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Zanzibar City.
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To see photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Nungwi sightseeing tool.
Traveling by flight from Swakopmund to Nungwi takes 15 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, ferry, and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Swakopmund to Nungwi. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Swakopmund in June: highs in Nungwi hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Zanzibar City.
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Zanzibar City, Tanzania — 3 nights
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When in Zanzibar City, make a side trip to see Space Station Zanzibar in Tunguu, approximately Tunguu away. Next up on the itinerary: see majestic marine mammals with The Safari Blue, pause for some serene contemplation at Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral, stop by 1001 Organic Spicery (at Hurumzi), and examine the collection at Freddie Mercury Museum.
To find ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Zanzibar City trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Nungwi to Zanzibar City takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June, daytime highs in Zanzibar City are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Paje.
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To find ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Zanzibar City trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Nungwi to Zanzibar City takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June, daytime highs in Zanzibar City are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Paje.
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Paje, Tanzania — 2 nights
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On the 20th (Tue), discover the deep blue sea with Rising Sun Dive Center and then kick back and relax at Jambiani Beach.
To see photos and more tourist information, refer to the Paje trip site.
Traveling by car from Zanzibar City to Paje takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June, daily temperatures in Paje can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to travel back home.
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To see photos and more tourist information, refer to the Paje trip site.
Traveling by car from Zanzibar City to Paje takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June, daily temperatures in Paje can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to travel back home.
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Zambia travel guide
Air Conditioned State
Landlocked Zambia remains best known, a little counter intuitively perhaps, for its bodies of water. Three large rivers run through the country, with most of the big urban areas and smaller settlements sticking close to waterways and the valleys they've cut over millennia. Holidays in Zambia are adventurous affairs, with real planning required to get the most out of the country--foreign visitors find the infrastructure lacking and familiar comforts practically nonexistent. Traditional villages remain the most culturally rewarding places to visit in Zambia, while superlative natural features include animal-rich national parks and picturesque waterfalls.
Namibia travel guide
Land of the Brave
Since gaining independence from South Africa in 1990, Namibia has sought to rival its neighbor in terms of tourist appeal. While it hasn't yet gotten up to the numbers of South Africa, Namibia tourism sector has plenty to work with. The desert and mountainous areas represent a real source of appeal, with species of classic African game animals, such as desert lions, zebras, and elephants real highlights of safaris through the national parks. Namibians are rightly proud of their country, and the myriad traditional villages, colonial German towns, and lively urban centers all deserve your attention.
Zanzibar Island travel guide
Unguja
Experience the bustling Zanzibar Island, the financial and economical metropolis of the Zanzibar Archipelago. Most tours of Zanzibar Island start in Zanzibar Town, where centuries of history are on display in Persian bathhouses, street coffee vendors, and the world's last open slave market in Stone Town, the historical center. Beyond that, attractions on Zanzibar Island include numerous archaeological sites dotted across the area.
