22 days in Zimbabwe & Botswana Itinerary
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Start: New York City, United States
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Harare, Zimbabwe
— 3 nights
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Hwange, Zimbabwe
— 2 nights
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
— 5 nights
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Gaborone, Botswana
— 2 nights
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Ngamiland East, Botswana
— 3 nights
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Nxai Pan National Park, Botswana
— 1 night
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Chobe National Park, Botswana
— 4 nights
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End: New York City, United States
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Harare, Zimbabwe — 3 nights
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Sunshine City
Explore hidden gems such as Imire: Rhino & Wildlife Conservation and Raintree Venue. Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Twala Trust Animal Sanctuary, stroll the grounds of National Heroes Acre, get advice or help at National Archives of Zimbabwe, and stop by Sam Levy's Village.
To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Harare online trip itinerary maker.
New York City, USA to Harare is an approximately 21-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Africa Time, which is usually a 7 hour difference. Traveling from New York City in May, Harare is slightly colder at night with lows of 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to fly to Hwange.
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To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Harare online trip itinerary maker.
New York City, USA to Harare is an approximately 21-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Africa Time, which is usually a 7 hour difference. Traveling from New York City in May, Harare is slightly colder at night with lows of 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to fly to Hwange.
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Hwange, Zimbabwe — 2 nights
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On your second day here, stroll through Painted Dog Conservation.
For where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Hwange trip planning app.
You can fly from Harare to Hwange in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. May in Hwange sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 53°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can go by car to Victoria Falls.
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For where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Hwange trip planning app.
You can fly from Harare to Hwange in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. May in Hwange sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 53°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can go by car to Victoria Falls.
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe — 5 nights
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Explore hidden gems such as Scuba & Snorkeling and The Big Tree. And it doesn't end there: get interesting insight from Tours, stroll through Siduli Hide, look for gifts at Cultural Vibes Music Shop, and get to know the resident critters at Victoria Falls Snake Park.
To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Victoria Falls online trip itinerary builder.
Traveling by car from Hwange to Victoria Falls takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May in Victoria Falls, expect temperatures between 81°F during the day and 53°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can fly to Gaborone.
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To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Victoria Falls online trip itinerary builder.
Traveling by car from Hwange to Victoria Falls takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May in Victoria Falls, expect temperatures between 81°F during the day and 53°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can fly to Gaborone.
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Gaborone, Botswana — 2 nights
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On the 2nd (Fri), take in the spiritual surroundings of ISKCON Gaborone, then take an exotic tour of Maroon Tours & Safaris, and then browse the different shops at Riverwalk Mall. Keep things going the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Jamia Mosque, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, then look for gifts at Botswanacraft, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sri Balaji Temple.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Gaborone journey planner.
Traveling by flight from Victoria Falls to Gaborone takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Victoria Falls in June, plan for a bit cooler days in Gaborone, with highs around 63°F, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to fly to Ngamiland East.
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To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Gaborone journey planner.
Traveling by flight from Victoria Falls to Gaborone takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Victoria Falls in June, plan for a bit cooler days in Gaborone, with highs around 63°F, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to fly to Ngamiland East.
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Ngamiland East, Botswana — 3 nights
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You'll discover tucked-away gems like Mosu Safari Tours and Khwai Concession. Take a break from Ngamiland East with a short trip to Moremi Wildlife Reserve in Moremi Game Reserve, about 1h 35 min away. Spend the 6th (Tue) in the pleasant surroundings of NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust.
For where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Ngamiland East route builder.
Traveling by flight from Gaborone to Ngamiland East takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Gaborone in June: highs in Ngamiland East hover around 79°F, while lows dip to 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to travel to Nxai Pan National Park.
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For where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Ngamiland East route builder.
Traveling by flight from Gaborone to Ngamiland East takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Gaborone in June: highs in Ngamiland East hover around 79°F, while lows dip to 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to travel to Nxai Pan National Park.
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Nxai Pan National Park, Botswana — 1 night
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On the 7th (Wed), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Baines Baobabs.
To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Nxai Pan National Park trip site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Ngamiland East to Nxai Pan National Park. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Chobe National Park.
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To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Nxai Pan National Park trip site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Ngamiland East to Nxai Pan National Park. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Chobe National Park.
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Chobe National Park, Botswana — 4 nights
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Discover out-of-the-way places like Chobe Day Trips and Serondela Reserve. There's more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Nogatsaa and Tchinga.
To find photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Chobe National Park online route planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Nxai Pan National Park to Chobe National Park. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.
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To find photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Chobe National Park online route planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Nxai Pan National Park to Chobe National Park. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Zimbabwe travel guide
Tourism in Zimbabwe experienced a boost after the country's turbulent recent history seemed to settle down. Waterfalls, "Big Five" national parks, and the Eastern Highlands provide contrasting but complementary images of southern Africa, with the growing tourism infrastructure helping visitors see the best of what the country offers. Though corruption and unemployment remain everyday problems, the vast majority of Zimbabweans are a welcoming bunch, proud of the natural riches and culture of their hopeful country.
Botswana travel guide
Sparsely populated Botswana possesses some of the most unadulterated wilderness and animal-rich areas in Africa. Largely unfenced national parks allow the world's largest population of elephants to roam freely--these protected areas also shelter varied birdlife and many endangered and rare mammal species. Tourism in Botswana largely caters to visitors seeking luxury lodges and exclusive safari experiences, but expeditions into traditional villages are also strongly recommended. The preserved cultures of these agricultural settlements show a link between man and nature formed over centuries, a relationship that many visitors to Botswana come to reconsider in their own lives.
