24 days in Johannesburg, Botswana & Namibia Itinerary
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Start: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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Francistown, Botswana
— 5 nights
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Chobe National Park, Botswana
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Ngamiland East, Botswana
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Etosha National Park, Namibia
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Otjiwarongo, Namibia
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Windhoek, Namibia
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Johannesburg, South Africa
— 2 nights
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End: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Johannesburg, South Africa — 2 nights
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City of Light
Founded when gold was discovered in the area in the late 19th century, Johannesburg quickly grew into a bustling metropolis, South Africa's largest city and the region's economic hub.Start off your visit on the 4th (Thu): identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.
To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Johannesburg trip itinerary maker tool.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Johannesburg is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Johannesburg. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Amsterdam in April; daily highs in Johannesburg reach 28°C and lows reach 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Francistown.
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Francistown, Botswana — 5 nights
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Capital of the North
Follow the trail of the 19th-century gold rush to the "Capital of the North," the regional commercial center of Francistown.Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Kuminda Farm and Menateng Casino. There's more to do: try your luck at Marang Casino.
To find ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Francistown itinerary planning site.
You can drive from Johannesburg to Francistown in 7.5 hours. When traveling from Johannesburg in April, plan for a bit warmer days in Francistown, with highs around 32°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 15°C. You'll set off for Chobe National Park on the 10th (Wed).
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Chobe National Park, Botswana — 2 nights
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A trip to Chobe National Park awakens the naturalist in every traveler and opens numerous possibilities for adventure.On the 10th (Wed), tour the pleasant surroundings at Serondela Reserve and then stroll through Nogatsaa and Tchinga. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Thu): get a dose of the wild on Livingstone Trails.
For more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Chobe National Park trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Francistown to Chobe National Park with the Route module. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Ngamiland East.
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Ngamiland East, Botswana — 4 nights
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Ngamiland East, a sub-district of Botswana's North-East District, is all about the wildlife and safaris.Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Khwai Concession and Safari Specialists. Change things up with a short trip to Moremi Wildlife Reserve in Moremi Game Reserve (about 1h 25 min away). Spend the 13th (Sat) in the pleasant surroundings of NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust.
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chobe National Park to Ngamiland East. In April, daily temperatures in Ngamiland East can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. On the 16th (Tue), you're off to Etosha National Park.
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Etosha National Park, Namibia — 2 nights
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For nature lovers, a trip to Etosha National Park seems like a dream: the vast salt desert houses hundreds of animal species, which roam the arid lands and gather near the many waterholes.Start off your visit on the 17th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Etosha and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Moringa Waterhole. On the 18th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to Okaukuejo waterhole.
For reviews, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read Etosha National Park trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Ngamiland East to Etosha National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Ngamiland East to Etosha National Park, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. On the 19th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Otjiwarongo.
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Otjiwarongo, Namibia — 2 nights
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When touring Namibia's famous national parks and reserves, you can opt to base your trip in Otjiwarongo, a laid-back town boasting a number of attractions of its own.Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): look for gifts at Namibia (SWA) Gemstones and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Africat. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Cheetah Conservation Fund and then stroll through REST - Rare & Endangered Species Trust.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Otjiwarongo online sightseeing planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Etosha National Park to Otjiwarongo. In April in Otjiwarongo, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to drive to Windhoek.
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Windhoek, Namibia — 2 nights
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Located in the heart of the country, Namibia's capital city Windhoek receives a constant influx of tourists, in part because of its international airport.Discover out-of-the-way places like Safaris and Naute Kristall Cellar and Destillery. The adventure continues: stroll through NamibRand Nature Reserve, take in the spiritual surroundings of Christuskirche, buy something for everyone on your list at The Grove Mall of Namibia, and look for gifts at Herrle & Herma Jewellers.
To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Windhoek travel planner.
Drive from Otjiwarongo to Windhoek in 3 hours. April in Windhoek sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to fly to Johannesburg.
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Johannesburg, South Africa — 2 nights
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City of Light
Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 25th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Lion and Safari Park, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and then go for a walk through The Wilds Nature Reserve.
To see maps, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Johannesburg trip itinerary planner.
Fly from Windhoek to Johannesburg in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. The time zone changes from Central Africa Time to South Africa Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. While traveling from Windhoek, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Johannesburg, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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To see maps, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Johannesburg trip itinerary planner.
Fly from Windhoek to Johannesburg in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. The time zone changes from Central Africa Time to South Africa Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. While traveling from Windhoek, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Johannesburg, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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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.
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.
