27 days in Botswana & Johannesburg Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Ngamiland East: Moremi Game Reserve (Khwai Concession & Moremi Wildlife Reserve). Spend the 1st (Fri) in the pleasant surroundings of NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust. Spend the 3rd (Sun) exploring at Okavango River. There's more to do: surround yourself with nature on Bush Calls Safaris.

For other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Ngamiland East trip maker.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Ngamiland East is an approximately 23.5-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Ngamiland East due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Amsterdam in August: highs in Ngamiland East hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to travel to Chobe National Park.

Chobe National Park is known for parks, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Savute Reserve, walk around Seboba Nature and Recreational Park, and surround yourself with nature on Big Sam Hubber.

To see ratings, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Chobe National Park driving holiday planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Ngamiland East to Chobe National Park. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to travel to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.

On the 8th (Fri), tour the pleasant surroundings at Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.

For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park trip itinerary app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Chobe National Park to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to travel to Serowe.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sat): take an in-depth tour of Khama III Memorial Museum and then stroll through Khama Rhino Sanctuary.

To find photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Serowe trip builder app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Makgadikgadi Pans National Park to Serowe. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can go by car to Gaborone.

Spend the 10th (Sun) in the pleasant surroundings of Mokolodi Nature Reserve. There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of ISKCON Gaborone, make a trip to Matsieng's Footprints, stop by Botswanacraft, and buy something for everyone on your list at Riverwalk Mall.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Gaborone online trip builder.

Drive from Serowe to Gaborone in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of car and train. In September in Gaborone, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 34°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to fly to Johannesburg.

Venture out of the city with trips to Pretoria (Kruger House Museum, Voortrekker Monument, &more), Lesedi Cultural Village (in Lanseria) and Lion and Safari Park (in Broederstroom). Spend the 21st (Thu) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Apartheid Museum, stroll through Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre, contemplate the long history of Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct, and get in on the family fun at Gold Reef City.

To find reviews, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Johannesburg travel planner.

You can fly from Gaborone to Johannesburg in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or drive. Traveling from Gaborone in September, expect nights in Johannesburg to be much colder, around 12°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to fly back home.