28 days in South Africa, Botswana & Zambia Itinerary
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Start: Winnipeg, Canada
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Cape Town, South Africa
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Durban, South Africa
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Kruger National Park, South Africa
— 6 nights
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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Ngamiland East, Botswana
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Livingstone, Zambia
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Cape Town, South Africa — 6 nights
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Mother City
Kids will appreciate attractions like Cape Point and Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, step off the mainland to explore Robben Island Museum, examine the collection at District Six Museum, and explore the historical opulence of Castle of Good Hope.
To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Cape Town trip site.
Winnipeg, Canada to Cape Town is an approximately 26-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to South Africa Standard Time, which is usually an 8 hour difference. Traveling from Winnipeg in July, expect Cape Town to be little chillier, temps between 20°C and 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Durban.
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To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Cape Town trip site.
Winnipeg, Canada to Cape Town is an approximately 26-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to South Africa Standard Time, which is usually an 8 hour difference. Traveling from Winnipeg in July, expect Cape Town to be little chillier, temps between 20°C and 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Durban.
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Durban, South Africa — 4 nights
Surf City
Family-friendly places like Shark Diving and uShaka Marine World will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Durban: KartingKZN Galleria (in Amanzimtoti) and Mac Nicol's Caravan Park (in Sihangwane). Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at Durban Botanic Gardens, stroll through Umhlanga Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Golden Mile, and take in the exciting artwork at Makiwa Gallery.
To see traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Durban trip maker.
Fly from Cape Town to Durban in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Cape Town in July, with highs in Durban at 27°C and lows at 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Kruger National Park.
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To see traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Durban trip maker.
Fly from Cape Town to Durban in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Cape Town in July, with highs in Durban at 27°C and lows at 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Kruger National Park.
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Kruger National Park, South Africa — 6 nights
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Change things up with a short trip to Kruger National Park in Nelspruit (about 1h 5 min away). Spend the 1st (Sat) surrounded by wildlife at Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park. There's lots more to do: stroll through Idube Game Reserve, hike along Sweni Wilderness Trail, steep yourself in history at Masorini Archaeological Site, and take some stellar pictures from Nkumbe View Site.
To find photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Kruger National Park travel route tool.
You can fly from Durban to Kruger National Park in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Kruger National Park when traveling from Durban in July, with lows around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can fly to Johannesburg.
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To find photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Kruger National Park travel route tool.
You can fly from Durban to Kruger National Park in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Kruger National Park when traveling from Durban in July, with lows around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can fly to Johannesburg.
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Johannesburg, South Africa — 4 nights
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City of Light
Family-friendly places like Apartheid Museum and South African National Museum of Military History will thrill your kids. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct, make a trip to Nelson Mandela Square, try your luck at Gold Reef City, and look for gifts at Finders Keepers Market.
To find ratings and other tourist information, go to the Johannesburg trip itinerary site.
You can fly from Kruger National Park to Johannesburg in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Kruger National Park in August, expect slightly colder with lows of 7°C in Johannesburg. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to fly to Ngamiland East.
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To find ratings and other tourist information, go to the Johannesburg trip itinerary site.
You can fly from Kruger National Park to Johannesburg in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Kruger National Park in August, expect slightly colder with lows of 7°C in Johannesburg. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to fly to Ngamiland East.
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Ngamiland East, Botswana — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): stroll through NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust. On the 11th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the waterfront views at Okavango River.
For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Ngamiland East road trip planning tool.
You can fly from Johannesburg to Ngamiland East in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Johannesburg in August; daily highs in Ngamiland East reach 34°C and lows reach 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to travel to Livingstone.
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For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Ngamiland East road trip planning tool.
You can fly from Johannesburg to Ngamiland East in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Johannesburg in August; daily highs in Ngamiland East reach 34°C and lows reach 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to travel to Livingstone.
Find places to stay Aug 9 — 11:
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Livingstone, Zambia — 3 nights
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Livingstone is known for nature, adventure, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the sheer force of Victoria Falls, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, explore and take pictures at Mukuni Village, and shop like a local with Wayiwayi Art Studio and Gallery.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Livingstone day trip planning tool.
Getting from Ngamiland East to Livingstone by combination of flight and bus takes about 6 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. While traveling from Ngamiland East, expect a bit cooler days and a bit warmer nights in Livingstone, ranging from highs of 27°C to lows of 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.
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To find more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Livingstone day trip planning tool.
Getting from Ngamiland East to Livingstone by combination of flight and bus takes about 6 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. While traveling from Ngamiland East, expect a bit cooler days and a bit warmer nights in Livingstone, ranging from highs of 27°C to lows of 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.
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Find places to stay Aug 11 — 14:
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South Africa travel guide
Rainbow Nation
The landscapes of South Africa match its people in terms of diversity, richness, and vitality. From desert lands and coastlines, to the famous nature reserves sheltering the "Big Five" game animals, the country has natural charm in spades. The main cities provide a wealth of bars, clubs, shopping districts, and entertainment options to please the most demanding visitors, while traditional life can still be admired and respected in a collection of villages with beehive-style huts and an age-old cultural heritage. When in need of a minute to digest all that's happened during your trip to South Africa, sit down to a braai (traditional barbecue), and a bottle of wine made at one of the country's thriving vineyards.
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.
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.
