29 days in Botswana Itinerary

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Maroon Tours & Safaris and ISKCON Gaborone. Make the 7th (Sun) an awe-inspiring day at Khutse Game Reserve. Pack the 13th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Lion Park Resort. There's much more to do: take some stellar pictures from Kgale Hill, pause for some photo ops at Three Chiefs' Statues, stop by Botswanacraft, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Mokolodi Nature Reserve.

To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Gaborone trip planning tool.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Gaborone is an approximately 23-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Central Africa Time (CAT) is 1 hour. In May, Gaborone is a bit warmer than Amsterdam - with highs of 24°C and lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Tshabong.

On the 16th (Tue), admire nature's extreme beauty at Kalahari Desert.

For maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Tshabong trip itinerary maker tool.

Traveling by car from Gaborone to Tshabong takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of flight and car. On the 17th (Wed), you'll travel to Serowe.

On the 18th (Thu), take in breathtaking views at Moremi Gorge. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Khama III Memorial Museum and then stroll through Khama Rhino Sanctuary.

To find reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Serowe driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Tshabong to Serowe takes 11 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of car, flight, and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can go by car to Francistown.

On the 20th (Sat), try to win big at Marang Casino and then experience rural life at Kuminda Farm.

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You can drive from Serowe to Francistown in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of car and train. In May, daily temperatures in Francistown can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to drive to Nata.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Nata Bird Sanctuary.

To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read Nata tour planning app.

Drive from Francistown to Nata in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Francistown in May, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 17°C in Nata. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): stroll through Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. On the 23rd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: step off the mainland to explore Kubu Island.

To find other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park trip itinerary planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Nata to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to travel to Nxai Pan National Park.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Wed): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Baines Baobabs.

For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Nxai Pan National Park tour planner.

Explore your travel options from Makgadikgadi Pans National Park to Nxai Pan National Park with the Route module. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to travel to Chobe National Park.

Explore hidden gems such as Nogatsaa and Tchinga and Livingstone Trails. There's more to do: stroll through Savute Reserve and get outside with Steenbok Safari.

To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Chobe National Park trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Nxai Pan National Park to Chobe National Park. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Ngamiland East.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Gifts of The Kalahari Safaris and Khwai Concession. When in Ngamiland East, make a side trip to see Moremi Wildlife Reserve in Moremi Game Reserve, approximately Moremi Game Reserve away. Spend the 30th (Tue) in the pleasant surroundings of NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust. Spend the 31st (Wed) exploring at Okavango River. Next up on the itinerary: look for gifts at Motsana Maun.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Ngamiland East trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Chobe National Park to Ngamiland East with the Route module. In May, daytime highs in Ngamiland East are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to travel back home.