29 days in South Africa & Botswana Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Africa trip planner
Start: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Cape Town, South Africa
— 4 nights
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Gansbaai, South Africa
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Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
— 4 nights
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Oudtshoorn, South Africa
— 3 nights
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Kruger National Park, South Africa
— 4 nights
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Phalaborwa, South Africa
— 1 night
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Hazyview, South Africa
— 3 nights
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Durban, South Africa
— 3 nights
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Ngamiland East, Botswana
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Cape Town, South Africa — 4 nights
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Mother City
Sweeping beaches, towering hilltops, and picturesque vineyards adorn the landscape of Cape Town, dominated by the imposing Table Mountain.We've included these beaches for you: Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Clifton Beaches. Escape the urban bustle at Cape Point and Abseil Africa. And it doesn't end there: trek along Platteklip Gorge, admire the natural beauty at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, take in the waterfront at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and take some stellar pictures from Maclear's Beacon.
To see reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Cape Town holiday planner.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Cape Town is an approximately 15-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Amsterdam in April; daily highs in Cape Town reach 28°C and lows reach 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Gansbaai.
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Gansbaai, South Africa — 2 nights
Nature lovers will enjoy a holiday in Gansbaai, a fishing village and tourism haven notable for its diverse marine life and numerous opportunities for outdoor activities.On the 28th (Tue), trek along Phillipskop Mountain Reserve and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Betty's Bay Main Beach and then enjoy the sand and surf at Pringle Bay Beach.
For more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Gansbaai road trip planning app.
Drive from Cape Town to Gansbaai in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of train and taxi. In April, daily temperatures in Gansbaai can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Plettenberg Bay.
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Plettenberg Bay, South Africa — 4 nights
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As one of South Africa's most popular beach destinations, the resort town of Plettenberg Bay comes to life in December and January, when the holiday homes fill up with domestic tourists and foreigner visitors.Get outdoors at Birds of Eden and The Dolphin Trail. Venture out of the city with trips to Knysna (Garden Route National Park & Knysna Heads) and Tsitsikamma National Park (Tsitsikamma Forest’s Big Tree, Suspension Bridge, &more). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Robberg Nature Reserve and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Christopher Catholic Church.
For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read our Plettenberg Bay trip itinerary maker site.
You can fly from Gansbaai to Plettenberg Bay in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. April in Plettenberg Bay sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Oudtshoorn.
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Oudtshoorn, South Africa — 3 nights
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Ostrich Capital of the World
Nestled in the arid valley of Little Karoo, the town of Oudtshoorn remains the hub of everything ostrich-related, housing the world's largest population of the flightless birds.Visiting Cango Caves and Swartberg Pass will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Oudtshoorn: Meiringspoort (in De Rust), Wilderness (Kaaiman's River & Wilderness Beach) and Dutch Reformed Mother Church (in George). And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Cango Wildlife Ranch, do a tasting at Doornkraal Padstal, and relax in the rural setting at Safari Ostrich Farm.
For maps, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Oudtshoorn trip planner.
You can drive from Plettenberg Bay to Oudtshoorn in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Plettenberg Bay in May, plan for slightly colder nights in Oudtshoorn, with lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can fly to Kruger National Park.
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Kruger National Park, South Africa — 4 nights
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One of Africa's largest game sanctuaries and part of UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Program, Kruger National Park provides an immersive experience of wildlife.Take a break from the city and head to Kruger National Park and Olifants Wilderness Trail. Spend the 8th (Fri) surrounded by wildlife at Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park. There's much more to do: stroll through Idube Game Reserve, explore the ancient world of Masorini Archaeological Site, trek along Bushmans Trail, and take some stellar pictures from Nkumbe View Site.
For more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Kruger National Park trip itinerary builder app.
Traveling by flight from Oudtshoorn to Kruger National Park takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Kruger National Park are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can drive to Phalaborwa.
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Phalaborwa, South Africa — 1 night
Phalaborwa is a town situated in the Mopani District Municipality, Limpopo province, South Africa. Start off your visit on the 12th (Tue): learn about winemaking at Amarula Lapa and then take an exotic tour of a safari tour.
For ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Phalaborwa online attractions planner.
You can drive from Kruger National Park to Phalaborwa in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Hazyview.
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For ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Phalaborwa online attractions planner.
You can drive from Kruger National Park to Phalaborwa in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Hazyview.
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Hazyview, South Africa — 3 nights
A gateway to the popular Kruger National Park, Hazyview boasts an enviable location in South Africa's lowveld, surrounded by a staggering number of both natural and historic sites.Visiting Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre and Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre will get you outdoors. Step out of Hazyview to go to Nelspruit and see Sudwala Caves, which is approximately 1h 5 min away. There's still lots to do: take an exotic tour of a safari tour and stroll through Elephant Whispers.
To see other places to visit and more tourist information, refer to the Hazyview trip planner.
You can drive from Phalaborwa to Hazyview in 2.5 hours. In May in Hazyview, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Durban.
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Durban, South Africa — 3 nights
Surf City
Sunny weather and golden beaches await you on a vacation in Durban, a busy port city on the Indian Ocean known for its outdoorsy atmosphere.Visit Zinkwazi Beach and Willard Beach for some beach relaxation. Get outdoors at Shark Diving and Umhlanga Main Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Scuba & Snorkeling (in Umkomaas), Holla Trails (in Ballito) and KartingKZN Galleria (in Amanzimtoti).
To find other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Durban itinerary planner.
You can fly from Hazyview to Durban in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Hazyview in May; daily highs in Durban reach 31°C and lows reach 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Ngamiland East.
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Ngamiland East, Botswana — 1 night
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Ngamiland East, a sub-district of Botswana's North-East District, is all about the wildlife and safaris.On the 19th (Tue), tour the pleasant surroundings at NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust.
To find traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read Ngamiland East trip maker.
Getting from Durban to Ngamiland East by flight takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Ngamiland East when traveling from Durban in May, with lows around 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.
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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.
