29 days in South Africa, Botswana & Namibia Itinerary
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Start: Hamburg, Germany
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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Chobe National Park, Botswana
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Ngamiland East, Botswana
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Gaborone, Botswana
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Durban, South Africa
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Knysna, South Africa
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Cape Town, South Africa
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Swakopmund, Namibia
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Windhoek, Namibia
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Johannesburg, South Africa — 4 nights
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City of Light
Get outdoors at Regent Safaris and Ukutula Conservation Center. Get out of town with these interesting Johannesburg side-trips: Lion and Safari Park (in Broederstroom), 7th Heaven Scuba (in Krugersdorp) and Zipline (in Rustenburg). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Apartheid Museum, go for a walk through The Wilds Nature Reserve, try to win big at Montecasino, and browse the different shops at Jack Friedman Sandton City.
Plan my trip to Johannesburg with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.
Hamburg, Germany to Johannesburg is an approximately 16-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Hamburg to Johannesburg. In February, Johannesburg is much hotter than Hamburg - with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Chobe National Park.
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Plan my trip to Johannesburg with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.
Hamburg, Germany to Johannesburg is an approximately 16-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Hamburg to Johannesburg. In February, Johannesburg is much hotter than Hamburg - with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Chobe National Park.
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Chobe National Park, Botswana — 3 nights
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Take a break from the city and head to Chobe Day Trips and Serondela Reserve. There's more to do: head outdoors with Ngina Safaris and tour the pleasant surroundings at CARACAL Biodiversity Center.
For ratings, reviews, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Chobe National Park itinerary tool.
Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Chobe National Park takes 5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Ngamiland East.
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For ratings, reviews, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Chobe National Park itinerary tool.
Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Chobe National Park takes 5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Ngamiland East.
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Ngamiland East, Botswana — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust.
To find reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Ngamiland East trip itinerary planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Chobe National Park to Ngamiland East. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in February, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Gaborone.
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To find reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Ngamiland East trip itinerary planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Chobe National Park to Ngamiland East. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in February, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Gaborone.
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Gaborone, Botswana — 2 nights
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On the 12th (Mon), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jamia Mosque, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Christ the King Cathedral, then see exotic creatures in open habitats at Maroon Tours & Safaris, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at ISKCON Gaborone, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sri Balaji Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Trinity Church, then browse the different shops at Riverwalk Mall, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of ISKCON Gaborone (Krishna Balaram Palace).
To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Gaborone trip planner.
You can fly from Ngamiland East to Gaborone in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Ngamiland East in February, you will find days in Gaborone are much colder (20°C), and nights are slightly colder (20°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to fly to Durban.
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To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Gaborone trip planner.
You can fly from Ngamiland East to Gaborone in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Ngamiland East in February, you will find days in Gaborone are much colder (20°C), and nights are slightly colder (20°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to fly to Durban.
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Durban, South Africa — 4 nights
Surf City
Get outdoors at Shark Diving and Golden Mile. Change things up with these side-trips from Durban: African Bird of Prey Sanctuary (in Pietermaritzburg), Spa at The View (in Amanzimtoti) and Scottburgh Beach (in Scottburgh). And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Zinkwazi Beach, steep yourself in history at The Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa Durban, get engrossed in the history at Durban Holocaust and Genocide Centre, and play a few rounds at Zimbali Golf Course.
To find more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Durban trip planning tool.
You can fly from Gaborone to Durban in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Gaborone in February, plan for warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Durban: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Knysna.
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To find more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Durban trip planning tool.
You can fly from Gaborone to Durban in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Gaborone in February, plan for warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Durban: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Knysna.
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Umhlanga Beach, African Bird of Prey Sanctuary, Krantzkloof Nature Reserve, Umhlanga Main Beach, Spa at The View
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Knysna, South Africa — 4 nights
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Escape the urban bustle at Cango Caves and Birds of Eden. Change things up with these side-trips from Knysna: Tsitsikamma National Park (Tsitsikamma Forest’s Big Tree, Otter Trail, &more), The Crags (Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary, &more) and Oudtshoorn (Cango Wildlife Ranch & Wilgewandel Holiday Farm). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Robberg Nature Reserve, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Garden Route National Park, and take in the dramatic natural features at Knysna Heads.
To find maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Knysna online trip itinerary builder.
Fly from Durban to Knysna in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February, Knysna is a bit cooler than Durban - with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Cape Town.
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To find maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Knysna online trip itinerary builder.
Fly from Durban to Knysna in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February, Knysna is a bit cooler than Durban - with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Cape Town.
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Cape Town, South Africa — 6 nights
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Mother City
Get in touch with nature at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Platteklip Gorge. There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Cape Point, kick back and relax at Camp's Bay Beach, step off the mainland to explore Robben Island Museum, and get up close to creatures of the deep with Ocean Wonder.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Cape Town visit planning site.
Getting from Knysna to Cape Town by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. February in Cape Town sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Swakopmund.
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To find other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Cape Town visit planning site.
Getting from Knysna to Cape Town by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. February in Cape Town sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Swakopmund.
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Swakopmund, Namibia — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 28th (Wed): add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, take a memorable tour with Mola Mola Safaris, and then look for gifts at Die Muschel. Here are some ideas for day two: relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, and then see Off-Road Tours.
For traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Swakopmund holiday planning app.
You can fly from Cape Town to Swakopmund in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cape Town to Swakopmund due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Cape Town in February, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Swakopmund: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can fly to Windhoek.
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For traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Swakopmund holiday planning app.
You can fly from Cape Town to Swakopmund in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cape Town to Swakopmund due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Cape Town in February, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Swakopmund: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can fly to Windhoek.
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Windhoek, Namibia — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 1st (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at NamibRand Nature Reserve, then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and then sample the fine beverages at Naute Kristall Cellar and Destillery.
For maps, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Windhoek day trip planner.
You can fly from Swakopmund to Windhoek in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or drive. Traveling from Swakopmund in February, you will find days in Windhoek are somewhat warmer (36°C), and nights are about the same (20°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to fly back home.
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For maps, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Windhoek day trip planner.
You can fly from Swakopmund to Windhoek in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or drive. Traveling from Swakopmund in February, you will find days in Windhoek are somewhat warmer (36°C), and nights are about the same (20°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to fly 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.
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.
