29 days in South Africa, Namib-Naukluft Park & Botswana Itinerary
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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Kruger National Park, South Africa
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Hoedspruit, South Africa
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Hazyview, South Africa
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Cape Town, South Africa
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Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia
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Ngamiland East, Botswana
— 4 nights
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Johannesburg, South Africa — 4 nights
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City of Light
You'll discover tucked-away gems like Photography Tours and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Change things up with a short trip to The Dell Cheetah Centre in Parys (about 1h 35 min away). There's much more to do: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, tour the pleasant surroundings at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, see the interesting displays at Lindfield Victorian House Museum, and relax and rejuvenate at Greenstone Mall.
To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Johannesburg day trip site.
Rome, Italy to Johannesburg is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Rome to Johannesburg due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Rome in August: highs in Johannesburg hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Kruger National Park.
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To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Johannesburg day trip site.
Rome, Italy to Johannesburg is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Rome to Johannesburg due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Rome in August: highs in Johannesburg hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Kruger National Park.
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Kruger National Park, South Africa — 5 nights
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Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park and Tshokwane Picnic Site. There's still lots to do: stroll through Idube Game Reserve, hike along Bushmans Trail, and take some stellar pictures from Nkumbe View Site.
To see ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Kruger National Park vacation maker app.
Getting from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Kruger National Park when traveling from Johannesburg in August, with lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Hoedspruit.
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To see ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Kruger National Park vacation maker app.
Getting from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Kruger National Park when traveling from Johannesburg in August, with lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Hoedspruit.
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Hoedspruit, South Africa — 4 nights
Discover out-of-the-way places like Debengeni Waterfall and Tshukudu Game Lodge. There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Siyafunda Wildlife & Conservation, stop by Kumbaya Home Decor, and see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.
For photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Hoedspruit trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Kruger National Park to Hoedspruit with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in August, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Hazyview.
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For photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Hoedspruit trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Kruger National Park to Hoedspruit with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in August, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Hazyview.
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Hazyview, South Africa — 4 nights
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Explore hidden gems such as Wonder View and South African National Parks. Venture out of the city with trips to Sabie (Mary Shire Falls & Sabi Sand Game Reserve) and Delgoa Arts & Crafts (in Graskop). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Shangana Cultural Village and make a trip to Pabeni Gate Kruger National Park.
To find other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Hazyview trip planner.
Traveling by car from Hoedspruit to Hazyview takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in August, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Cape Town.
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To find other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Hazyview trip planner.
Traveling by car from Hoedspruit to Hazyview takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in August, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Cape Town.
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Cape Town, South Africa — 5 nights
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Mother City
You'll discover tucked-away gems like Platteklip Gorge and African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary. Get out of town with these interesting Cape Town side-trips: Greyton Nature Reserve (in Greyton), Phillipskop Mountain Reserve (in Stanford) and Nature & Wildlife Tours (in Hermanus). There's still lots to do: take a memorable drive along Victoria Road (M6).
To see ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Cape Town online travel route planner.
Traveling by flight from Hazyview to Cape Town takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Hazyview, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Cape Town, ranging from highs of 21°C to lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to fly to Namib-Naukluft Park.
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To see ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Cape Town online travel route planner.
Traveling by flight from Hazyview to Cape Town takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Hazyview, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Cape Town, ranging from highs of 21°C to lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to fly to Namib-Naukluft Park.
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African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary, Greyton Nature Reserve, Phillipskop Mountain Reserve, Nature & Wildlife Tours
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Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): contemplate the waterfront views at Kuiseb River.
For photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Namib-Naukluft Park online trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Cape Town to Namib-Naukluft Park takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and shuttle; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time to Central Africa Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In August, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Ngamiland East.
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For photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Namib-Naukluft Park online trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Cape Town to Namib-Naukluft Park takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and shuttle; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time to Central Africa Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In August, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Ngamiland East.
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Ngamiland East, Botswana — 4 nights
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Explore hidden gems such as NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust and Okavango River. When in Ngamiland East, make a side trip to see Moremi Wildlife Reserve in Moremi Game Reserve, approximately Moremi Game Reserve away.
To find other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Ngamiland East day trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Namib-Naukluft Park to Ngamiland East takes 22.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, shuttle, and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Namib-Naukluft Park to Ngamiland East. When traveling from Namib-Naukluft Park in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Ngamiland East, with highs around 34°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. You'll set off for home on the 28th (Fri).
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To find other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Ngamiland East day trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Namib-Naukluft Park to Ngamiland East takes 22.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, shuttle, and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Namib-Naukluft Park to Ngamiland East. When traveling from Namib-Naukluft Park in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Ngamiland East, with highs around 34°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. You'll set off for home on the 28th (Fri).
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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.
