30 days in Botswana, Namibia & Cape Town Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Africa itinerary planner
Start: Sydney, Australia
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Gaborone, Botswana
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Ngamiland East, Botswana
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Chobe National Park, Botswana
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Windhoek, Namibia
— 5 nights
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Swakopmund, Namibia
— 6 nights
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Cape Town, South Africa
— 7 nights
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Gaborone, Botswana — 4 nights
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Gaborone is known for parks, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at ISKCON Gaborone, pause for some serene contemplation at Trinity Church, have fun at InPlay, and browse the different shops at Airport Junction.
To find ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Gaborone road trip planning site.
Sydney, Australia to Gaborone is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Central Africa Time is minus 8 hours. Traveling from Sydney in May, plan for a bit warmer nights in Gaborone, with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Ngamiland East.
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To find ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Gaborone road trip planning site.
Sydney, Australia to Gaborone is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Central Africa Time is minus 8 hours. Traveling from Sydney in May, plan for a bit warmer nights in Gaborone, with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Ngamiland East.
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Ngamiland East, Botswana — 3 nights
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Go for a jaunt from Ngamiland East to Moremi Game Reserve to see Moremi Wildlife Reserve about 1h 35 min away. Spend the 11th (Mon) in the pleasant surroundings of NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust. Spend the 13th (Wed) exploring at Okavango River.
For photos, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Ngamiland East journey planner.
Fly from Gaborone to Ngamiland East in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Gaborone in May: highs in Ngamiland East hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can travel to Chobe National Park.
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For photos, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Ngamiland East journey planner.
Fly from Gaborone to Ngamiland East in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Gaborone in May: highs in Ngamiland East hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can travel to Chobe National Park.
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Chobe National Park, Botswana — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 14th (Thu): walk around Seboba Nature and Recreational Park and then tour the pleasant surroundings at CARACAL Biodiversity Center. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Savute Reserve.
To see other places to visit, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, use the Chobe National Park planner.
Explore your travel options from Ngamiland East to Chobe National Park with the Route module. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Windhoek.
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To see other places to visit, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, use the Chobe National Park planner.
Explore your travel options from Ngamiland East to Chobe National Park with the Route module. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Windhoek.
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Windhoek, Namibia — 5 nights
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Take a break from Windhoek with a short trip to Deadvlei in Sossusvlei, about 5h 15 min away. There's still lots to do: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, get engrossed in the history at Cuno Hoffmeister Memorial Observatory, see the interesting displays at Trans-Namib Railroad Museum, and browse the different shops at The Grove Mall of Namibia.
To see reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Windhoek trip planner.
Getting from Chobe National Park to Windhoek by flight takes about 4 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Chobe National Park to Windhoek is minus 1 hour. In May, daytime highs in Windhoek are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Swakopmund.
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To see reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Windhoek trip planner.
Getting from Chobe National Park to Windhoek by flight takes about 4 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Chobe National Park to Windhoek is minus 1 hour. In May, daytime highs in Windhoek are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Swakopmund.
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Find places to stay May 15 — 20:
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Swakopmund, Namibia — 6 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Swakopmund: Walvis Bay (Off-Road Tours, Kayaking & Canoeing, &more) and Spitzkoppe (in Damaraland). Next up on the itinerary: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, stop by Die Muschel, stroll through Snake Park, and pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Peter's Antiques, since 1983.
To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Swakopmund tour planner.
Fly from Windhoek to Swakopmund in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or drive. May in Swakopmund sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Cape Town.
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To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Swakopmund tour planner.
Fly from Windhoek to Swakopmund in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or drive. May in Swakopmund sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Cape Town.
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Cape Town, South Africa — 7 nights
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Mother City
Cape Town is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take some stellar pictures from Cape Point, take in the awesome beauty at Lion's Head, take in nature's colorful creations at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, and get outside with Abseil Africa.
For photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Cape Town road trip website.
Getting from Swakopmund to Cape Town by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Africa Time (CAT) to South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is 1 hour. When traveling from Swakopmund in May, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Cape Town: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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For photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Cape Town road trip website.
Getting from Swakopmund to Cape Town by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Africa Time (CAT) to South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is 1 hour. When traveling from Swakopmund in May, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Cape Town: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.
Find places to stay May 26 — Jun 2:
Highlights from your trip
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.
