30 days in South Africa, Zimbabwe & Namibia Itinerary
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Start: Brussels, Belgium
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
— 4 nights
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Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
— 1 night
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Johannesburg, South Africa
— 5 nights
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Cape Town, South Africa
— 7 nights
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Windhoek, Namibia
— 2 nights
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Walvis Bay, Namibia
— 2 nights
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Etosha National Park, Namibia
— 1 night
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Otjiwarongo, Namibia
— 1 night
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Damaraland, Namibia
— 1 night
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Sesriem, Namibia
— 1 night
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe — 4 nights
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Escape the urban bustle at Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park and Zipline. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at River Rafting & Tubing and Prime Art Gallery. Next up on the itinerary: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, snap pictures at Victoria Falls Bridge, and get a taste of life in the country at Crocodile Park Victoria Falls.
To find maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Victoria Falls day trip tool.
Brussels, Belgium to Victoria Falls is an approximately 17-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train, flight, and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Brussels to Victoria Falls. When traveling from Brussels in September, plan for much hotter days in Victoria Falls, with highs around 38°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to drive to Hwange National Park.
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To find maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Victoria Falls day trip tool.
Brussels, Belgium to Victoria Falls is an approximately 17-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train, flight, and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Brussels to Victoria Falls. When traveling from Brussels in September, plan for much hotter days in Victoria Falls, with highs around 38°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to drive to Hwange National Park.
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Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe — 1 night
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On the 7th (Mon), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Hwange National Park.
To see ratings, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Hwange National Park itinerary planner.
Drive from Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can go by car to Johannesburg.
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To see ratings, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Hwange National Park itinerary planner.
Drive from Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can go by car to Johannesburg.
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Johannesburg, South Africa — 5 nights
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City of Light
Take a break from the city and head to Safaris and Ukutula Conservation Center. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre and Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary. Get out of town with these interesting Johannesburg side-trips: Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve (in Krugersdorp), Sterkfontein Cave (in Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site) and Pretoria (Union Buildings, Horseback Africa, &more). There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Vredefort Dome, make a trip to Mariaan Kotze Gallery and Art Studio, admire the majestic nature at Alberts Farm, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
To see photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Johannesburg trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Hwange National Park to Johannesburg in 14.5 hours. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Hwange National Park in September, with highs in Johannesburg at 30°C and lows at 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Cape Town.
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To see photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Johannesburg trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Hwange National Park to Johannesburg in 14.5 hours. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Hwange National Park in September, with highs in Johannesburg at 30°C and lows at 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Cape Town.
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Cape Town, South Africa — 7 nights
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Mother City
You'll discover tucked-away gems like Stony Point Penguin Colony and Helderberg Nature Reserve. Get outdoors at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Cape Point. Get out of town with these interesting Cape Town side-trips: African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary (in Gansbaai), West Coast National Park (in West Coast National Park) and Grotto Beach (in Hermanus). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Platteklip Gorge, look for gifts at Bee and Kie, explore and take pictures at Chapman's Peak Drive, and get engrossed in the history at The Stellenbosch Village Museum.
To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Cape Town online route planner.
Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Johannesburg in September, plan for slightly colder days in Cape Town, with highs around 23°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Windhoek.
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To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Cape Town online route planner.
Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Johannesburg in September, plan for slightly colder days in Cape Town, with highs around 23°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Windhoek.
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African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary, West Coast National Park, The Stellenbosch Village Museum, Stony Point Penguin Colony, First South African Perfume Museum
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Windhoek, Namibia — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 21st (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at NamibRand Nature Reserve, tour the pleasant surroundings at Deadvlei, then hunt for treasures at Namibia Craft Centre, and finally stop by The Diamond Works. On your second day here, play a few rounds at Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.
To see reviews and more tourist information, go to the Windhoek trip maker app.
Traveling by flight from Cape Town to Windhoek takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time (SAST) to Central Africa Time (CAT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Cape Town in September, expect Windhoek to be somewhat warmer, temps between 34°C and 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can fly to Walvis Bay.
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To see reviews and more tourist information, go to the Windhoek trip maker app.
Traveling by flight from Cape Town to Windhoek takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time (SAST) to Central Africa Time (CAT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Cape Town in September, expect Windhoek to be somewhat warmer, temps between 34°C and 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can fly to Walvis Bay.
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Walvis Bay, Namibia — 2 nights
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On the 23rd (Wed), see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour and then add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour. Here are some ideas for day two: see Off-Road Tours and then stroll through Dune 7.
For traveler tips, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Walvis Bay online trip builder.
You can fly from Windhoek to Walvis Bay in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Windhoek in September; daily highs in Walvis Bay reach 24°C and lows reach 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Etosha National Park.
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For traveler tips, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Walvis Bay online trip builder.
You can fly from Windhoek to Walvis Bay in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Windhoek in September; daily highs in Walvis Bay reach 24°C and lows reach 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Etosha National Park.
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Etosha National Park, Namibia — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 25th (Fri): stroll through Etosha and then don't miss a visit to Okaukuejo waterhole.
For where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Etosha National Park trip maker site.
Traveling by flight from Walvis Bay to Etosha National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and shuttle; or do a combination of train and shuttle. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can travel to Otjiwarongo.
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For where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Etosha National Park trip maker site.
Traveling by flight from Walvis Bay to Etosha National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and shuttle; or do a combination of train and shuttle. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can travel to Otjiwarongo.
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Otjiwarongo, Namibia — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at REST - Rare & Endangered Species Trust and then stroll through Cheetah Conservation Fund.
For more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Otjiwarongo online attractions planner.
Explore your travel options from Etosha National Park to Otjiwarongo with the Route module. In September, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Damaraland.
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For more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Otjiwarongo online attractions planner.
Explore your travel options from Etosha National Park to Otjiwarongo with the Route module. In September, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Damaraland.
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Damaraland, Namibia — 1 night
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On the 27th (Sun), tour the pleasant surroundings at Spitzkoppe.
To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read Damaraland vacation planner.
Drive from Otjiwarongo to Damaraland in 4 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Sesriem.
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To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read Damaraland vacation planner.
Drive from Otjiwarongo to Damaraland in 4 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Sesriem.
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Sesriem, Namibia — 1 night
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On the 28th (Mon), explore the fascinating landscape at Dune 45 Sossusvlei and then take in breathtaking views at Sesriem Canyon. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic natural features at Elim Dunes and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Namib-Naukluft National Park.
For more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Sesriem online itinerary planner.
Getting from Damaraland to Sesriem by car takes about 7.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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For more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Sesriem online itinerary planner.
Getting from Damaraland to Sesriem by car takes about 7.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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Zimbabwe travel guide
Tourism in Zimbabwe experienced a boost after the country's turbulent recent history seemed to settle down. Waterfalls, "Big Five" national parks, and the Eastern Highlands provide contrasting but complementary images of southern Africa, with the growing tourism infrastructure helping visitors see the best of what the country offers. Though corruption and unemployment remain everyday problems, the vast majority of Zimbabweans are a welcoming bunch, proud of the natural riches and culture of their hopeful country.
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.
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.
