31 days in Namibia, South Africa & Botswana Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Africa travel route planner
Start: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Upington, South Africa
— 4 nights
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Aus, Namibia
— 2 nights
Fly to Eros, Shuttle to Swakopmund
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Swakopmund, Namibia
— 6 nights
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Opuwo, Namibia
— 3 nights
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Okavango Delta, Botswana
— 2 nights
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Chobe National Park, Botswana
— 4 nights
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Johannesburg, South Africa
— 9 nights
Fly
End: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Upington, South Africa — 4 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Upington side-trips: Riemvasmaak Hot Springs (in Riemvasmaak), Augrabies Falls National Park (in Augrabies Falls National Park) and Orange River (in Groblershoop).
To find other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Upington tour planning tool.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Upington is an approximately 20-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Amsterdam to Upington is 1 hour. Traveling from Amsterdam in November, expect nights in Upington to be somewhat warmer, around 17°C, while days are warmer, around 39°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can drive to Aus.
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To find other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Upington tour planning tool.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Upington is an approximately 20-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Amsterdam to Upington is 1 hour. Traveling from Amsterdam in November, expect nights in Upington to be somewhat warmer, around 17°C, while days are warmer, around 39°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can drive to Aus.
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Aus, Namibia — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Garub Pan and then explore the different monuments and memorials at Aus Military Cemetery. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Wild Horses of the Namib.
For maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Aus road trip app.
You can drive from Upington to Aus in 6.5 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Upington to Aus due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Swakopmund.
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For maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Aus road trip app.
You can drive from Upington to Aus in 6.5 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Upington to Aus due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Swakopmund.
Find places to stay Nov 17 — 19:
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Swakopmund, Namibia — 6 nights
Get out of town with these interesting Swakopmund side-trips: Walvis Bay (Flamingo lagoon, Off-Road Tours, &more), Spitzkoppe (in Damaraland) and Zeila Shipwreck (in Hentiesbaai). There's lots more to do: snap pictures at Swakopmund Jetty, stop by Die Muschel, see the interesting displays at Swakopmund Museum, and push the limits with an extreme tour.
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Traveling by combination of flight and shuttle from Aus to Swakopmund takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, flight, and shuttle; or drive. In November, daytime highs in Swakopmund are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Opuwo.
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Traveling by combination of flight and shuttle from Aus to Swakopmund takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, flight, and shuttle; or drive. In November, daytime highs in Swakopmund are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Opuwo.
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Opuwo, Namibia — 3 nights
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Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): get engrossed in the history at The Ovahimba Living Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Dessert Elephants Conservation - Kunene Region.
To find where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Opuwo day trip planner.
You can drive from Swakopmund to Opuwo in 8 hours. Another option is to do a combination of shuttle, flight, and car. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Okavango Delta.
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To find where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Opuwo day trip planner.
You can drive from Swakopmund to Opuwo in 8 hours. Another option is to do a combination of shuttle, flight, and car. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Okavango Delta.
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Okavango Delta, Botswana — 2 nights
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On the 29th (Wed), tour the pleasant surroundings at Moremi Wildlife Reserve. On your second day here, tour the pleasant surroundings at NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust.
To find reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Okavango Delta day trip planning app.
Explore your travel options from Opuwo to Okavango Delta with the Route module. Traveling from Opuwo to Okavango Delta, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 40°C in November, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Chobe National Park.
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To find reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Okavango Delta day trip planning app.
Explore your travel options from Opuwo to Okavango Delta with the Route module. Traveling from Opuwo to Okavango Delta, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 40°C in November, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Chobe National Park.
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Chobe National Park, Botswana — 4 nights
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Chobe National Park is known for parks, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Savute Reserve, walk around Seboba Nature and Recreational Park, get interesting insight from Big Sam Hubber, and don't miss a visit to Boab Prison Tree.
To find reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Chobe National Park trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Okavango Delta to Chobe National Park with the Route module. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Johannesburg.
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To find reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Chobe National Park trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Okavango Delta to Chobe National Park with the Route module. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Johannesburg.
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Johannesburg, South Africa — 9 nights
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City of Light
Venture out of the city with trips to Pretoria (Union Buildings, Voortrekker Monument, &more) and Lion and Safari Park (in Broederstroom). Spend the 9th (Sat) trying your luck at Gold Reef City. Spend the 11th (Mon) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. The adventure continues: examine the collection at Apartheid Museum, try your luck at Montecasino, go for a walk through The Wilds Nature Reserve, and wander the streets of Maboneng Precinct.
For reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Johannesburg online itinerary maker.
Fly from Chobe National Park to Johannesburg in 5 hours. In December, daytime highs in Johannesburg are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.
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For reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Johannesburg online itinerary maker.
Fly from Chobe National Park to Johannesburg in 5 hours. In December, daytime highs in Johannesburg are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) 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.
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.
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.
