31 days in South Africa, Botswana & Namibia Itinerary
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Start: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Cape Town, South Africa
— 7 nights
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Johannesburg, South Africa
— 6 nights
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Swakopmund, Namibia
— 4 nights
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Etosha National Park, Namibia
— 1 night
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Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana
— 1 night
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Okavango Delta, Botswana
— 3 nights
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Gaborone, Botswana
— 4 nights
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Augrabies Falls National Park, South Africa
— 2 nights
Drive to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport, Fly to Amsterdam
End: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Mon, May 1 - Wed, May 31
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Cape Town, South Africa — 7 nights
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Mother City
Explore hidden gems such as Greenpoint Park and Biodiversity Garden and La Motte Wine Estate. Venture out of the city with trips to Koelenhof Wine Cellar (in Stellenbosch) and Franschhoek (Eikehof & Franschhoek Motor Museum). There's much more to do: take some stellar pictures from Cape Point, learn the secrets of beer at Kiff Kombi Tours, trek along Platteklip Gorge, and take in nature's colorful creations at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Cape Town online trip itinerary builder.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Cape Town is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Cape Town due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Amsterdam in May, plan for somewhat warmer days in Cape Town, with highs around 24°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can fly to Johannesburg.
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For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Cape Town online trip itinerary builder.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Cape Town is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Cape Town due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Amsterdam in May, plan for somewhat warmer days in Cape Town, with highs around 24°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can fly to Johannesburg.
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Johannesburg, South Africa — 6 nights
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City of Light
Explore hidden gems such as Zipline and Nelson Mandela Square. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Johannesburg: Pretoria (Kruger House Museum & Voortrekker Monument), Hartbeespoort (Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre, Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary, &more) and Ukutula Conservation Center (in Brits). Spend the 13th (Sat) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's still lots to do: Head underground at Sterkfontein Cave, browse the eclectic array of goods at Panorama Flea Market, get engrossed in the history at Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, and try to win big at Montecasino.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Johannesburg trip builder website.
You can fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Johannesburg can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Swakopmund.
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To find traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Johannesburg trip builder website.
You can fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Johannesburg can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Swakopmund.
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Swakopmund, Namibia — 4 nights
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Explore hidden gems such as Safaris and Off-Road Tours. Venture out of the city with trips to Walvis Bay (Kayaking & Canoeing, Dune 7, &more). There's much more to do: push the limits with an extreme tour, don't miss a visit to Hohenzollernhaus, browse the different shops at Platz Am Meer, and stop by Karakulia Weavers.
For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Swakopmund vacation planner.
Getting from Johannesburg to Swakopmund by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus, shuttle, and train. Traveling from Johannesburg to Swakopmund, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Johannesburg in May, things will get a bit warmer in Swakopmund: highs are around 30°C and lows about 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can travel to Etosha National Park.
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For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Swakopmund vacation planner.
Getting from Johannesburg to Swakopmund by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus, shuttle, and train. Traveling from Johannesburg to Swakopmund, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Johannesburg in May, things will get a bit warmer in Swakopmund: highs are around 30°C and lows about 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can travel to Etosha National Park.
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Etosha National Park, Namibia — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 19th (Fri): stroll through Etosha and then make a trip to Okaukuejo waterhole.
To see reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Etosha National Park day trip website.
Explore your travel options from Swakopmund to Etosha National Park with the Route module. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to travel to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
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To see reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Etosha National Park day trip website.
Explore your travel options from Swakopmund to Etosha National Park with the Route module. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to travel to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
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Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): stroll through Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
To find other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Makgadikgadi Pans National Park road trip planning tool.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Etosha National Park to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. The time zone difference moving from Central Africa Time to Central Africa Time is 1 hour. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can travel to Okavango Delta.
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To find other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Makgadikgadi Pans National Park road trip planning tool.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Etosha National Park to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. The time zone difference moving from Central Africa Time to Central Africa Time is 1 hour. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can travel to Okavango Delta.
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Okavango Delta, Botswana — 3 nights
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You'll discover tucked-away gems like NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust and Okavango River. Spend the 22nd (Mon) in the pleasant surroundings of Moremi Wildlife Reserve.
To find ratings, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read Okavango Delta trip planning website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Makgadikgadi Pans National Park to Okavango Delta. May in Okavango Delta sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 14°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Gaborone.
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To find ratings, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read Okavango Delta trip planning website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Makgadikgadi Pans National Park to Okavango Delta. May in Okavango Delta sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 14°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Gaborone.
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Gaborone, Botswana — 4 nights
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You'll discover tucked-away gems like Mokolodi Nature Reserve and Crocodile Pools River Safaris. There's much more to do: head outdoors with Maroon Tours & Safaris, browse the different shops at Riverwalk Mall, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at ISKCON Gaborone, and shop like a local with Somarelang Tikologo (Environment Watch Botswana).
To find traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Gaborone trip planner.
You can fly from Okavango Delta to Gaborone in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Okavango Delta in May, expect nights in Gaborone to be somewhat warmer, around 19°C, while days are little chillier, around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Augrabies Falls National Park.
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To find traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Gaborone trip planner.
You can fly from Okavango Delta to Gaborone in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Okavango Delta in May, expect nights in Gaborone to be somewhat warmer, around 19°C, while days are little chillier, around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Augrabies Falls National Park.
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Augrabies Falls National Park, South Africa — 2 nights
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Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape of Augrabies Falls National Park.
To find photos, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Augrabies Falls National Park trip planner.
Traveling by car from Gaborone to Augrabies Falls National Park takes 9.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can travel back home.
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To find photos, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Augrabies Falls National Park trip planner.
Traveling by car from Gaborone to Augrabies Falls National Park takes 9.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can travel 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.
