36 days in South Africa, Botswana & Namibia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Africa trip itinerary planner
Start: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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Chobe National Park, Botswana
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Ngamiland East, Botswana
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Gaborone, Botswana
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Durban, South Africa
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Knysna, South Africa
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Cape Town, South Africa
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Swakopmund, Namibia
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Windhoek, Namibia
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End: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Johannesburg, South Africa — 4 nights
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City of Light
Step out of Johannesburg to go to Pretoria and see Voortrekker Monument, which is approximately 46 minutes away. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Apartheid Museum, contemplate the long history of Mandela House, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and look for gifts at Jack Friedman Sandton City.
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Johannesburg is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Johannesburg. When traveling from Amsterdam in November, plan for much warmer days in Johannesburg, with highs around 32°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can fly to Chobe National Park.
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Planning Johannesburg trip won't be overwhelming when you use Inspirock's itinerary maker.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Johannesburg is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Johannesburg. When traveling from Amsterdam in November, plan for much warmer days in Johannesburg, with highs around 32°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can fly to Chobe National Park.
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Chobe National Park, Botswana — 3 nights
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Chobe National Park is known for parks, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Savute Reserve, make a trip to Boab Prison Tree, and see exotic creatures in open habitats at Ngina Safaris.
To find photos, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Chobe National Park trip planner.
You can fly from Johannesburg to Chobe National Park in 5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to travel to Ngamiland East.
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To find photos, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Chobe National Park trip planner.
You can fly from Johannesburg to Chobe National Park in 5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to travel to Ngamiland East.
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Ngamiland East, Botswana — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 23rd (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Moremi Wildlife Reserve. On the 24th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Ngamiland East road trip app.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chobe National Park to Ngamiland East. In November, daytime highs in Ngamiland East are 40°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Gaborone.
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To find other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Ngamiland East road trip app.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chobe National Park to Ngamiland East. In November, daytime highs in Ngamiland East are 40°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Gaborone.
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Gaborone, Botswana — 3 nights
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Gaborone is known for parks, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see exotic creatures in open habitats at Maroon Tours & Safaris, pause for some serene contemplation at Christ the King Cathedral, stop by Botswanacraft, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Jamia Mosque.
To find where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Gaborone travel planner.
Fly from Ngamiland East to Gaborone in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. While traveling from Ngamiland East, expect little chillier days and a bit warmer nights in Gaborone, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 32°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Durban.
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To find where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Gaborone travel planner.
Fly from Ngamiland East to Gaborone in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. While traveling from Ngamiland East, expect little chillier days and a bit warmer nights in Gaborone, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 32°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Durban.
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Durban, South Africa — 3 nights
Surf City
Change things up with a short trip to Spas in Ballito (about 40 minutes away). There's much more to do: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, stroll around Umgeni River Bird Park, see the interesting displays at Phansi Museum, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at uShaka Marine World.
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Traveling by flight from Gaborone to Durban takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Gaborone in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Durban, with lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to fly to Knysna.
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Traveling by flight from Gaborone to Durban takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Gaborone in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Durban, with lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to fly to Knysna.
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Knysna, South Africa — 4 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Knysna: Oudtshoorn (Cango Wildlife Ranch & Cango Caves), Plettenberg Bay (Plettenvale Wines & Robberg Nature Reserve) and Tsitsikamma National Park (Waterfall Trail & Bloukrans Bridge). There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Birds of Eden, indulge in some personalized pampering at Forest Nature Spa, and take in the dramatic natural features at Knysna Heads.
For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Knysna trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Durban to Knysna takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, Knysna is little chillier than Durban - with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Cape Town.
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For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Knysna trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Durban to Knysna takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, Knysna is little chillier than Durban - with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight 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 in nature's colorful creations at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, take in the waterfront activity at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, hike along Platteklip Gorge, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Two Oceans Aquarium.
To see reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Cape Town trip builder tool.
You can fly from Knysna to Cape Town in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. December in Cape Town sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can fly to Swakopmund.
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To see reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Cape Town trip builder tool.
You can fly from Knysna to Cape Town in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. December in Cape Town sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can fly to Swakopmund.
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Swakopmund, Namibia — 4 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Swakopmund side-trips: Walvis Bay (Kayaking & Canoeing, Dune 7, &more) and Spitzkoppe (in Damaraland). There's much more to do: relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, savor the flavors at Food & Drink, see the interesting displays at Swakopmund Museum, and take in the views from Swakopmund Jetty.
For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Swakopmund trip builder.
Traveling by flight from Cape Town to Swakopmund takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time to Central Africa Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Cape Town in December, expect nights in Swakopmund to be about the same, around 17°C, while days are slightly colder, around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to fly to Windhoek.
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For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Swakopmund trip builder.
Traveling by flight from Cape Town to Swakopmund takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time to Central Africa Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Cape Town in December, expect nights in Swakopmund to be about the same, around 17°C, while days are slightly colder, around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to fly to Windhoek.
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Windhoek, Namibia — 5 nights
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Windhoek is known for historic sites, museums, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll through NamibRand Nature Reserve, stop by Herrle & Herma Jewellers, play a few rounds at Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis, and engage your brain at Geological Survey Museum.
To find more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Windhoek itinerary builder site.
You can fly from Swakopmund to Windhoek in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or drive. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Swakopmund in December: high temperatures in Windhoek hover around 38°C and lows are around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.
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To find more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Windhoek itinerary builder site.
You can fly from Swakopmund to Windhoek in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or drive. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Swakopmund in December: high temperatures in Windhoek hover around 38°C and lows are around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can catch the flight 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.
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.
