36 days in South Africa, Botswana & Namibia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Africa tour 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
Venture out of the city with trips to Pretoria (Loftus Park & Voortrekker Monument). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Apartheid Museum, buy something for everyone on your list at Jack Friedman Sandton City, find something for the whole family at Gold Reef City, and contemplate the long history of Mandela House.
To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Johannesburg trip builder.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Johannesburg is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Johannesburg due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Amsterdam in November, you will find days in Johannesburg are much hotter (32°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (15°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Chobe National Park.
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To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Johannesburg trip builder.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Johannesburg is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Johannesburg due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Amsterdam in November, you will find days in Johannesburg are much hotter (32°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (15°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight 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 take an exotic tour of Ngina Safaris.
To find more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, use the Chobe National Park trip site.
Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Chobe National Park takes 5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Ngamiland East.
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To find more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, use the Chobe National Park trip site.
Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Chobe National Park takes 5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Ngamiland East.
Find places to stay Nov 19 — 22:
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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: tour the pleasant surroundings at NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust.
To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Ngamiland East trip builder website.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chobe National Park to Ngamiland East. In November, daily temperatures in Ngamiland East can reach 40°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to fly to Gaborone.
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To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Ngamiland East trip builder website.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chobe National Park to Ngamiland East. In November, daily temperatures in Ngamiland East can reach 40°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to fly to Gaborone.
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Find places to stay Nov 22 — 24:
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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: take an exotic tour of Maroon Tours & Safaris, look for gifts at Botswanacraft, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Trinity Church, and don't miss a visit to Matsieng's Footprints.
You can plan Gaborone trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.
You can fly from Ngamiland East to Gaborone in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Ngamiland East in November, you will find days in Gaborone are slightly colder (32°C), and nights are a bit warmer (32°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Durban.
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You can plan Gaborone trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.
You can fly from Ngamiland East to Gaborone in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Ngamiland East in November, you will find days in Gaborone are slightly colder (32°C), and nights are a bit warmer (32°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Durban.
Find places to stay Nov 24 — 27:
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Durban, South Africa — 3 nights
Surf City
Step out of Durban to go to Ballito and see Spas, which is approximately 40 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: meet some fierce fish with a shark diving experience, observe the fascinating underwater world at uShaka Marine World, enjoy the sand and surf at Golden Mile, and contemplate the long history of The Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa Durban.
To find ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Durban road trip site.
Traveling by flight from Gaborone to Durban takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Durban when traveling from Gaborone in November, with lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Knysna.
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To find ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Durban road trip site.
Traveling by flight from Gaborone to Durban takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Durban when traveling from Gaborone in November, with lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Knysna.
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Find places to stay Nov 27 — 30:
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Knysna, South Africa — 4 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Knysna side-trips: Oudtshoorn (Cango Wildlife Ranch & Cango Caves), The Crags (Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary & Birds of Eden) and Tsitsikamma National Park (Waterfall Trail, Suspension Bridge, &more). Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Robberg Nature Reserve and take in the dramatic natural features at Knysna Heads.
To see reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Knysna trip itinerary planning site.
Traveling by flight from Durban to Knysna takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Durban in November, with highs in Knysna at 24°C and lows at 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can fly to Cape Town.
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To see reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Knysna trip itinerary planning site.
Traveling by flight from Durban to Knysna takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Durban in November, with highs in Knysna at 24°C and lows at 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can 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 in nature's colorful creations at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, take in the awesome beauty at Lion's Head, stroll through Cape Point, and trek along Platteklip Gorge.
To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Cape Town trip maker.
Fly from Knysna to Cape Town in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. December in Cape Town sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Swakopmund.
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To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Cape Town trip maker.
Fly from Knysna to Cape Town in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. December in Cape Town sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Swakopmund.
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Swakopmund, Namibia — 4 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Swakopmund: Walvis Bay (Kayaking & Canoeing, Dune 7, &more) and Spitzkoppe (in Damaraland). There's much more to do: soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, examine the collection at Swakopmund Museum, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and take in the views from Swakopmund Jetty.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Swakopmund online road trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Cape Town to Swakopmund takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Cape Town to Swakopmund, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Cape Town in December, plan for slightly colder days in Swakopmund, with highs around 27°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Windhoek.
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To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Swakopmund online road trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Cape Town to Swakopmund takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Cape Town to Swakopmund, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Cape Town in December, plan for slightly colder days in Swakopmund, with highs around 27°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Windhoek.
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Find places to stay Dec 11 — 15:
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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, look for gifts at Herrle & Herma Jewellers, browse the eclectic array of goods at Namibia Craft Centre, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Christuskirche.
For maps, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Windhoek travel route builder tool.
Traveling by flight from Swakopmund to Windhoek takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or drive. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Swakopmund in December; daily highs in Windhoek reach 38°C and lows reach 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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For maps, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Windhoek travel route builder tool.
Traveling by flight from Swakopmund to Windhoek takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or drive. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Swakopmund in December; daily highs in Windhoek reach 38°C and lows reach 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Find places to stay Dec 15 — 20:
Highlights from your trip
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.
