38 days in South Africa, Botswana & Namibia Itinerary
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Start: Zurich, Switzerland
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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Cape Town, South Africa
— 7 nights
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Knysna, South Africa
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Durban, South Africa
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Gaborone, Botswana
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Ngamiland East, Botswana
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Chobe National Park, Botswana
— 2 nights
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Windhoek, Namibia
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Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia
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Swakopmund, Namibia
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Johannesburg, South Africa — 4 nights
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City of Light
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Johannesburg: Pretoria (Union Buildings & National Library of South Africa) and Ukutula Conservation Center (in Brits). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Apartheid Museum, try your luck at Montecasino, contemplate the long history of Mandela House, and laugh and play at Gold Reef City.
To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Johannesburg trip itinerary planner.
Zurich, Switzerland to Johannesburg is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to South Africa Standard Time is 1 hour. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Zurich in April: high temperatures in Johannesburg hover around 28°C and lows are around 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Cape Town.
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To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Johannesburg trip itinerary planner.
Zurich, Switzerland to Johannesburg is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to South Africa Standard Time is 1 hour. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Zurich in April: high temperatures in Johannesburg hover around 28°C and lows are around 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) 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 some stellar pictures from Cape Point, take a leisurely stroll along Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Lion's Head, and admire all the interesting features of Robben Island Museum.
To see maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Cape Town trip planner.
Fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. April in Cape Town sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Knysna.
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To see maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Cape Town trip planner.
Fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. April in Cape Town sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Knysna.
Find places to stay Apr 24 — May 1:
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Knysna, South Africa — 4 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Knysna: Plettenberg Bay (St. Christopher Catholic Church & Robberg Nature Reserve), Birds of Eden (in The Crags) and Cango Caves (in Oudtshoorn). Next up on the itinerary: snap pictures at Suspension Bridge, explore the striking landscape at Knysna Heads, explore the striking landscape of Garden Route National Park, and tour the pleasant surroundings at The Dolphin Trail.
To see where to stay, maps, photos, and tourist information, read our Knysna trip itinerary builder site.
You can fly from Cape Town to Knysna in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to fly to Durban.
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To see where to stay, maps, photos, and tourist information, read our Knysna trip itinerary builder site.
You can fly from Cape Town to Knysna in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to fly to Durban.
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Durban, South Africa — 4 nights
Surf City
Explore Durban's surroundings by going to KartingKZN Galleria (in Amanzimtoti) and Mac Nicol's Caravan Park (in Sihangwane). There's still lots to do: meet some fierce fish with a shark diving experience, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at uShaka Marine World, take in nature's colorful creations at Durban Botanic Gardens, and look for gifts at Awesome Africa.
For traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Durban trip itinerary builder website.
Traveling by flight from Knysna to Durban takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Knysna in May, with highs in Durban at 31°C and lows at 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Gaborone.
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For traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Durban trip itinerary builder website.
Traveling by flight from Knysna to Durban takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Knysna in May, with highs in Durban at 31°C and lows at 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Gaborone.
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Gaborone, Botswana — 3 nights
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Step out of Gaborone to go to Moremi Game Reserve and see Khwai Concession, which is approximately 8h 45 min away. And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at ISKCON Gaborone, browse the different shops at Sebele Centre, and pause for some serene contemplation at Christ the King Cathedral.
To see photos, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Gaborone day trip planning tool.
Fly from Durban to Gaborone in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Durban in May: highs in Gaborone hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can fly to Ngamiland East.
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To see photos, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Gaborone day trip planning tool.
Fly from Durban to Gaborone in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Durban in May: highs in Gaborone hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can fly to Ngamiland East.
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Ngamiland East, Botswana — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 13th (Wed): stroll through NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Thu): stroll through Moremi Wildlife Reserve.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Ngamiland East day trip planning tool.
Fly from Gaborone to Ngamiland East in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. While traveling from Gaborone, expect a bit warmer days and slightly colder nights in Ngamiland East, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can travel to Chobe National Park.
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To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Ngamiland East day trip planning tool.
Fly from Gaborone to Ngamiland East in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. While traveling from Gaborone, expect a bit warmer days and slightly colder nights in Ngamiland East, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can travel to Chobe National Park.
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Chobe National Park, Botswana — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): stroll through Serondela Reserve and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Nogatsaa and Tchinga. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Sat): stroll around Seboba Nature and Recreational Park and then tour the pleasant surroundings at CARACAL Biodiversity Center.
For reviews, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Chobe National Park online road trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Ngamiland East to Chobe National Park with the Route module. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Windhoek.
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For reviews, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Chobe National Park online road trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Ngamiland East to Chobe National Park with the Route module. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Windhoek.
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Windhoek, Namibia — 3 nights
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Windhoek is known for historic sites, museums, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, stroll through Daan Viljoen Nature Reserve, tee off at Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis, and see the interesting displays at Trans-Namib Railroad Museum.
For maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Windhoek day trip planning site.
Fly from Chobe National Park to Windhoek in 4 hours. Traveling from Chobe National Park to Windhoek, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May in Windhoek, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Namib-Naukluft Park.
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For maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Windhoek day trip planning site.
Fly from Chobe National Park to Windhoek in 4 hours. Traveling from Chobe National Park to Windhoek, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May in Windhoek, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Namib-Naukluft Park.
Find places to stay May 16 — 19:
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Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia — 3 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Namib-Naukluft Park: Gobabeb (Dorob National Park & Gobabeb Desert Research Station). There's more to do: don't miss a visit to Spreetshoogte Pass and admire all the interesting features of Kuiseb Pass.
For more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Namib-Naukluft Park travel itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Windhoek to Namib-Naukluft Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Namib-Naukluft Park can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can travel to Swakopmund.
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For more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Namib-Naukluft Park travel itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Windhoek to Namib-Naukluft Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Namib-Naukluft Park can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can travel to Swakopmund.
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Find places to stay May 19 — 22:
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Swakopmund, Namibia — 5 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Swakopmund side-trips: Spitzkoppe (in Damaraland) and Walvis Bay (Dune 7, Off-Road Tours, &more). The adventure continues: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, don't miss a visit to Hohenzollernhaus, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, and kick back and relax at Long Beach Leisure Park.
To find more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Swakopmund trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund. In May, daily temperatures in Swakopmund can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.
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To find more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Swakopmund trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund. In May, daily temperatures in Swakopmund can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (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.
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.
