38 days in South Africa, Mozambique & Namibia Itinerary
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Start: Copenhagen, Denmark
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Johannesburg, South Africa
— 6 nights
Fly to Nampula, Drive to Mozambique Island
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Mozambique Island, Mozambique
— 1 night
Drive to Nampula, Fly to Tofo
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Tofo, Mozambique
— 2 nights
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Maputo, Mozambique
— 4 nights
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Durban, South Africa
— 5 nights
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Cape Town, South Africa
— 8 nights
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Windhoek, Namibia
— 4 nights
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Swakopmund, Namibia
— 6 nights
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Johannesburg, South Africa — 6 nights
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City of Light
You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Apartheid Museum and Maboneng Precinct. Change things up with these side-trips from Johannesburg: Pretoria (Union Buildings & National Library of South Africa), The Cradle of Humankind (in Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site) and Centurion Society Of Model Engineers (in Centurion). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Mandela House, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ukutula Conservation Center, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and take in the exciting artwork at I was shot in Joburg.
For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, use the Johannesburg trip itinerary builder.
Copenhagen, Denmark to Johannesburg is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Copenhagen to Johannesburg due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Copenhagen, expect much hotter days and a bit warmer nights in Johannesburg, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Mozambique Island.
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Copenhagen, Denmark to Johannesburg is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Copenhagen to Johannesburg due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Copenhagen, expect much hotter days and a bit warmer nights in Johannesburg, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Mozambique Island.
Side Trips
Pretoria, The Cradle of Humankind, Montecasino, Jack Friedman Eastgate, Centurion Society Of Model Engineers
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Mozambique Island, Mozambique — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 1st (Tue): contemplate the long history of Fortaleza de Sao Sebastiao and then explore the world behind art at Governor's Palace Museum.
To see maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Mozambique Island road trip planner.
Traveling by combination of flight and car from Johannesburg to Mozambique Island takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In November, Mozambique Island is somewhat warmer than Johannesburg - with highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to travel to Tofo.
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To see maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Mozambique Island road trip planner.
Traveling by combination of flight and car from Johannesburg to Mozambique Island takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In November, Mozambique Island is somewhat warmer than Johannesburg - with highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to travel to Tofo.
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Tofo, Mozambique — 2 nights
On the 2nd (Wed), stroll through Praia do Tofo, tour the pleasant surroundings at Marine Megafauna Foundation, and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Keep things going the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral da Nossa Senhora da Conceicao and then enjoy the sand and surf at Barra Beach.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Tofo road trip site.
You can do a combination of car and flight from Mozambique Island to Tofo in 9 hours. Another option is to drive. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Tofo when traveling from Mozambique Island in December, with lows around 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Maputo.
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For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Tofo road trip site.
You can do a combination of car and flight from Mozambique Island to Tofo in 9 hours. Another option is to drive. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Tofo when traveling from Mozambique Island in December, with lows around 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Maputo.
Side Trip
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Maputo, Mozambique — 4 nights
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City of Acacias
Maputo is known for sightseeing, shopping, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Maputo Central Train Station, contemplate the long history of Matola Raid Memorial, browse the eclectic array of goods at FEIMA - Feira de Artesanato, Flores e Gastronomica, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Paroquia Santo Antonio.
For photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Maputo trip itinerary maker app.
Traveling by flight from Tofo to Maputo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In December, daily temperatures in Maputo can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Durban.
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For photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Maputo trip itinerary maker app.
Traveling by flight from Tofo to Maputo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In December, daily temperatures in Maputo can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Durban.
Side Trip
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Durban, South Africa — 5 nights
Surf City
Kids will appreciate attractions like Shark Diving and Ramsgate Blue Flag Main Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Durban: Scottburgh Beach (in Scottburgh), Willard Beach (in Ballito) and Mac Nicol's Caravan Park (in Sihangwane). The adventure continues: observe the fascinating underwater world at uShaka Marine World, explore the galleries of Makiwa Gallery, stop by Awesome Africa, and kick back and relax at Lucien Beach.
For maps, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Durban itinerary planning site.
Traveling by flight from Maputo to Durban takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to fly to Cape Town.
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For maps, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Durban itinerary planning site.
Traveling by flight from Maputo to Durban takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to fly to Cape Town.
Side Trips
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Cape Town, South Africa — 8 nights
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Mother City
Bring the kids along to Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. There's lots more to do: explore and take pictures at Cape Point, trek along Platteklip Gorge, stroll through Signal Hill, and enjoy the sand and surf at Clifton Beaches.
For maps, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Cape Town trip maker.
You can fly from Durban to Cape Town in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Durban in December, with highs in Cape Town at 30°C and lows at 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Windhoek.
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For maps, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Cape Town trip maker.
You can fly from Durban to Cape Town in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Durban in December, with highs in Cape Town at 30°C and lows at 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Windhoek.
Find places to stay Dec 12 — 20:
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Windhoek, Namibia — 4 nights
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Kids will appreciate attractions like NamibRand Nature Reserve and Christuskirche. Change things up with a short trip to Deadvlei in Sossusvlei (about 5h 15 min away). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, stroll through Daan Viljoen Nature Reserve, engage your brain at Geological Survey Museum, and look for gifts at Herrle & Herma Jewellers.
To find more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Windhoek itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Cape Town to Windhoek takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Cape Town to Windhoek is minus 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Cape Town in December: highs in Windhoek hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Swakopmund.
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To find more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Windhoek itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Cape Town to Windhoek takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Cape Town to Windhoek is minus 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Cape Town in December: highs in Windhoek hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Swakopmund.
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Swakopmund, Namibia — 6 nights
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Kids will enjoy Off-Road Tours and Dolphin & Whale Watching. When in Swakopmund, make a side trip to see Spitzkoppe in Damaraland, approximately Damaraland away. Next up on the itinerary: gain insight with a tour of cultural highlights, tour the pleasant surroundings at Snake Park, admire nature's wide array of creatures at National Marin Aquarium of Namibia, and surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.
To find ratings, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Swakopmund trip itinerary builder website.
Traveling by flight from Windhoek to Swakopmund takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or drive. In December, Swakopmund is little chillier than Windhoek - with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.
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To find ratings, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Swakopmund trip itinerary builder website.
Traveling by flight from Windhoek to Swakopmund takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or drive. In December, Swakopmund is little chillier than Windhoek - with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.
Side Trips
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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.
Mozambique travel guide
Still relatively unvisited by international tourists, Mozambique boasts plenty of natural and cultural charms that could easy make it into a major vacation destination. The beaches of the south come in all shapes and sizes, while the less-visited north offers island archipelagos and untouched coral reefs. The colonial architecture of the main urban areas complements the colorful African heritage that still holds sway here, with the region's art, cuisine, and music ensuring each trip to Mozambique allows the visitor to appreciate the country's distinct culture and vast landscape.
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.
