46 days in Johannesburg & Zambia Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Johannesburg side-trips: Hartbeespoort (Incendo Distillery, Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary, &more), Ukutula Conservation Center (in Brits) and Pretoria (Inyoni Estate Crocodile Farm, Horseback Africa, &more). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Apartheid Museum, don't miss a visit to Nelson Mandela Square, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and try your luck at Emperors Palace.

To find traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, use the Johannesburg route planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Johannesburg is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Amsterdam to Johannesburg is 1 hour. While traveling from Amsterdam, expect much hotter days and somewhat warmer nights in Johannesburg, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can fly to Lusaka.

Take a break from Lusaka with a short trip to Munda Wanga Environmental Park in Chilanga, about 38 minutes away. Spend the 28th (Thu) in the pleasant surroundings of Chaminuka Game Reserve. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Lilayi Elephant Nursery, look for gifts at Manda Hill, take in the exciting artwork at Lusaka Collective, and get a taste of the local shopping with Namwane Art Gallery.

To find photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Lusaka trip planner.

You can fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Livingstone.

Livingstone is known for nature, adventure, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic scenery at Victoria Falls, paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, get engrossed in the history at Livingstone Museum, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To find reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Livingstone trip itinerary app.

Fly from Lusaka to Livingstone in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in January, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.