52 days in Africa Itinerary

Located in the heart of the country, Namibia's capital city Windhoek receives a constant influx of tourists, in part because of its international airport.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): take an exotic tour of a safari tour.

To see ratings, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Windhoek online itinerary builder.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Windhoek is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Amsterdam in December, with highs in Windhoek at 38°C and lows at 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can fly to Etosha National Park.

For nature lovers, a trip to Etosha National Park seems like a dream: the vast salt desert houses hundreds of animal species, which roam the arid lands and gather near the many waterholes.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Okaukuejo waterhole and Etosha.

To find out how to plan a trip to Etosha National Park, use our trip itinerary maker.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Windhoek to Etosha National Park. On the 16th (Thu), you're off to Katima Mulilo.

Katima Mulilo is a town situated in the Caprivi strip and is the capital of the Zambezi Region, Namibia's far northeast extension into central Southern Africa. To find reviews, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Katima Mulilo trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by combination of shuttle, flight, and bus from Etosha National Park to Katima Mulilo takes 22 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle, flight, and bus; or do a combination of shuttle, flight, and car. On the 17th (Fri), you'll travel to Chobe National Park.

A trip to Chobe National Park awakens the naturalist in every traveler and opens numerous possibilities for adventure.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Nogatsaa and Tchinga and Livingstone Trails. There's more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Serondela Reserve.

To find where to stay, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Chobe National Park driving holiday planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Katima Mulilo to Chobe National Park. Traveling from Katima Mulilo to Chobe National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. On the 20th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls, a Zimbabwean town near the eponymous waterfall, serves as one of two prime gateway points to the majestic cascade and its surrounding national park.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Mon): see the world from above with a helicopter tour, get interesting insight from Tours, and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in December, and nighttime lows around 24°C. On the 22nd (Wed), you're off to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): stroll through Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the dramatic natural features at Kubu Island.

For ratings, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Makgadikgadi Pans National Park online journey planner.

You can do a combination of car, bus, and flight from Victoria Falls to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park in 9.5 hours. You will leave for Okavango Delta on the 25th (Sat).

Listed as a World Heritage Site, Okavango Delta represents a sanctuary for a rich and diverse animal and plant life, which continues to attract swarms of tourists, adventurers, and nature lovers.

Visiting Moremi Wildlife Reserve and NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust will get you outdoors. The adventure continues: stroll through Khwai Concession.

For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Okavango Delta trip itinerary planning app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Makgadikgadi Pans National Park to Okavango Delta. In December, daytime highs in Okavango Delta are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Namib-Naukluft Park.

One of the world's largest nature and game reserves, the vast Namib-Naukluft Park boasts sweeping desert and mountain landscapes, a diverse range of animal life, and the surreal Sossusvlei, a scenic saltpan sprinkled with towering red sand dunes and petrified acacia trees.

On the 30th (Thu), cruise along Spreetshoogte Pass. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape at Moon Landscape.

To find other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Namib-Naukluft Park tour itinerary planner.

You can fly from Okavango Delta to Namib-Naukluft Park in 23 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, shuttle, and train. Traveling from Okavango Delta to Namib-Naukluft Park, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Okavango Delta in December, expect Namib-Naukluft Park to be little chillier, temps between 27°C and 17°C. On the 1st (Sat), you'll travel to Aus.

Aus is a settlement in the ǁKaras Region of southern Namibia. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Wild Horses of the Namib and Garub Pan.

To see photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Aus online holiday planner.

Drive from Namib-Naukluft Park to Aus in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and flight. On the 7th (Fri), you'll travel to Fish River Region.

The Fish River Canyon, is located in the south of Namibia. On the 8th (Sat), soothe aching muscles at Ai-Ais Hotsprings Spa. On the next day, explore the stunning scenery at Fish River Canyon and then walk around /Ai-/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.

To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Fish River Region trip website.

Explore your travel options from Aus to Fish River Region with the Route module. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can travel to Cape Town.

Sweeping beaches, towering hilltops, and picturesque vineyards adorn the landscape of Cape Town, dominated by the imposing Table Mountain.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Muizenberg Beach. Discover out-of-the-way places like Franschhoek Motor Museum and Earthstompers Adventures. Explore Cape Town's surroundings by going to West Coast National Park (in West Coast National Park), Kraalbaai Beach/Lagoon (in Langebaan) and Stellenbosch (Eagle Encounters, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, &more). There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Platteklip Gorge, take a memorable drive along Chapman's Peak Drive, hike along Helderberg Nature Reserve, and contemplate the waterfront views at Noordhoek Beach.

To find photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Cape Town online vacation planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Fish River Region to Cape Town. The time zone difference moving from Central Africa Time (CAT) to South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is 1 hour. In January in Cape Town, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can fly to Port Elizabeth.

The sprawling city of Port Elizabeth, nestled on the scenic Algoa Bay, draws visitors with its sandy beaches, mild climate, and an enviable location as the gateway to the famous Garden Route.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): stroll through Cape Recife Local Authority Nature Reserve and then sample some tasty brews at Into Tours.

To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Port Elizabeth trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Port Elizabeth are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. On the 27th (Thu), you're off to Himeville.

Himeville is a small village/town situated in the foothills of the picturesque Southern Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, approx 130 km from Pietermaritzburg. For photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Himeville trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Port Elizabeth to Himeville. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to drive to Johannesburg.

Founded when gold was discovered in the area in the late 19th century, Johannesburg quickly grew into a bustling metropolis, South Africa's largest city and the region's economic hub.

On the 29th (Sat), contemplate the long history of Mandela House and then stroll through Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour and then stroll through Lion and Safari Park.

For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Johannesburg holiday planning app.

Explore your travel options from Himeville to Johannesburg with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in January, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.