52 days in Africa Itinerary

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

For more things to do, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Windhoek online journey maker.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Windhoek is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Traveling from Amsterdam in December, things will get much hotter in Windhoek: highs are around 38°C and lows about 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can drive to Ghanzi.

On the 13th (Mon), take in the exciting artwork at Kuru Art Project.

To see other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Ghanzi driving holiday planning website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Windhoek to Ghanzi. The time zone difference moving from Central Africa Time to Central Africa Time is 1 hour. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to drive to Okavango Delta.

Get outdoors at Moremi Wildlife Reserve and Khwai Concession.

To see ratings, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Okavango Delta vacation planner.

Explore your travel options from Ghanzi to Okavango Delta with the Route module. In December, daily temperatures in Okavango Delta can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.

To see photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park vacation planning website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Okavango Delta to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Victoria Falls.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to The Explorer Club and Mukuni Village.

To find photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Victoria Falls trip planner.

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

Get in touch with nature at Nogatsaa and Tchinga and Serondela Reserve. Next up on the itinerary: surround yourself with nature on Livingstone Trails.

To find more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Chobe National Park day trip website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park. On the 25th (Sat), you're off to Divundu.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Mahango Game Reserve and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Buffalo Core Area.

For reviews, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Divundu road trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Chobe National Park to Divundu with the Route module. The time zone difference moving from Central Africa Time (CAT) to Central Africa Time (CAT) is minus 1 hour. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can travel to Etosha National Park.

Step off the beaten path and head to Okaukuejo waterhole and Etosha.

For where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Etosha National Park sightseeing website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Divundu to Etosha National Park. You'll set off for Waterberg Plateau Park on the 30th (Thu).

Step out of the city life by going to Okonjima Game Reserve and Waterburg Plateau Park.

To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Waterberg Plateau Park day trip planning app.

Explore your travel options from Etosha National Park to Waterberg Plateau Park with the Route module. In December in Waterberg Plateau Park, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 20°C at night. On the 1st (Sat), you'll travel to Sesriem.

Get outdoors at Namib Desert and Sossusvlei. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Namib-Naukluft National Park and Sesriem Canyon. Go for a jaunt from Sesriem to Sossusvlei to see Hidden Vlei about 54 minutes away.

To find ratings, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Sesriem trip planner.

Traveling by car from Waterberg Plateau Park to Sesriem takes 16 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel to Fish River Region.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): soothe aching muscles at Ai-Ais Hotsprings Spa. On the 6th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in breathtaking views at Fish River Canyon and then stroll around /Ai-/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.

For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Fish River Region road trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Sesriem to Fish River Region. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Clanwilliam.

On your second day here, hike along Sevilla Rock Art Trail and then stroll through Ramskop Nature Reserve.

To see reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Clanwilliam itinerary maker tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Fish River Region to Clanwilliam. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Fish River Region to Clanwilliam. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in January, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Cape Town.

Step off the beaten path and head to Franschhoek Motor Museum and Bloubergstrand Beach. You'll get in some beach time at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Muizenberg Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Cape Town side-trips: Stellenbosch (Dorp Street & Eagle Encounters @Spier Wine Farm). There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Platteklip Gorge, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Two Oceans Aquarium, admire all the interesting features of Chapman's Peak Drive, and take in the dramatic natural features at Twelve Apostles.

For reviews, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Cape Town travel route site.

Drive from Clanwilliam to Cape Town in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Clanwilliam in January, you will find days in Cape Town are a bit cooler (32°C), and nights are about the same (20°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Johannesburg.

Get in touch with nature at Safaris and Lion and Safari Park. Explore hidden gems such as Horseback Africa and Wonder Caves. Change things up with these side-trips from Johannesburg: The Dell Cheetah Centre (in Parys), Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary (in Hartbeespoort) and Pretoria (Zipline, Hennops Hiking Trail, &more). Spend the 25th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, admire the majestic nature at Alberts Farm, steep yourself in history at Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct, and see the interesting displays at Apartheid Museum.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Johannesburg trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Cape Town to Johannesburg by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in January, and nighttime lows around 19°C. You'll set off for home on the 31st (Mon).