60 days in Zambia, Botswana & South Africa Itinerary
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Start: London, United Kingdom
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Livingstone, Zambia
— 8 nights
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Chobe National Park, Botswana
— 4 nights
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Johannesburg, South Africa
— 6 nights
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Kruger National Park, South Africa
— 7 nights
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Hoedspruit, South Africa
— 6 nights
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Hazyview, South Africa
— 5 nights
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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
— 5 nights
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Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
— 5 nights
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Oudtshoorn, South Africa
— 3 nights
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Cape Town, South Africa
— 10 nights
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Livingstone, Zambia — 8 nights
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Step out of Livingstone with an excursion to Batoka Gorge in Kazungula--about 1h 50 min away. There's much more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Victoria Falls, examine the collection at Railway Museum, admire all the interesting features of Mukuni Village, and take in the exciting artwork at Wayiwayi Art Studio and Gallery.
To see maps, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Livingstone travel route builder app.
London, UK to Livingstone is an approximately 17-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from London to Livingstone. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from London in March; daily highs in Livingstone reach 32°C and lows reach 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Chobe National Park.
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To see maps, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Livingstone travel route builder app.
London, UK to Livingstone is an approximately 17-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from London to Livingstone. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from London in March; daily highs in Livingstone reach 32°C and lows reach 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Chobe National Park.
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Chobe National Park, Botswana — 4 nights
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Chobe National Park is known for parks, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at CARACAL Biodiversity Center and make a trip to Boab Prison Tree.
To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Chobe National Park online road trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Livingstone to Chobe National Park. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Johannesburg.
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To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Chobe National Park online road trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Livingstone to Chobe National Park. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Johannesburg.
Find places to stay Mar 26 — 30:
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Johannesburg, South Africa — 6 nights
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City of Light
Explore Johannesburg's surroundings by going to Voortrekker Monument (in Pretoria) and Ukutula Conservation Center (in Brits). Spend the 2nd (Sat) trying your luck at Gold Reef City. Spend the 31st (Thu) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Apartheid Museum, wander the streets of Maboneng Precinct, contemplate the long history of Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct, and try to win big at Montecasino.
To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read Johannesburg trip tool.
You can fly from Chobe National Park to Johannesburg in 5 hours. In March, daytime highs in Johannesburg are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Kruger National Park.
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To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read Johannesburg trip tool.
You can fly from Chobe National Park to Johannesburg in 5 hours. In March, daytime highs in Johannesburg are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Kruger National Park.
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Kruger National Park, South Africa — 7 nights
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Take a break from Kruger National Park with a short trip to Kruger National Park in Nelspruit, about 1h 5 min away. Spend the 12th (Tue) surrounded by wildlife at Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park. There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Sweni Wilderness Trail, indulge in some personalized pampering at AM Spa Kruger, trek along Wolhuter Wilderness Trail, and take some stellar pictures from Nkumbe View Site.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Kruger National Park trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April in Kruger National Park, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Hoedspruit.
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To see more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Kruger National Park trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April in Kruger National Park, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Hoedspruit.
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Hoedspruit, South Africa — 6 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Hoedspruit: Phalaborwa (Qualito Craft Distillery & Amarula Lapa). And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre, take in the exciting artwork at Kingfisher Gallery, look for gifts at Kumbaya Home Decor, and meet the residents at Hoedspruit Reptile Centre.
For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Hoedspruit vacation maker.
You can take a bus from Kruger National Park to Hoedspruit in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Hazyview.
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For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Hoedspruit vacation maker.
You can take a bus from Kruger National Park to Hoedspruit in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Hazyview.
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Hazyview, South Africa — 5 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Barberton Makhonjwa Geotrail (in Barberton) and Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Eden Sanctuary (in Nelspruit). There's still lots to do: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, contemplate the long history of Shangana Cultural Village, make a trip to Pabeni Gate Kruger National Park, and whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.
To see maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Hazyview road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Hoedspruit to Hazyview takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in April, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Port Elizabeth.
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To see maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Hazyview road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Hoedspruit to Hazyview takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in April, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Port Elizabeth.
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Port Elizabeth, South Africa — 5 nights
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Windy City
Explore Port Elizabeth's surroundings by going to Sundays River Mouth and Beach (in Colchester) and Parque Nacional dos Elefantes Addo (in Addo Elephant National Park). Spend the 25th (Mon) in the pleasant surroundings of Shamwari Game Reserve. Spend the 27th (Wed) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. And it doesn't end there: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, pause for some serene contemplation at St Marks Congregational Church, and contemplate the long history of Prince Alfred's Guard Memorial.
To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Port Elizabeth attractions planner.
Fly from Hazyview to Port Elizabeth in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to drive to Plettenberg Bay.
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To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Port Elizabeth attractions planner.
Fly from Hazyview to Port Elizabeth in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to drive to Plettenberg Bay.
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Plettenberg Bay, South Africa — 5 nights
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Explore Plettenberg Bay's surroundings by going to Tsitsikamma National Park (Otter Trail, Suspension Bridge, &more) and Knysna (Garden Route National Park & Knysna Heads). There's more to do: stroll through Robberg Nature Reserve and stop by La Carla Mask Atelier.
To find more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Plettenberg Bay vacation tool.
You can drive from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Plettenberg Bay can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Oudtshoorn.
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To find more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Plettenberg Bay vacation tool.
You can drive from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Plettenberg Bay can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Oudtshoorn.
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Oudtshoorn, South Africa — 3 nights
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Ostrich Capital of the World
Explore Oudtshoorn's surroundings by going to Wilderness Beach (in Wilderness) and Meiringspoort (in De Rust). Next up on the itinerary: explore the fascinating underground world of Cango Caves, stroll through Cango Wildlife Ranch, cruise along Swartberg Pass, and relax in the rural setting at Safari Ostrich Farm.
To see reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Oudtshoorn driving holiday planner.
Drive from Plettenberg Bay to Oudtshoorn in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Plettenberg Bay in May since evenings lows in Oudtshoorn dip to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Cape Town.
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To see reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Oudtshoorn driving holiday planner.
Drive from Plettenberg Bay to Oudtshoorn in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Plettenberg Bay in May since evenings lows in Oudtshoorn dip to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Cape Town.
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Find places to stay May 3 — 6:
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Cape Town, South Africa — 10 nights
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Mother City
Cape Town is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the natural beauty at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Lion's Head, see the interesting displays at District Six Museum, and stroll through Signal Hill.
For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Cape Town trip maker tool.
Getting from Oudtshoorn to Cape Town by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In May in Cape Town, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.
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For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Cape Town trip maker tool.
Getting from Oudtshoorn to Cape Town by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In May in Cape Town, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.
Find places to stay May 6 — 16:
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Zambia travel guide
Air Conditioned State
Landlocked Zambia remains best known, a little counter intuitively perhaps, for its bodies of water. Three large rivers run through the country, with most of the big urban areas and smaller settlements sticking close to waterways and the valleys they've cut over millennia. Holidays in Zambia are adventurous affairs, with real planning required to get the most out of the country--foreign visitors find the infrastructure lacking and familiar comforts practically nonexistent. Traditional villages remain the most culturally rewarding places to visit in Zambia, while superlative natural features include animal-rich national parks and picturesque waterfalls.
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.
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.
