30 days in Botswana Itinerary

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Ngamiland East
— 6 nights
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Chobe National Park
— 5 nights
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Nxai Pan National Park
— 1 night
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Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
— 2 nights
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Nata
— 1 night
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Serowe
— 2 nights
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Tshabong
— 2 nights
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Gaborone
— 10 nights
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Ngamiland East — 6 nights

Ngamiland East, a sub-district of Botswana's North-East District, is all about the wildlife and safaris.
You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Khwai Concession and Motsana Maun. Escape the urban bustle at NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust and Okavango River. When in Ngamiland East, make a side trip to see Moremi Wildlife Reserve in Moremi Game Reserve, approximately Moremi Game Reserve away. There's more to do: get outside with Mosu Safari Tours and explore the activities along Lake Ngami.

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Zurich, Switzerland to Ngamiland East is an approximately 23-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Central Africa Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Zurich in July, Ngamiland East is a bit cooler at night with lows of 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can travel to Chobe National Park.
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Chobe National Park — 5 nights

A trip to Chobe National Park awakens the naturalist in every traveler and opens numerous possibilities for adventure.
Explore hidden gems such as Serondela Reserve and Nogatsaa and Tchinga. Step out of the city life by going to Livingstone Trails and CARACAL Biodiversity Center. There's much more to do: stroll through Savute Reserve, see exotic creatures in open habitats at Steenbok Safari, and walk around Seboba Nature and Recreational Park.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Ngamiland East to Chobe National Park. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can travel to Nxai Pan National Park.
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Nxai Pan National Park — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Baines Baobabs.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chobe National Park to Nxai Pan National Park. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can travel to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
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Makgadikgadi Pans National Park — 2 nights

On the 24th (Mon), stroll through Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the striking landscape at Kubu Island.

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Explore your travel options from Nxai Pan National Park to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park with the Route module. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Nata.
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Nata — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Nata Bird Sanctuary.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Makgadikgadi Pans National Park to Nata. In July, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Serowe.
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Serowe — 2 nights

Serowe is a town in Botswana's Central District. Start off your visit on the 27th (Thu): get engrossed in the history at Khama III Memorial Museum and then stroll through Khama Rhino Sanctuary. Keep things going the next day: take in breathtaking views at Moremi Gorge.

To see reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Serowe trip planner.

Getting from Nata to Serowe by car takes about 5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Tshabong.
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Tshabong — 2 nights

On the 29th (Sat), explore the fascinating landscape at Kalahari Desert.

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Getting from Serowe to Tshabong by car takes about 9 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus, flight, and car. You will leave for Gaborone on the 30th (Sun).
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Gaborone — 10 nights

Planned as the capital after Botswana gained independence in the 1960s, Gaborone quickly transformed into a bustling city and the country's commercial center.
Take a break from the city and head to Maroon Tours & Safaris and Khutse Game Reserve. Step off the beaten path and head to ISKCON Gaborone and Christ the King Cathedral. Spend the 1st (Tue) in the pleasant surroundings of Mokolodi Nature Reserve. There's still lots to do: take some stellar pictures from Kgale Hill, tour the pleasant surroundings at Crocodile Pools River Safaris, make a trip to Matsieng's Footprints, and get a sense of history and politics at National Assembly Building.

For maps, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read our Gaborone trip planner.

You can drive from Tshabong to Gaborone in 6 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of car and flight. In July, daytime highs in Gaborone are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.
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Botswana travel guide

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Nature & Parks · Safaris · Nature & Wildlife Tours
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.
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