9 days in Botswana Itinerary

Planned as the capital after Botswana gained independence in the 1960s, Gaborone quickly transformed into a bustling city and the country's commercial center.

Get a sense of the local culture at ISKCON Gaborone and Sri Balaji Temple. Pack the 22nd (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Lion Park Resort. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at National Museum, pause for some photo ops at Three Chiefs' Statues, pause for some serene contemplation at Christ the King Cathedral, and soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.

For reviews, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read Gaborone trip planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Gaborone is an approximately 23-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Gaborone due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Amsterdam in April: high temperatures in Gaborone hover around 20°C and lows are around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Okavango Delta.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust. Keep things going the next day: stroll through Moremi Wildlife Reserve.

To find more things to do, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Okavango Delta holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Gaborone to Okavango Delta takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Traveling from Gaborone in April, expect nights in Okavango Delta to be about the same, around 19°C, while days are warmer, around 34°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.