South Africa & Botswana Adventure
CreatorPieter Vandenbroucke
DateMay 5, 2026
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Day 1
Nov 7
Derwent House Boutique Hotel
- Arrive in Cape Town and keep the first day light
- Sunset orientation around Bo-Kaap
- Easy dinner near the waterfront and early night
Day 2
Nov 8
Derwent House Boutique Hotel
- Big Cape Town nature day
- Keep evening flexible depending on weather and energy
Day 3
Nov 9
Derwent House Boutique Hotel
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Day 4
Nov 10
Derwent House Boutique Hotel
- Travel to Greater Kruger / Hoedspruit
- Settle into the lodge and keep the afternoon open for rest or an optional short drive
Day 5
Nov 11
Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa
- Sunrise and sunset are the best wildlife windows
- Keep midday for lodge downtime because November can be hot
Day 6
Nov 12
Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa
- Mix of viewpoints, short walks, and recovery time
- If you want more safari instead, swap this for another game drive day
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Day 7
Nov 13
Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa
- Transfer north to Kasane, Botswana
- Easy evening on the riverfront after travel
Day 8
Nov 14
Chobe Bakwena Lodge
- Chobe is excellent for elephants and river wildlife
- November can bring dramatic afternoon storms, which often make for great skies
Day 9
Nov 15
Chobe Bakwena Lodge
- Alternative: stay in Botswana for a second Chobe safari day instead of crossing the border
Day 10
Nov 16
Chobe Bakwena Lodge
- Departure day
- Buffer time for the flight home or onward connection
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