3 nights in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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In 2 full days, you can see the main attractions of Rio de Janeiro. If you want to explore other amazing sites and relax on the beach, you need to stay longer. We suggest you rent a hotel room or apartment at either Copacabana, Ipanema or in Santa Teresa. We can recommend the Ritz Copacabana Boutique Hotel. This is not a hotel of the famous Ritz chain, but to our taste even nicer and at an affordable price. Contact them for a discount when booking directly. Do not miss a stroll through the Parque Lage and visit the Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage - a truly stunning setting with the Cristo Redentor high up on the hill. Use Uber to get around Rio de Janeiro - it's safe and cheap. Do not walk at night.

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2 nights in Gaborone, Botswana

1 full day is enough to explore the National Parks in and nearby the city. We recommend to stay in one of the modern apartments bookable on AirBnB. We stayed on a high floor in one of the few skyscrapers of the city and got an amazing view and gorgeous African sunsets. Gaborone is a quite modern, clean and advanced African city - you'll be surprised and probably expect something else.

1 night in the Rhino National Park, Botswana

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Approximately 3.5 hours drive north of Gaborone, you can spend a night in the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. You should be able to do one or two game drives. We saw only two Rhinos, but many Zebras and other wild animals. Probably this area doesn't compare to the Okavango Delta in terns of landscapes and wildlife, but definitely worth a visit when staying in Gaborone.