12 days in Johannesburg Itinerary

Founded when gold was discovered in the area in the late 19th century, Johannesburg quickly grew into a bustling metropolis, South Africa's largest city and the region's economic hub.

Get out of town with these interesting Johannesburg side-trips: Lion and Safari Park (in Broederstroom), The Ugly Duckling (in Hartbeespoort) and Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site (The Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Cave). Spend the 22nd (Thu) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. Spend the 29th (Thu) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Apartheid Museum, brush up on your military savvy at South African National Museum of Military History, make a trip to Nelson Mandela Square, and try to win big at Gold Reef City.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Johannesburg visit planning tool.

If you are flying in from Nigeria, the closest major aiports are OR Tambo International Airport and Pilanesberg International Airport. In April, daily temperatures in Johannesburg can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 14°C.