12 days in South Africa Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): get outside with Outdoor Activities and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Kragga Kamma Game Park. On the next day, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Port Elizabeth is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to South Africa Standard Time (SAST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect much warmer weather when traveling from Amsterdam in November: highs in Port Elizabeth hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) to allow time to drive to Knysna.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Elephant Sanctuary The Crags, explore the striking landscape of Garden Route National Park, and then stroll through Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Featherbed Nature Reserve and then contemplate the waterfront views at Knysna Lagoon.

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You can drive from Port Elizabeth to Knysna in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or fly. In November, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to fly to Hermanus.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Stony Point Penguin Colony and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities. On the 27th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Panthera Africa - Big Cat Sanctuary, then kick back and relax at Grotto Beach, and then take in the pleasant sights at Hermanus Cliff Path.

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You can fly from Knysna to Hermanus in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Knysna in November, expect nights in Hermanus to be about the same, around 15°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Cape Town.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Pisces Divers and Company's Gardens. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cape Town: Franschhoek (Franschhoek Motor Museum & Franschhoek Pass) and Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden (in Stellenbosch). Next up on the itinerary: take a memorable drive along Chapman's Peak Drive, enjoy the sand and surf at Bloubergstrand Beach, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Twelve Apostles, and contemplate the waterfront views at Noordhoek Beach.

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You can drive from Hermanus to Cape Town in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. In November, daily temperatures in Cape Town can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.