14 days in Johannesburg, Kruger National Park & Cape Town Itinerary

Step out of Johannesburg with an excursion to Lion and Safari Park in Broederstroom--about 1 hour away. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Apartheid Museum, contemplate the long history of Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct, don't miss a visit to Nelson Mandela Square, and brush up on your military savvy at South African National Museum of Military History.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Johannesburg is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Johannesburg due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Amsterdam in December, things will get much hotter in Johannesburg: highs are around 33°C and lows about 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Kruger National Park.

Get out of town with these interesting Kruger National Park side-trips: Kruger National Park (in Nelspruit) and Hoedspruit (Spas, Nature & Wildlife Tours, &more). Spend the 28th (Wed) surrounded by wildlife at Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park.

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Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Kruger National Park are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Cape Town.

Cape Town is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, tour the pleasant surroundings at Cape Point, observe the fascinating underwater world at Two Oceans Aquarium, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Lion's Head.

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You can fly from Kruger National Park to Cape Town in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. While traveling from Kruger National Park, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Cape Town, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.