15 days in South Africa Itinerary

Johannesburg is known for museums, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Apartheid Museum, visit Maboneng Precinct, take in the exciting artwork at I was shot in Joburg, and don't miss a visit to Nelson Mandela Square.

To see photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Johannesburg online tour planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Johannesburg is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to South Africa Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Amsterdam in September, you will find days in Johannesburg are a bit warmer (30°C), and nights are about the same (12°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can fly to Kruger National Park.

Step out of Kruger National Park with an excursion to Kruger National Park in Nelspruit--about 1h 5 min away. Spend the 6th (Sun) surrounded by wildlife at Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park. There's much more to do: stroll through Sweni Wilderness Trail, hike along Bushmans Trail, and steep yourself in history at Masorini Archaeological Site.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Kruger National Park trip planning website.

You can fly from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Kruger National Park are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Hoedspruit.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hoedspruit: Hazyview (The Elephant Sanctuary & Elephant Whispers) and Safaris (in Phalaborwa). There's still lots to do: stroll through Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and look for gifts at Kumbaya Home Decor.

To find photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Hoedspruit route builder app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Kruger National Park to Hoedspruit. In September in Hoedspruit, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Cape Town.

Cape Town is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get great views at Cape Point, see the interesting displays at District Six Museum, meet the residents at Two Oceans Aquarium, and enjoy the sand and surf at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony.

To find maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Cape Town trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Hoedspruit to Cape Town in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Hoedspruit in September, with highs in Cape Town at 23°C and lows at 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.