15 days in South Africa 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.

On the 21st (Tue), see Off-Road Tours and then hike along The Wilds Nature Reserve.

To see more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Johannesburg trip itinerary website.

In February in Johannesburg, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Hartbeespoort.

Considered a gateway of the hartbees, a species of African antelope, the resort town of Hartbeespoort swarms with holiday homes around a popular arch-type dam.

Step off the beaten path and head to Croc City Crocodile and Reptile Park and Pretville. Step out of Hartbeespoort to go to Lanseria and see The Cradle Nature Reserve, which is approximately 32 minutes away. The adventure continues: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Lion Walk Safari, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and look for gifts at Silver Hills Gems.

To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Hartbeespoort travel route builder.

Traveling by car from Johannesburg to Hartbeespoort takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in February, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can fly to Kruger National Park.

One of Africa's largest game sanctuaries and part of UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Program, Kruger National Park provides an immersive experience of wildlife.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Olifants Wilderness Trail and Wolhuter Wilderness Trail. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kruger National Park: Hoedspruit (Spas & Siyafunda Wildlife & Conservation) and Bushbaby Adventures (in Phalaborwa). There's more to do: trek along Sweni Wilderness Trail.

For more things to do, ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the Kruger National Park trip planner.

You can fly from Hartbeespoort to Kruger National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In February, daily temperatures in Kruger National Park can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can fly to Cape Town.

Sweeping beaches, towering hilltops, and picturesque vineyards adorn the landscape of Cape Town, dominated by the imposing Table Mountain.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Scarborough Beach and St. James Beach. You'll get in some beach time at Strand Beach and St James Beach. The adventure continues: hike along Platteklip Gorge, kick back and relax at Hout Bay Beach, see the interesting displays at South African Jewish Museum, and see High Five.

To see photos, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Cape Town trip itinerary builder.

You can fly from Kruger National Park to Cape Town in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In February in Cape Town, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Ramsgate.

Step off the beaten path and head to Trafalgar Beach and Mzamba Beach. Visit Umzumbe Beach and Ramsgate Blue Flag Main Beach for some beach relaxation.

To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Ramsgate trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Cape Town to Ramsgate with the Route module. Traveling from Cape Town in March, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 22°C in Ramsgate. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) to allow time to drive back home.