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.

Attractions like Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct make great kid-friendly stops. Take a break from Johannesburg with a short trip to Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, about 46 minutes away. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Mandela House, examine the collection at Lindfield Victorian House Museum, try your luck at Montecasino, and get in on the family fun at Gold Reef City.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Johannesburg trip itinerary planner.

Auckland, New Zealand to Johannesburg is an approximately 19-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from New Zealand Standard Time to South Africa Standard Time is minus 10 hours. When traveling from Auckland in September, plan for warmer days and about the same nights in Johannesburg: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) to allow enough time to 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.

Go for a jaunt from Kruger National Park to Nelspruit to see Kruger National Park about 1h 5 min away. Spend the 12th (Sat) surrounded by wildlife at Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park. Next up on the itinerary: trek along Sweni Wilderness Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Bushmans Trail, and delve into the distant past at Masorini Archaeological Site.

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Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. September in Kruger National Park sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Cape Town.

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

Attractions like Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Two Oceans Aquarium make great kid-friendly stops. There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, contemplate the long history of Robben Island Museum, kick your exploration up a notch at Abseil Africa, and take in the waterfront activity at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Cape Town day trip tool.

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. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Kruger National Park in September, with highs in Cape Town at 23°C and lows at 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Durban.

Sunny weather and golden beaches await you on a vacation in Durban, a busy port city on the Indian Ocean known for its outdoorsy atmosphere.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sat): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at uShaka Marine World and then take in nature's colorful creations at Durban Botanic Gardens. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Umhlanga Main Beach and then meet some fierce fish with a shark diving experience.

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Fly from Cape Town to Durban in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Cape Town in September, expect Durban to be somewhat warmer, temps between 30°C and 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.