18 days in Johannesburg, Harare Province & Victoria Falls Itinerary

Venture out of the city with trips to Pretoria (Union Buildings, Voortrekker Monument, &more), Lesedi Cultural Village (in Lanseria) and Lion and Safari Park (in Broederstroom). Spend the 31st (Thu) trying your luck at Gold Reef City. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Apartheid Museum, visit Maboneng Precinct, make a trip to Nelson Mandela Square, and take an in-depth tour of Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct.

To see where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Johannesburg day trip planning app.

Groningen, The Netherlands to Johannesburg is an approximately 25-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Groningen to Johannesburg due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder evenings in Johannesburg when traveling from Groningen in August, with lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) to allow time to fly to Harare.

Harare is known for parks, zoos & aquariums, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Twala Trust Animal Sanctuary, stroll around Kingfisher Park, stop by Kumba Home & Gifts, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Anglican Cathedral.

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You can fly from Johannesburg to Harare in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in August, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Victoria Falls.

On the 8th (Fri), spend a relaxing day on the river with a rafting and tubing tour. There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park, stop by Cultural Vibes Music Shop, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

For ratings, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Victoria Falls tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Harare to Victoria Falls takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Harare in September, expect nights in Victoria Falls to be about the same, around 18°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 38°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.