21 days in South Africa Itinerary
Created using Inspirock South Africa journey planner
Start: Amsterdam
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Johannesburg
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Polokwane
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Kruger National Park
— 16 nights
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Komatipoort
— 1 night
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Johannesburg
— 1 day
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City of Light
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.To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Johannesburg trip itinerary planner.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Johannesburg is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Amsterdam to Johannesburg is 1 hour. Traveling from Amsterdam in July, things will get a bit cooler in Johannesburg: highs are around 22°C and lows about 5°C. You will leave for Polokwane on the 28th (Wed).
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Polokwane — 1 night
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Polokwane, meaning "Place of Safety" in Northern Sotho, is a city in the Polokwane Local Municipality and the capital of the Limpopo province, South Africa. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Wed): browse the different shops at Mall of the North and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Polokwane Game Reserve.
For where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Polokwane travel route builder tool.
Explore your travel options from Johannesburg to Polokwane with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in July, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Kruger National Park.
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For where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Polokwane travel route builder tool.
Explore your travel options from Johannesburg to Polokwane with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in July, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Kruger National Park.
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Kruger National Park — 16 nights
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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.Change things up with these side-trips from Kruger National Park: Hoedspruit (Spas, Tshukudu Game Lodge, &more), Phalaborwa (Qualito Craft Distillery & Amarula Lapa) and Kruger National Park (in Nelspruit). Spend the 31st (Sat) surrounded by wildlife at Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, make a trip to Tshokwane Picnic Site, trek along Wolhuter Wilderness Trail, and take in panoramic vistas at God's Window.
For maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Kruger National Park trip maker site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Polokwane to Kruger National Park. Traveling from Polokwane in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Kruger National Park, with lows of 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can go by car to Komatipoort.
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Komatipoort — 1 night
Komatipoort is a town situated at the confluence of the Crocodile and Komati Rivers in Mpumalanga province, South Africa. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sat): see exotic creatures in open habitats at Discover Kruger Safaris.
To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Komatipoort visit planning app.
Explore your travel options from Kruger National Park to Komatipoort with the Route module. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Johannesburg.
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To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Komatipoort visit planning app.
Explore your travel options from Kruger National Park to Komatipoort with the Route module. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Johannesburg.
Find places to stay Aug 14 — 15:
Johannesburg — 1 day
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City of Light
On the 15th (Sun), examine the collection at Apartheid Museum and then don't miss a visit to Nelson Mandela Square.
To find reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Johannesburg online journey builder.
Getting from Komatipoort to Johannesburg by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can fly back home.
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To find reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Johannesburg online journey builder.
Getting from Komatipoort to Johannesburg by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can fly back home.
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South Africa travel guide
Rainbow Nation
The landscapes of South Africa match its people in terms of diversity, richness, and vitality. From desert lands and coastlines, to the famous nature reserves sheltering the "Big Five" game animals, the country has natural charm in spades. The main cities provide a wealth of bars, clubs, shopping districts, and entertainment options to please the most demanding visitors, while traditional life can still be admired and respected in a collection of villages with beehive-style huts and an age-old cultural heritage. When in need of a minute to digest all that's happened during your trip to South Africa, sit down to a braai (traditional barbecue), and a bottle of wine made at one of the country's thriving vineyards.
