22 days in Cape Town & Sabie Itinerary

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

When in Cape Town, make a side trip to see Shark Diving in Gansbaai, approximately Gansbaai away. And it doesn't end there: take some stellar pictures from Cape Point, observe the fascinating underwater world at Two Oceans Aquarium, step off the mainland to explore Robben Island Museum, and enjoy the sand and surf at Clifton Beaches.

To find maps, photos, and other tourist information, read Cape Town itinerary planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Cape Town is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to South Africa Standard Time (SAST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Amsterdam in May, plan for somewhat warmer days in Cape Town, with highs around 24°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 12°C. You will leave for Sabie on the 17th (Mon).

Sabie is a forestry town situated on the banks of the Sabie River in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Change things up with these side-trips from Sabie: Graskop (Wonder View, The Pinnacle Rock, &more), Dullstroom (Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre, Dullstroom on the Dam, &more) and Lydenburg (Hops Hollow, Long Tom Pass, &more). There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, cruise along Panorama Route, stop by Curio D' Afrique, and admire the sheer force of Lone Creek Falls.

For where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Sabie online trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Cape Town to Sabie. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.