24 days in South Africa Itinerary

Get outdoors at Safaris and Sterkfontein Cave. Get some historical perspective at Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct and Mandela House. Take a break from Johannesburg with a short trip to Kromdraai Gold Mine in Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, about 48 minutes away. It doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Apartheid Museum and wander the streets of Maboneng Precinct.

For reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Johannesburg trip planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Johannesburg is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Johannesburg due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Amsterdam in October, plan for much warmer days in Johannesburg, with highs around 32°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Hazyview.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Kruger National Park. Here are some ideas for day two: take an exotic tour of a safari tour and then stroll through Elephant Whispers.

Before you visit Hazyview, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can fly from Johannesburg to Hazyview in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Hazyview can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Hoedspruit.

Step out of the city life by going to Safaris and Tshukudu Game Lodge. It doesn't end there: stroll through Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre and browse the exhibits of iNyoka Art Gallery.

To see where to stay, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Hoedspruit trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from Hazyview to Hoedspruit takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Kruger National Park.

Step out of the city life by going to Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park and Idube Game Reserve. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Olifants Wilderness Trail, hike along Sweni Wilderness Trail, and get great views at Nkumbe View Site.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Kruger National Park day trip planning tool.

Explore your travel options from Hoedspruit to Kruger National Park with the Route module. In October, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to fly to St Lucia.

On the 14th (Thu), steep yourself in history at Veyane Cultural Village, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and then enjoy the sea views from Cape Vidal Lighthouse.

Plan trip to St Lucia with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

Getting from Kruger National Park to St Lucia by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can travel to Oudtshoorn.

On the 15th (Fri), relax in the rural setting at Safari Ostrich Farm, tour the pleasant surroundings at Cango Wildlife Ranch, and then Head underground at Cango Caves.

To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Oudtshoorn trip planning website.

Do a combination of bus and flight from St Lucia to Oudtshoorn in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Oudtshoorn can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can drive to Plettenberg Bay.

On the 16th (Sat), tour the pleasant surroundings at Birds of Eden, then stroll through Knysna Elephant Park, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Robberg Nature Reserve.

To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Plettenberg Bay online visit planner.

You can drive from Oudtshoorn to Plettenberg Bay in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In October in Plettenberg Bay, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 15°C at night. You'll set off for Gansbaai on the 17th (Sun).

Start off your visit on the 18th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary and then meet some fierce fish with a shark diving experience.

To find ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read Gansbaai trip website.

Traveling by flight from Plettenberg Bay to Gansbaai takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In October, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Cape Town.

Take a break from the city and head to Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Cape Point. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Robben Island Museum and Castle of Good Hope. And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Two Oceans Aquarium, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Groote Kerk, and see the interesting displays at District Six Museum.

For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Cape Town journey planner.

Getting from Gansbaai to Cape Town by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in October, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.