26 days in Johannesburg & Cape Town Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Johannesburg side-trips: Pretoria (Statue of Nelson Mandela & Voortrekker Monument), Vredefort Dome (in Parys) and The National Heritage Monument (in Mogale City). Spend the 22nd (Wed) trying your luck at Gold Reef City. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Apartheid Museum, steep yourself in history at Mandela House, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre, and learn insider's secrets on Time Anchor Distillery.

To see photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Johannesburg trip builder app.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Johannesburg is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Traveling from Amsterdam to Johannesburg, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Amsterdam in February: high temperatures in Johannesburg hover around 32°C and lows are around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can fly to Cape Town.

Cape Town is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take some stellar pictures from Cape Point, take a leisurely stroll along Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, see the interesting displays at District Six Museum, and enjoy the sand and surf at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony.

To find more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Cape Town holiday planning app.

Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Cape Town are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.