28 days in Johannesburg & Dar es Salaam Itinerary

Step out of the city life by going to Lion and Safari Park and Ukutula Conservation Center. Change things up with these side-trips from Johannesburg: Zipline (in Rustenburg), The Cradle of Humankind (in Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site) and Union Buildings (in Pretoria). Spend the 16th (Mon) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Apartheid Museum, steep yourself in history at Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct, try your luck at Gold Reef City, and stroll through Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve.

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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. Traveling from Amsterdam in January, expect Johannesburg to be warmer, temps between 33°C and 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Dar es Salaam.

Get in touch with nature at Bongoyo Island and Pugu Hills Forest Reserve. There's lots more to do: step off the mainland to explore Mbudya Island, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, take in panoramic vistas at PPF Tower, and kick back and relax at Coco Beach.

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Traveling by car from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam takes 48 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Johannesburg in January; daily highs in Dar es Salaam reach 38°C and lows reach 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive back home.