29 days in South Africa Itinerary

Taking a trip to Bela Bela allows visitors to enjoy mild weather and many hot springs.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): look for gifts at Bergenbos Kontreiwinkel and then stroll through Bouncy Croc. On the next day, tee off at Zebula Golf Course and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Adventures with Elephants.

For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Bela Bela route tool.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Bela Bela is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Amsterdam to Bela Bela, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Amsterdam in July, you will find days in Bela Bela are slightly colder (21°C), and nights are much colder (1°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can go by car to Hoedspruit.

Hoedspruit offers proximity to Kruger National Park and features an airport, making it a popular jump-off point for a variety of tours and safaris.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): take in the dramatic natural features at Three Roundavels and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre. Keep things going the next day: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Hoedspruit online holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Bela Bela to Hoedspruit takes 4.5 hours. Traveling from Bela Bela in July, expect Hoedspruit to be somewhat warmer, temps between 26°C and 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can drive to Marloth Park.

Marloth Park is a holiday town situated in northeastern South Africa in the Mpumalanga province (formerly Eastern Transvaal).GeographyOn the bank of the Crocodile River between Malelane and Komatipoort on the N4 national highway, Marloth Park is a wildlife sanctuary and holiday town. On the 20th (Thu), surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour and then stroll through Lionspruit Game Reserve.

For reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Marloth Park online trip planner.

Drive from Hoedspruit to Marloth Park in 4 hours. In July, daytime highs in Marloth Park are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Hazyview.

A gateway to the popular Kruger National Park, Hazyview boasts an enviable location in South Africa's lowveld, surrounded by a staggering number of both natural and historic sites.

Explore hidden gems such as Elephant Whispers and Safaris. Venture out of the city with trips to Bourkes' Luck Potholes (in Moremela), Wonder View (in Graskop) and Sudwala Caves (in Nelspruit). There's more to do: explore the stunning scenery at Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve and stroll through The Elephant Sanctuary.

To see photos, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Hazyview attractions planning website.

You can drive from Marloth Park to Hazyview in 2.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Hazyview can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to St Lucia.

The small coastal town of St Lucia provides travelers with a base for exploring the area's wetlands park, a World Heritage Site of lakes and rich, diverse wildlife.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park Wilderness Area and Emdoneni Cheetah project. Explore St Lucia's surroundings by going to Tunga Needlework Studio (in Hluhluwe) and Zamimpilo Community Market (in Ophondweni). There's more to do: take an exotic tour of a safari tour and explore the activities along Saint Lucia Estuary.

For maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the St Lucia trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Hazyview to St Lucia in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus, shuttle, and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to fly to Port Elizabeth.

The sprawling city of Port Elizabeth, nestled on the scenic Algoa Bay, draws visitors with its sandy beaches, mild climate, and an enviable location as the gateway to the famous Garden Route.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Kragga Kamma Game Park and Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds. When in Port Elizabeth, make a side trip to see Paradise Beach in Jeffreys Bay, approximately Jeffreys Bay away. Spend the 29th (Sat) in the pleasant surroundings of Shamwari Game Reserve. Spend the 30th (Sun) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's still lots to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities and look for gifts at The Tarot Lounge.

For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Port Elizabeth trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by flight from St Lucia to Port Elizabeth takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in July, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can drive to Graaff-Reinet.

Regarded as the fourth-oldest town in South Africa, Graaff-Reinet represents a well-preserved historic Dutch colonial settlement, set 750 (2,460 ft) above sea level on the banks of the Sundays River.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Mon): see the interesting displays at The Reinet House, see the interesting displays at Urquhart House Museum, and then stroll through Valley of Desolation. On the 1st (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the striking landscape of Camdeboo National Park.

To see reviews, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Graaff-Reinet trip planner.

Getting from Port Elizabeth to Graaff-Reinet by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can go by car to Plettenberg Bay.

As one of South Africa's most popular beach destinations, the resort town of Plettenberg Bay comes to life in December and January, when the holiday homes fill up with domestic tourists and foreigner visitors.

Explore hidden gems such as Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary and Garden Route National Park. Venture out of the city with trips to Knysna (Knysna Lagoon & Featherbed Nature Reserve) and Suspension Bridge (in Tsitsikamma National Park). The adventure continues: walk around Plett Puzzle Park, steep yourself in history at Nelson Bay Cave, tour the pleasant surroundings at Elephant Sanctuary The Crags, and get a taste of the local shopping with Elephant Walk Farm Stall.

To see reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Plettenberg Bay route tool.

Drive from Graaff-Reinet to Plettenberg Bay in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August in Plettenberg Bay, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Cape Town.

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

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Dyer Island Cruises and Stony Point Penguin Colony. Change things up with these side-trips from Cape Town: Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden (in Stellenbosch) and Franschhoek (Franschhoek Motor Museum & First South African Perfume Museum). There's much more to do: explore the striking landscape at Twelve Apostles, look for all kinds of wild species at Noordhoek Beach, examine the collection at Cape Town Diamond Museum, and admire the masterpieces at Zeitz MOCAA.

To see photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Cape Town trip itinerary site.

Getting from Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Plettenberg Bay in August, expect a bit cooler with lows of 9°C in Cape Town. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.