31 days in Johannesburg & Cape Town Itinerary

Founded when gold was discovered in the area in the late 19th century, Johannesburg quickly grew into a bustling metropolis, South Africa's largest city and the region's economic hub.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Johannesburg: 7th Heaven Scuba (in Krugersdorp), Silver Hills Gems (in Hartbeespoort) and Ukutula Conservation Center (in Brits). Spend the 8th (Wed) trying your luck at Gold Reef City. Spend the 12th (Sun) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Apartheid Museum, wander the streets of Maboneng Precinct, tour the pleasant surroundings at Lion and Safari Park, and contemplate the long history of Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our Johannesburg tour builder app.

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 June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Johannesburg, with lows of 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can 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.

Explore Cape Town's surroundings by going to Franschhoek (Eikehof, Lynx Wine, &more), Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens (in Betty's Bay) and Stellenbosch (The Stellenbosch Village Museum & Peter Falke Winery). And it doesn't end there: take some stellar pictures from Cape Point, look for all kinds of wild species at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, explore and take pictures at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Two Oceans Aquarium.

To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the Cape Town sightseeing planning app.

Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. June in Cape Town sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.