31 days in Johannesburg & Kruger National Park Itinerary

Venture out of the city with trips to Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site (Kromdraai Gold Mine & The Cradle of Humankind), Pretoria (National Library of South Africa, Voortrekker Monument, &more) and Hartbeespoort (Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary & Incendo Distillery). Spend the 3rd (Wed) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Apartheid Museum, stroll through Ukutula Conservation Center, hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, and try to win big at Montecasino.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Johannesburg road trip planner.

San Francisco, USA to Johannesburg is an approximately 26.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to South Africa Standard Time (SAST), which is usually a 10 hour difference. Traveling from San Francisco in June, things will get slightly colder in Johannesburg: highs are around 66°F and lows about 41°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Kruger National Park.

Explore Kruger National Park's surroundings by going to Big Boabab (in Gravelotte), Kruger National Park (in Nelspruit) and Phalaborwa (Hans Merensky Golf Estate, Qualito Craft Distillery, &more). Spend the 18th (Thu) surrounded by wildlife at Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park. There's much more to do: explore the stunning scenery at Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, tour the pleasant surroundings at Wolhuter Wilderness Trail, hike along Nyalaland Wilderness Trail, and make a trip to Tshokwane Picnic Site.

To find where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Kruger National Park route tool.

You can fly from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, Kruger National Park is somewhat warmer than Johannesburg - with highs of 73°F and lows of 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.