37 days in Johannesburg 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.

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San Jose, Costa Rica to Johannesburg is an approximately 27-hour flight. Traveling from San Jose to Johannesburg, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from San Jose in June, expect nights in Johannesburg to be colder, around 5°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 22°C. On the 2nd (Thu), you're off to Johannesburg.

Visiting Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary and Climbing Tours will get you outdoors. You'll discover tucked-away gems like The Wilds Nature Reserve and Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve. Venture out of the city with trips to Pretoria (Spas, Zipline, &more), Hartbeespoort (Horseback Riding Tours, Boat Tours & Water Sports, &more) and Anton Smit Sculpture Park (in Bronkhorstspruit). Spend the 12th (Sun) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. Enjoy Johannesburg some more: stroll through Lion and Safari Park, see the interesting displays at Lindfield Victorian House Museum, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and engage your brain at Origins Centre Museum.

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Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.