40 days in Johannesburg, Windhoek & Cape Town Itinerary

Do some cultural sightseeing at Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial and Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct. Take a break from the city and head to Safaris and Horseback Africa. Explore Johannesburg's surroundings by going to Rustenburg (Sabai Jai & Zipline), Pretoria (Voortrekker Monument, Rietvlei Nature Reserve, &more) and Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre (in Hartbeespoort). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Apartheid Museum, immerse yourself in nature at Alberts Farm, contemplate the long history of Mandela House, and visit Maboneng Precinct.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Johannesburg is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to South Africa Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Amsterdam in November, plan for much warmer days in Johannesburg, with highs around 32°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to fly to Windhoek.

Get some cultural insight at National Museum of Namibia and Cuno Hoffmeister Memorial Observatory. Explore hidden gems such as NamibRand Nature Reserve and Safaris. There's much more to do: hunt for treasures at Namibia Craft Centre, see the interesting displays at Owela Museum, tour the pleasant surroundings at Daan Viljoen Nature Reserve, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Christuskirche.

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You can fly from Johannesburg to Windhoek in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time (SAST) to Central Africa Time (CAT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Johannesburg in November, expect nights in Windhoek to be about the same, around 19°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 38°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Cape Town.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Groot Constantia and Wine Flies Wine Tours - Day Tours. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Franschhoek Motor Museum and Franschhoek Pass. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cape Town: Nederburg Wines (in Paarl), Franschhoek (Lynx Wine, Eikehof, &more) and Fairview Wine and Cheese (in Suider Paarl). There's much more to do: engage your brain at Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, don't miss a visit to Bay Harbour Market, do a tasting at Delaire Graff Estate, and explore the activities along Noordhoek Beach.

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Fly from Windhoek to Cape Town in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Windhoek to Cape Town, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Windhoek in November, with highs in Cape Town at 28°C and lows at 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.