41 days in Johannesburg & Windhoek 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.

Nan Hua Temple and Regina Mundi will appeal to history buffs. Get in touch with nature at Off-Road Tours and Horseback Africa. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Johannesburg: Pretoria (Sacred Heart Cathedral, Melrose House, &more), Croc City Crocodile and Reptile Park (in Fourways) and The Cradle Nature Reserve (in Lanseria). There's still lots to do: shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary, see the interesting displays at Lindfield Victorian House Museum, and enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour.

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Zurich, Switzerland to Johannesburg is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to South Africa Standard Time (SAST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Zurich in July; daily highs in Johannesburg reach 22°C and lows reach 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to fly to Windhoek.

Located in the heart of the country, Namibia's capital city Windhoek receives a constant influx of tourists, in part because of its international airport.

Get outdoors at NamibRand Nature Reserve and Avis Dam Nature Reserve. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Safaris and Naute Kristall Cellar and Destillery. Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Daan Viljoen Nature Reserve, examine the collection at Owela Museum, stroll around Zoo Park, and admire the natural beauty at National Botanic Garden of Namibia.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Windhoek trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. The time zone difference when traveling from Johannesburg to Windhoek is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Johannesburg in August, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 12°C in Windhoek. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.