58 days in South Africa & Nairobi Itinerary

Cape Town is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire all the interesting features of Cape Point, observe the fascinating underwater world at Two Oceans Aquarium, see the interesting displays at District Six Museum, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Table Mountain.

For photos, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Cape Town online holiday builder.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Cape Town is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town is 5 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Rio de Janeiro in May; daily highs in Cape Town reach 24°C and lows reach 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can drive to Gansbaai.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): have unforgettable encounters with a shark diving experience and then stroll through African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary.

To see photos, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Gansbaai trip maker website.

Drive from Cape Town to Gansbaai in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of train and taxi. In May, daytime highs in Gansbaai are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can fly to Oudtshoorn.

On the 11th (Thu), take in the exciting artwork at Cape Palette Art Gallery, then stroll through Cango Wildlife Ranch, and then explore the stunning scenery at Meiringspoort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Fri): look for gifts at Bella-Mia Pottery, then explore the fascinating underground world of Cango Caves, and then cruise along Swartberg Pass.

To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Oudtshoorn trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Gansbaai to Oudtshoorn takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In May in Oudtshoorn, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Tsitsikamma National Park.

Tsitsikamma National Park is known for adventure, sightseeing, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: surround yourself with nature on Stormsriver Adventures - Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Journey, don't miss a visit to Tsitsikamma Forest’s Big Tree, explore the galleries of Bitou Art Gallery, and hike along Waterfall Trail.

To find photos, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Tsitsikamma National Park online road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Oudtshoorn to Tsitsikamma National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Durban.

Venture out of the city with trips to Ballito (Holla Trails & Spas). There's still lots to do: have unforgettable encounters with a shark diving experience, see the interesting displays at Phansi Museum, play a few rounds at Zimbali Golf Course, and admire the natural beauty at Durban Botanic Gardens.

For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Durban trip itinerary builder.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Tsitsikamma National Park to Durban in 6.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Tsitsikamma National Park in May, expect Durban to be a bit warmer, temps between 31°C and 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can fly to Nelspruit.

Go for a jaunt from Nelspruit to Barberton to see Barberton Makhonjwa Geotrail about 44 minutes away. Spend the 22nd (Mon) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Lowveld National Botanical Garden, try your luck at Emnotweni Casino, browse the exhibits of Into The Kruger Wildlife Gallery, and stroll through Pumbaa Wildpark And Accommodation.

For ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Nelspruit online route maker.

You can fly from Durban to Nelspruit in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Durban in May, things will get little chillier in Nelspruit: highs are around 27°C and lows about 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can go by car to Hazyview.

Spend the 25th (Thu) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. The adventure continues: take in breathtaking views at Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, tour the pleasant surroundings at The Elephant Sanctuary, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and don't miss a visit to Pabeni Gate Kruger National Park.

For photos, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Hazyview sightseeing planner.

Drive from Nelspruit to Hazyview in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Hazyview are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to drive to Hoedspruit.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hoedspruit: Phalaborwa (Amarula Lapa & Qualito Craft Distillery). And it doesn't end there: stroll through Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre, look for gifts at Kumbaya Home Decor, view the masterpieces at iNyoka Art Gallery, and see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.

To find ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Hoedspruit tour itinerary planner.

Getting from Hazyview to Hoedspruit by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. May in Hoedspruit sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Kruger National Park.

Spend the 9th (Fri) surrounded by wildlife at Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park. There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Sweni Wilderness Trail, trek along Wolhuter Wilderness Trail, make a trip to Tshokwane Picnic Site, and take some stellar pictures from Nkumbe View Site.

To see other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Kruger National Park travel planning app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Hoedspruit to Kruger National Park. In June, daytime highs in Kruger National Park are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can fly to Johannesburg.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Johannesburg: Kai Thai Spa (in Roodepoort), Ukutula Conservation Center (in Brits) and Lion and Safari Park (in Broederstroom). Spend the 15th (Thu) trying your luck at Gold Reef City. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Apartheid Museum, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, visit Maboneng Precinct, and tour the pleasant surroundings at The Cradle of Humankind.

For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Johannesburg trip planner.

You can fly from Kruger National Park to Johannesburg in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Kruger National Park in June, expect Johannesburg to be a bit cooler, temps between 22°C and 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Fri) to allow time for the flight to Nairobi.

Spend the 17th (Sat) exploring nature at Nairobi National Park. Spend the 22nd (Thu) behind the viewfinder with an inspiring photography tour. There's lots more to do: stroll through Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, see Off-Road Tours, examine the collection at Nairobi National Museum, and get interesting insight from ToKenya.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, use the Nairobi trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time (SAST) to East Africa Time (EAT), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In June, Nairobi is somewhat warmer than Johannesburg - with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.