60 days in Nairobi & Johannesburg Itinerary

You're likely to visit Nairobi at least once on a trip to Kenya, as the sprawling city houses the country's international airport and remains the jump-off point for many tours and safaris.

Venture out of the city with trips to Sigona Golf Club (in Kikuyu), Machakos (Maanzoni Sanctuary & Machakos People's Park) and Karunguru Coffee Estate (in Ruiru). Spend the 2nd (Mon) exploring nature at Nairobi National Park. Spend the 10th (Tue) behind the viewfinder with an inspiring photography tour. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, get interesting insight from ToKenya, examine the collection at Karen Blixen Museum, and see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.

For other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Nairobi holiday planner.

Zurich, Switzerland to Nairobi is an approximately 14-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Zurich to Nairobi, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect much hotter weather when traveling from Zurich in October: highs in Nairobi hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Johannesburg.

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.

Get out of town with these interesting Johannesburg side-trips: Croc City Crocodile and Reptile Park (in Fourways), Pretoria (Longstreet Art Lovers 1932, Pretoria National Botanical Garden, &more) and Vredefort Dome (in Parys). Spend the 5th (Sun) trying your luck at Gold Reef City. Spend the 14th (Tue) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Apartheid Museum, try your luck at Montecasino, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ukutula Conservation Center, and steep yourself in history at Mandela House.

For traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Johannesburg trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone changes from East Africa Time (EAT) to South Africa Standard Time (SAST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Nairobi in October, expect little chillier with lows of 13°C in Johannesburg. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.