8 days in Johannesburg & Cape Town 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.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): contemplate the long history of Union Buildings. On your second day here, take an exotic tour of a safari tour.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Johannesburg trip itinerary planner.

Rochester, USA to Johannesburg is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. Traveling from Rochester to Johannesburg, you'll lose 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Rochester in April, expect Johannesburg to be somewhat warmer, temps between 75°F and 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Cape Town.

Sweeping beaches, towering hilltops, and picturesque vineyards adorn the landscape of Cape Town, dominated by the imposing Table Mountain.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Franschhoek Motor Museum and South African Jewish Museum. Get a sense of the local culture at Robben Island Museum and Kiff Kombi Tours. Change things up with these side-trips from Cape Town: Fairview Wine and Cheese (in Suider Paarl) and Eikehof (in Franschhoek). There's lots more to do: trek along Platteklip Gorge, see the interesting displays at Cape Town Diamond Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Ocean Wonder, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. George's Cathedral.

To see other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Cape Town driving holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Cape Town are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.