9 days in South Africa Itinerary
Created using Inspirock South Africa trip builder
Start: Johannesburg
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Cape Town
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Plettenberg Bay
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Johannesburg
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End: Johannesburg
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Cape Town — 4 nights
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Mother City
Sweeping beaches, towering hilltops, and picturesque vineyards adorn the landscape of Cape Town, dominated by the imposing Table Mountain.Cape Town is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy the sand and surf at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, contemplate the long history of Robben Island Museum, stroll through Llandudno Beach, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Lion's Head.
To see more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Cape Town online trip itinerary maker.
Johannesburg to Cape Town is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. December in Cape Town sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Plettenberg Bay.
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Plettenberg Bay — 2 nights
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As one of South Africa's most popular beach destinations, the resort town of Plettenberg Bay comes to life in December and January, when the holiday homes fill up with domestic tourists and foreigner visitors.Kick off your visit on the 21st (Thu): take in the dramatic natural features at Knysna Heads, stroll through Knysna Elephant Park, and then stroll through Robberg Nature Reserve. Keep things going the next day: stroll through Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, stroll through Birds of Eden, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at Forest Nature Spa.
To find other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Plettenberg Bay trip website.
You can fly from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Plettenberg Bay are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Johannesburg.
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Johannesburg — 2 nights
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City of Light
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.On the 23rd (Sat), try to win big at Montecasino and then examine the collection at Apartheid Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: try your luck at Gold Reef City.
To find maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Johannesburg trip planner.
You can fly from Plettenberg Bay to Johannesburg in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Plettenberg Bay in December: highs in Johannesburg hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can travel back home.
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South Africa travel guide
Rainbow Nation
The landscapes of South Africa match its people in terms of diversity, richness, and vitality. From desert lands and coastlines, to the famous nature reserves sheltering the "Big Five" game animals, the country has natural charm in spades. The main cities provide a wealth of bars, clubs, shopping districts, and entertainment options to please the most demanding visitors, while traditional life can still be admired and respected in a collection of villages with beehive-style huts and an age-old cultural heritage. When in need of a minute to digest all that's happened during your trip to South Africa, sit down to a braai (traditional barbecue), and a bottle of wine made at one of the country's thriving vineyards.
