10 days in Johannesburg & Cape Town Itinerary

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Apartheid Museum and South African National Museum of Military History. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct, explore the galleries of I was shot in Joburg, buy something for everyone on your list at Walter Sisulu Square, and look for gifts at Jack Friedman Eastgate.

For maps, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read Johannesburg planner.

Washington, USA to Johannesburg is an approximately 26-hour flight. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Washington to Johannesburg due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington in May, Johannesburg is slightly colder at night with lows of 47°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Cape Town.

Get a sense of the local culture at Robben Island Museum and Maclear's Beacon. There's much more to do: get great views at Cape Point, wander the streets of Bo-kaap, take in the waterfront activity at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and admire all the interesting features of Groot Constantia.

To see photos and other tourist information, use the Cape Town route planner.

Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Cape Town can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.