10 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.

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 and take pictures at Nelson Mandela Foundation, gain some tasty knowledge on Time Anchor Distillery, and visit Maboneng Precinct.

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Washington, USA to Johannesburg is an approximately 26-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from Washington to Johannesburg. While traveling from Washington, expect slightly colder days and much colder nights in Johannesburg, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can fly to Cape Town.

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

Do some cultural sightseeing at Robben Island Museum and District Six Museum. There's still lots to do: take some stellar pictures from Cape Point, take in nature's colorful creations at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, step into the grandiose world of Castle of Good Hope, and take in the pleasant sights at Maclear's Beacon.

Before you visit Cape Town, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. June in Cape Town sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can travel back home.