12 days in South Africa 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.

Apartheid Museum and Lindfield Victorian House Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Change things up with a short trip to Wild Cave Adventures in Krugersdorp (about 52 minutes away). Pack the 25th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Gold Reef City. There's still lots to do: learn about all things military at South African National Museum of Military History.

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Mumbai, India to Johannesburg is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time to South Africa Standard Time is minus 3.5 hours. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Mumbai in May: high temperatures in Johannesburg hover around 26°C and lows are around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Nelspruit.

Nestled on the banks of the Crocodile River, Nelspruit provides visitors with a convenient base point boasting two airports and an enviable location on the road between Johannesburg and the Mozambican border.

Visiting Kruger National Park and Elephant Whispers will get you outdoors. There's still lots to do: browse the different shops at i'langa Mall.

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You can fly from Johannesburg to Nelspruit in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Johannesburg in May, Nelspruit is a bit warmer at night with lows of 15°C. You'll set off for Cape Town on the 28th (Sun).

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

Museum-lovers will appreciate District Six Museum and AVOOVA. Step out of the city life by going to Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Clifton Beaches. There's still lots to do: take in the awesome beauty at Table Mountain National Park, browse the eclectic array of goods at The Old Biscuit Mill, stop by Uwe Koetter Jewellers, and explore the striking landscape at Twelve Apostles.

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Traveling by flight from Nelspruit to Cape Town takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in May, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to travel back home.