6 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.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): examine the collection at Apartheid Museum.

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Singapore, Singapore to Johannesburg is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Singapore Standard Time to South Africa Standard Time, which is usually a -6 hour difference. Traveling from Singapore in May, expect nights in Johannesburg to be much colder, around 9°C, while days are little chillier, around 26°C. On the 22nd (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Cape Town.

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

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Greenmarket Square and The Old Biscuit Mill. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Table Mountain National Park and District Six Museum. There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, steep yourself in history at Groot Constantia, do a tasting at Klein Constantia, and stop by Prins & Prins.

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Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.