9 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.

Do your shopping at Sandton City Shopping Centre and Fourways Farmers Market. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct and Mandela House. Venture out of the city with trips to Pretoria (Union Buildings & Hazel Food Market). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Apartheid Museum, wander the streets of Maboneng Precinct, and don't miss a visit to South Western Townships.

To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, use the Johannesburg trip itinerary maker website.

Singapore, Singapore to Johannesburg is an approximately 14.5- hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Singapore to Johannesburg. Traveling from Singapore in July, things will get much colder in Johannesburg: highs are around 22°C and lows about 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Cape Town.

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

Popular historic sites such as Robben Island Museum and Groote Kerk are in your itinerary. Shop till you drop at Greenmarket Square and The Old Biscuit Mill. There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, take in nature's colorful creations at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, look for gifts at Uwe Koetter Jewellers, and take in the awesome beauty at Table Mountain National Park.

To find photos, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Cape Town planner.

Fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Cape Town are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can travel back home.