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 Hazel Food Market and Sandton City Shopping Centre. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct and Maboneng Precinct. Change things up with a short trip to Union Buildings in Pretoria (about 56 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Mandela House, make a trip to South Western Townships, look for gifts at Fourways Farmers Market, and examine the collection at Apartheid Museum.

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Singapore, Singapore to Johannesburg is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Singapore to Johannesburg. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Singapore in July: high temperatures in Johannesburg hover around 22°C and lows are around 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 The Old Biscuit Mill and Baraka Gifts and Decor. There's lots more to do: get great views at Cape Point, examine the collection at District Six Museum, admire the natural beauty at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Greenmarket Square.

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You can fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July in Cape Town, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 8°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.