28 days in South Africa Itinerary

A gateway to the popular Kruger National Park, Hazyview boasts an enviable location in South Africa's lowveld, surrounded by a staggering number of both natural and historic sites.

Step out of Hazyview with an excursion to Kruger National Park in Nelspruit--about 2h 15 min away. It doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Elephant Whispers and get outside with Outdoor Activities.

To find maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Hazyview road trip planning site.

Cape Town to Hazyview is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 15°C. You will leave for Hoedspruit on the 29th (Mon).

Hoedspruit offers proximity to Kruger National Park and features an airport, making it a popular jump-off point for a variety of tours and safaris.

Step out of Hoedspruit to go to Moremela and see Bourkes' Luck Potholes, which is approximately 1h 35 min away. Next up on the itinerary: take in breathtaking views at Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, tour the pleasant surroundings at Siyafunda Wildlife & Conservation, revel in the low prices at Godding & Godding, and browse the exhibits of iNyoka Art Gallery.

For maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Hoedspruit online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Hazyview to Hoedspruit takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May in Hoedspruit, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) to allow time to take a bus to Kruger National Park.

One of Africa's largest game sanctuaries and part of UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Program, Kruger National Park provides an immersive experience of wildlife.

Spend the 5th (Mon) surrounded by wildlife at Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park. And it doesn't end there: hike along Wolhuter Wilderness Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Napi Wilderness Trail, and surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

To see reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Kruger National Park trip itinerary maker app.

You can take a bus from Hoedspruit to Kruger National Park in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In June in Kruger National Park, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Johannesburg.

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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Johannesburg: Krugersdorp (Boer War Blockhouse & Wild Cave Adventures). Spend the 11th (Sun) trying your luck at Gold Reef City. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Apartheid Museum, steep yourself in history at Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct, browse the collection at Rosa Parks Library, and visit Maboneng Precinct.

For maps, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Johannesburg trip builder app.

You can fly from Kruger National Park to Johannesburg in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Kruger National Park in June, with highs in Johannesburg at 22°C and lows at 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Wed) to allow time for the flight to Cape Town.

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

Cape Town is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the awesome beauty at Table Mountain National Park, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Two Oceans Aquarium, step off the mainland to explore Robben Island Museum, and take in the waterfront activity at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

For where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Cape Town online trip builder.

Getting from Johannesburg to Cape Town by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to travel back home.