60 days in South Africa Itinerary

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like uShaka Marine World and Mac Nicol's Caravan Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Durban: Splash Water World (in Amanzimtoti), Spas (in Ballito) and Salt Rock (Flag Animal Farm & Salt Rock Beach). And it doesn't end there: have unforgettable encounters with a shark diving experience, find something for the whole family at Big Rush Urban Adrenaline, stroll around Umgeni River Bird Park, and stroll through Golden Mile.

To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Durban trip planner.

Johannesburg to Durban is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Johannesburg in January, plan for a bit warmer nights in Durban, with lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can fly to Port Elizabeth.

Attractions like Shamwari Game Reserve and Hobie Beach make great kid-friendly stops. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Port Elizabeth: Parque Nacional dos Elefantes Addo (in Addo Elephant National Park), Sundays River Mouth and Beach (in Colchester) and Mosaic Studio (in Kenton-on-Sea). Spend the 14th (Sun) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's still lots to do: stroll through Sardinia Bay Beach, visit a coastal fixture at Fish River Lighthouse, enjoy the sand and surf at Point Beach, and stop by Mastertons Coffee and Tea Specialists.

For photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Port Elizabeth day trip tool.

You can fly from Durban to Port Elizabeth in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Durban in January: high temperatures in Port Elizabeth hover around 30°C and lows are around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can drive to Plettenberg Bay.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Robberg Nature Reserve and Knysna Elephant Park. Get out of town with these interesting Plettenberg Bay side-trips: Knysna (Jandreart Studio, Knysna Heads, &more) and Tsitsikamma National Park (Otter Trail, Bloukrans Bridge, &more). And it doesn't end there: stroll through Birds of Eden, cool off at Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park, indulge in some personalized pampering at Thai Massage Healing Hands, and walk around Plett Puzzle Park.

To find reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Plettenberg Bay travel route planner.

You can drive from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In January in Plettenberg Bay, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can go by car to Oudtshoorn.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Cango Caves and Wilderness Beach. Explore Oudtshoorn's surroundings by going to Meiringspoort (in De Rust) and George (Redberry Farm, Dutch Reformed Mother Church, &more). There's still lots to do: take a memorable drive along Swartberg Pass, stroll through Cango Wildlife Ranch, experience rural life at Cango Ostrich Show Farm, and stop by Lugro Ostrich Leather Products.

To see photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Oudtshoorn tour planner.

You can drive from Plettenberg Bay to Oudtshoorn in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Oudtshoorn can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to fly to Cape Town.

Attractions like Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Two Oceans Aquarium make great kid-friendly stops. The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Signal Hill, take in the waterfront activity at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and examine the collection at District Six Museum.

For reviews, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our Cape Town day trip planning site.

Traveling by flight from Oudtshoorn to Cape Town takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. January in Cape Town sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to fly to Kruger National Park.

When in Kruger National Park, make a side trip to see Kruger National Park in Nelspruit, approximately Nelspruit away. Spend the 6th (Tue) surrounded by wildlife at Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park. Spend the 5th (Mon) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's still lots to do: relax and rejuvenate at AM Spa Kruger, stroll through Wolhuter Wilderness Trail, explore the ancient world of Masorini Archaeological Site, and get great views at Nkumbe View Site.

To find where to stay, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Kruger National Park route builder.

You can fly from Cape Town to Kruger National Park in 4 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to travel to Hoedspruit.

Kids will enjoy Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre and Spas. Venture out of the city with trips to Phalaborwa (Hans Merensky Golf Estate & Hans Merensky Golf Course). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, buy something for everyone on your list at 24 Degrees South, tour the pleasant surroundings at Siyafunda Wildlife & Conservation, and get some fabulous bargains at Godding & Godding.

For ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Hoedspruit trip itinerary builder website.

You can take a bus from Kruger National Park to Hoedspruit in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In February, daytime highs in Hoedspruit are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Hazyview.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Lowveld National Botanical Garden and Safaris. Get out of town with these interesting Hazyview side-trips: Nelspruit (Sudwala Caves, Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Eden Sanctuary, &more). There's still lots to do: stroll through Elephant Whispers, make a trip to Pabeni Gate Kruger National Park, steep yourself in history at Shangana Cultural Village, and stop by Katundo Leather Pty Ltd.

To find maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Hazyview visit planner.

You can drive from Hoedspruit to Hazyview in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Hoedspruit in February: highs in Hazyview hover around 31°C, while lows dip to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Johannesburg.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Apartheid Museum and Maboneng Precinct. Explore Johannesburg's surroundings by going to Hartbeespoort Dam - Snake and Animal Park (in Hartbeespoort), Lion and Safari Park (in Broederstroom) and Pretoria (National Zoological Gardens of South Africa, Voortrekker Monument, &more). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Mandela House, get to know the resident critters at Monte Casino, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ukutula Conservation Center, and meet the residents at Lory Park.

To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Johannesburg vacation planning website.

Getting from Hazyview to Johannesburg by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Johannesburg are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can travel back home.