8 days in Johannesburg & Cape Town Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): contemplate the long history of Union Buildings. On your second day here, take an exotic tour of a safari tour.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Johannesburg trip itinerary planner.

Rochester, USA to Johannesburg is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. Traveling from Rochester to Johannesburg, you'll lose 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Rochester in April, expect Johannesburg to be somewhat warmer, temps between 75°F and 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Cape Town.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Franschhoek Motor Museum and South African Jewish Museum. Get a sense of the local culture at Fairview Wine and Cheese and St. George's Cathedral. Go for a jaunt from Cape Town to Franschhoek to see Eikehof about 58 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: learn the secrets of beer at Kiff Kombi Tours, get up close to creatures of the deep with Ocean Wonder, see the interesting displays at Cape Town Diamond Museum, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Twelve Apostles.

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Getting from Johannesburg to Cape Town by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Cape Town can reach 76°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.