13 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.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Thu): enjoy breathtaking views from Carlton Centre.

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Amsterdam, Holland to Johannesburg is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Johannesburg due to the time zone difference. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Amsterdam in December: high temperatures in Johannesburg hover around 33°C and lows are around 19°C. You'll have a few hours on the 19th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Deneysville.

Deneysville is a small town on the banks of the Vaal Dam in the Free State province of South Africa.HistoryDeneysville was established in 1936 and named after Deneys Reitz, writer of Commando: A Boer Journal Of The Boer War and son of former Orange Free State president Francis William Reitz. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Thu): tee off at Heron Banks Golf and River Estate. On the 20th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at Historic Motorcycle Museum and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Koppies Dam Nature Reserve.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Deneysville trip planner .

Drive from Johannesburg to Deneysville in 1.5 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can travel to Middelburg.

Middelburg is a large farming and industrial town in the South African province of Mpumalanga.Origin and historyMiddelburg was established as Nasareth, , in 1864 by the Voortrekkers on the banks of the Klein Olifants River. On the 21st (Sat), stroll through MBIDI Resort & Animal Sanctuary.

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You can drive from Deneysville to Middelburg in 3 hours. December in Middelburg sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to travel to Sabie.

Sabie is a forestry town situated on the banks of the Sabie River in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): take in the dramatic natural features at Bourkes' Luck Potholes and then stroll through Sabi Sand Game Reserve.

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Traveling by car from Middelburg to Sabie takes 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in December, and nighttime lows around 20°C. You'll have a few hours on the 24th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Deneysville.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sabie to Deneysville. Traveling from Sabie in December, Deneysville is little chillier at night with lows of 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to travel to Sun City.

Sun City is a luxury resort and casino, situated in the North West Province of South Africa. Kick off your visit on the 26th (Thu): explore the striking landscape of Pilanesberg National Park.

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Drive from Deneysville to Sun City in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Deneysville in December, expect a bit warmer with lows of 23°C in Sun City. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to travel to Pilanesberg National Park.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Fri): get a new perspective on nature at Mphebatho Cultural Museum & Moruleng Cultural Precinct.

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Traveling by car from Sun City to Pilanesberg National Park takes an hour. In December, daytime highs in Pilanesberg National Park are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Winterton.

Winterton is a small town situated on the banks of the Tugela River in the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Start off your visit on the 28th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Kwa Cheetah Breeding Project. Here are some ideas for day two: look for gifts at Hand Woven Rugs, sample the tasty concoctions at Drakensberg Brewery, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Cathedral Peak.

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Getting from Pilanesberg National Park to Winterton by car takes about 7 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and flight. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.