15 days in South Africa Itinerary

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, beaches, parks, shopping, and adventure. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take some stellar pictures from Cape Point, enjoy the sand and surf at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, stroll through Signal Hill, and take in nature's colorful creations at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

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Manchester, UK to Cape Town is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of bus and flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to South Africa Standard Time is 2 hours. Traveling from Manchester in November, you will find days in Cape Town are much hotter (28°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (15°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to take a bus to Stellenbosch.

Straddling the banks of the Eerste River, the university town of Stellenbosch enjoys international fame for its renowned wine estates and gourmet restaurants.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Tue): learn about winemaking at Eikehof, examine the collection at First South African Perfume Museum, then learn about winemaking at Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery Group, and finally learn about winemaking at Waterford Estate. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Wed): get engrossed in the history at The Stellenbosch Village Museum, examine the collection at Franschhoek Motor Museum, then learn about winemaking at Stellenrust Winery, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Van Ryn's Distillery.

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Traveling by bus from Cape Town to Stellenbosch takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In November in Stellenbosch, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to drive to Oudtshoorn.

Nestled in the arid valley of Little Karoo, the town of Oudtshoorn remains the hub of everything ostrich-related, housing the world's largest population of the flightless birds.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): relax in the rural setting at Wilgewandel Holiday Farm, then Head underground at Cango Caves, and then take a memorable drive along Swartberg Pass.

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Getting from Stellenbosch to Oudtshoorn by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Stellenbosch in November, you will find days in Oudtshoorn are a bit cooler (24°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to take a bus to Mossel Bay.

A popular stopover on South Africa's famous Garden Route, Mossel Bay charms tourists with its picturesque sandy shore that stretches along the Indian Ocean, and its pleasant, mild climate.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Fri): examine the collection at Janine Iron and Washing Museum, then walk around Harry Giddy Park, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Nkonzo Wildlife Research.

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Traveling by bus from Oudtshoorn to Mossel Bay takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In November, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Knysna.

Enshrouded in lush indigenous forest and surrounding a scenic lagoon of the same name, the Garden Route town of Knysna has plenty to offer.

Venture out of the city with trips to Plettenberg Bay (St. Christopher Catholic Church & Robberg Nature Reserve) and Birds of Eden (in The Crags). And it doesn't end there: take in the dramatic natural features at Knysna Heads, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Garden Route National Park, stop by Metelerkamps, and view the masterpieces at Jandreart Studio.

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You can drive from Mossel Bay to Knysna in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In November, daytime highs in Knysna are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time to travel to Jeffreys Bay.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): indulge your thirst for a good beer at Brewhaha Craft Brewery, then see the interesting displays at Jeffrey's Bay Shell Museum (Charlotte Kritzinger Shell Museum), and then kick back and relax at Paradise Beach.

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Traveling by car from Knysna to Jeffreys Bay takes 2.5 hours. In December in Jeffreys Bay, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Port Elizabeth.

The sprawling city of Port Elizabeth, nestled on the scenic Algoa Bay, draws visitors with its sandy beaches, mild climate, and an enviable location as the gateway to the famous Garden Route.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Wed): indulge your thirst for a good beer at Dockside Brewery and then stroll through Shamwari Game Reserve.

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Getting from Jeffreys Bay to Port Elizabeth by car takes about an hour. In December in Port Elizabeth, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.