24 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.

Get outdoors at Safaris and The Cradle of Humankind. Change things up with a short trip to Union Buildings in Pretoria (about 48 minutes away). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Apartheid Museum, try to win big at Montecasino, stop by James Findlay - Collectable Books & Maps, and contemplate the long history of Constitution Hill.

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Windsor, Canada to Johannesburg is an approximately 27-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from Windsor to Johannesburg. In November, Johannesburg is much hotter than Windsor - with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to travel 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.

Visiting Kruger National Park and Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park will get you outdoors. There's lots more to do: trek along Sweni Wilderness Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Bushmans Trail, and explore the ancient world of Masorini Archaeological Site.

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Traveling by combination of flight and taxi from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in November, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can travel to Hoedspruit.

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.

Visiting Safaris and Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre will get you outdoors. Change things up with a short trip to The Elephant Sanctuary in Hazyview (about 1h 25 min away). And it doesn't end there: explore the stunning scenery at Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, look for gifts at Kumbaya Home Decor, and stroll through Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre.

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You can do a combination of taxi and bus from Kruger National Park to Hoedspruit in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In November in Hoedspruit, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Wed): do a tasting at Du'SwaRoo Wine and Olive farm, then explore the fascinating underground world of Cango Caves, and then take a memorable drive along Swartberg Pass. On the 28th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Cango Wildlife Ranch, relax in the rural setting at Safari Ostrich Show Farm, then do a tasting at Doornkraal Padstal, and finally take in breathtaking views at Meiringspoort.

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Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Hoedspruit to Oudtshoorn takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, taxi, and flight; or drive. When traveling from Hoedspruit in November, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Oudtshoorn: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can drive to Plettenberg Bay.

As one of South Africa's most popular beach destinations, the resort town of Plettenberg Bay comes to life in December and January, when the holiday homes fill up with domestic tourists and foreigner visitors.

Step out of the city life by going to Robberg Nature Reserve and Birds of Eden. Change things up with these side-trips from Plettenberg Bay: Knysna (Garden Route National Park & Knysna Heads) and The Dolphin Trail (in Storms River). The adventure continues: trek along Otter Trail and stroll through Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary.

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Getting from Oudtshoorn to Plettenberg Bay by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in November, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can travel to Cape Town.

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

Visiting Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Cape Point will get you outdoors. There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Two Oceans Aquarium, hike along Platteklip Gorge, and get great views at Maclear's Beacon.

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Traveling by flight from Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in December, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.