How many days do you need in Cape Town, Johannesburg & Kruger National Park
- Most travelers spend 8-11 days in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Kruger National Park combined
- Visiting Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Kruger National Park in one week is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 12 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Franschhoek and Simon's Town
How Many Days to Spend in Cape Town
How Many Days to Spend in Kruger National Park
Recommended Itineraries for Cape Town, Johannesburg & Kruger National Park
Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cape Town, City Tour & Table Mountain | Cape Town |
| Day 2 | Full-Day Cape Highlights Tour | Cape Town |
| Day 3 | Cheese, Wine & Chocolate Tour | Cape Town |
| Day 4 | Cape Town to Johannesburg, Soweto Tour | Johannesburg |
| Day 5 | Johannesburg to Kruger, Big Five Night Drive | Kruger National Park |
| Days 6-7 | Safari in the Kruger National Park | Kruger National Park |
| Day 8 | Depart Kruger via Johannesburg |
Eight days will introduce you to some of the high points of South Africa on this itinerary. Spend three nights in Cape Town, complete with scenic drives, wine samples, and sweeping views, followed by a night in Johannesburg for a skim of the history of the Soweto district. End your outing with a safari through Kruger National Park and all its native wildlife. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 9 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cape Town, City Tour & Table Mountain | Cape Town |
| Day 2 | Wine Tour in the Cape Winelands | Cape Town |
| Day 3 | Atlantic Seaboard & Cape Peninsula | Cape Town |
| Day 4 | Cape Town to Johannesburg & African Dinner | Johannesburg |
| Day 5 | Safari Arrival Day, Big Five Night Drive, & Bush Braai | Kruger National Park |
| Day 6 | Big Five Sunrise Bush Walk | Kruger National Park |
| Day 7 | Full Day in Kruger National Park | Kruger National Park |
| Day 8 | Blyde River Canyon with Three Rondavels | Johannesburg |
| Day 9 | Depart Johannesburg |
Nine days will give you a nice amount of time to nourish your understanding of South Africa on this itinerary. Spend your first three nights in Cape Town walking through the historic city highlights, sampling local pours in the Winelands, and driving along the scenic coast. Stop in Johannesburg for an interactive dinner evening, then keep going to Kruger National Park for a classic safari. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cape Town, City Tour & Table Mountain | Cape Town |
| Day 2 | Wine Tour in the Cape Winelands | Cape Town |
| Day 3 | Atlantic Seaboard & Cape Peninsula | Cape Town |
| Day 4 | Cape Town to Johannesburg & African Dinner | Johannesburg |
| Day 5 | Soweto Township Visit, Traditional Dinner & Local Storytelling | Johannesburg |
| Day 6 | Safari Arrival Day, Big Five Night Drive & Bush Braai | Kruger National Park |
| Day 7 | Big Five Sunrise Bush Walk | Kruger National Park |
| Day 8 | Full Day in Kruger National Park | Kruger National Park |
| Day 9 | Blyde River Canyon with Three Rondavels | Johannesburg |
| Day 10 | Depart Johannesburg |
Take a 10-day trek through South Africa's top attractions with this itinerary. Listen to the wind blowing across Cape Town from atop Table Mountain, and then drive through the vineyards of the Winelands. From here, you'll get in touch with the country's human history on a Cape Town city tour and over a traditional dinner in Johannesburg. End your trip by listening to the bird calls and animals of Kruger National Park while on safari. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 11 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cape Town, City Tour & Table Mountain | Cape Town |
| Day 2 | Wine Tour in the Cape Winelands | Cape Town |
| Day 3 | Atlantic Seaboard & Cape Peninsula | Cape Town |
| Day 4 | Cape Town to Johannesburg & African Dinner | Johannesburg |
| Day 5 | Soweto Township Visit, Traditional Dinner & Local Storytelling | Johannesburg |
| Day 6 | Safari Arrival Day, Big Five Night Drive & Bush Braai | Kruger National Park |
| Day 7 | Big Five Sunrise Bush Walk | Kruger National Park |
| Day 8 | Full Day in Kruger National Park | Kruger National Park |
| Day 9 | Moholoholo Rehabilitation Center | Kruger National Park |
| Day 10 | Blyde River Canyon with Three Rondavels | Johannesburg |
| Day 11 | Depart Johannesburg |
Spend eleven days exploring some of South Africa's essential spots on this itinerary. You'll start off in Cape Town with day trips out to the Winelands and up the coast, then head over to Johannesburg for engaging dinner experiences and a tour of the Soweto township. Venture into Kruger National Park for an extensive safari before following the Panorama Route back to Johannesburg. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
9-Day Itinerary Including Franschhoek
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cape Town, City Tour & Table Mountain | Cape Town |
| Day 2 | Full-Day Cape Highlights Tour | Cape Town |
| Day 3 | Cheese, Wine & Chocolate Tour in Winelands | Franschhoek |
| Day 4 | Free Day in Franschhoek | Franschhoek |
| Day 5 | Winelands to Johannesburg, Soweto Tour | Johannesburg |
| Day 6 | Johannesburg to Kruger, Big Five Night Drive | Kruger National Park |
| Days 7-8 | Safari in the Kruger National Park | Kruger National Park |
| Day 9 | Depart Kruger via Johannesburg |
Take nine days to check off a curated list of some of South Africa's best spots. Start your adventure in Cape Town, where you can check out the city from atop Table Mountain and then get down into its many attractions. Venture out to the vines of Franschhoek to sample from its renowned cellars, jump down to Johannesburg for a cultural lesson and dinner, then conclude your trip on a safari through Kruger National Park. Read more
2-Week Itinerary Including Franschhoek & Simon's Town
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cape Town, Explore | Cape Town |
| Day 2 | Table Mountain Guided Hike, Cape Town Walking Tour, Traditional African Dinner | Cape Town |
| Day 3 | Western Cape Beer & Wine Adventure | Cape Town |
| Day 4 | Cape Town Optional Activities | Cape Town |
| Day 5 | Dyer Island Wildlife Tour, Transfer to Simon's Town | Simon's Town |
| Day 6 | Walk With Penguins at Boulders Beach, Paddle With Penguins | Simon's Town |
| Day 7 | Horseback Ride & Wine Tasting, Transfer to Franschhoek | Franschhoek |
| Day 8 | Franschhoek Valley Hop-On, Hop-Off Wine Tour | Franschhoek |
| Day 9 | Franschhoek to Kruger National Park, Arrival in Kruger & Sunset Safari | Kruger National Park |
| Day 10 | Full-Day Kruger National Park Safari | Kruger National Park |
| Day 11 | Kruger Bush Walk | Kruger National Park |
| Day 12 | Kruger National Park to Johannesburg, Maboneng Precinct Tour | Johannesburg |
| Day 13 | Bicycle Tour of Soweto, Soweto Guided Tour & Storytelling Dinner | Johannesburg |
| Day 14 | Depart Johannesburg |
This two-week sojourn in South Africa delivers the highlights, from cultural outings to wine tastings to wildlife adventures. In Cape Town, you'll get to know the region on city tours, guided hikes, and day trips to the Cape Winelands region to enjoy great food and wine. After walking with penguins near the southern Cape, you're off to Kruger National Park for wildlife safaris before ending the trip in Johannesburg, where you'll witness living history from the Apartheid era before heading home. Read more
How to travel between Cape Town, Johannesburg & Kruger National Park
How to get to Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park, situated in northeastern South Africa, is one of the biggest game reserves in Africa and is famous for its high density of wild animals. Two airports serve the national park: Skukuza and Phalaborwa. Flying to the airport closest to your accommodation offers great convenience. While there are direct flights from Johannesburg, those flying from other airports like Cape Town or Durban may need to book a connecting flight. This will add an extra hour or two. Read more
How to get from Cape Town to Johannesburg
Traveling the 870 miles (1,400 km) between Cape Town and Johannesburg can take anything from a mere two hours by plane to two days by car if you go straight there—but there's much to see and do along the way, and it's easy to make this route into a multi-week road trip. Read more
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