10 days in Kruger National Park, Johannesburg & Cape Town Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sun): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Kruger National Park.

For ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Kruger National Park holiday maker .

Mumbai, India to Kruger National Park is an approximately 23-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to South Africa Standard Time (SAST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from Mumbai in November, expect Kruger National Park to be slightly colder, temps between 33°C and 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Johannesburg.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): examine the collection at Apartheid Museum and then steep yourself in history at Constitution Hill. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Union Buildings and then try to win big at Emperors Palace.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Johannesburg travel route app .

Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from Kruger National Park to Johannesburg takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) 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.

Attractions like Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Greenmarket Square make great kid-friendly stops. Visit Robben Island Museum and Maclear's Beacon for their historical value. Next up on the itinerary: take some stellar pictures from Cape Point, trek along Platteklip Gorge, view the masterpieces at Osner Gallery | Private Collection, and take a leisurely stroll along Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

For maps, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Cape Town day trip site .

You can fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Cape Town can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.