Johannesburg, Pilanesberg and Cape Town heritage in 8 days (7 nights)

8 days · South Africa · Johannesburg → Cape Town

A history-led week that begins with two nights in Johannesburg for the Apartheid Museum, Soweto and Constitution Hill. A road trip northwest leads to one night in Pilanesberg, a malaria-free reserve, with a sunset game drive. A flight south then gives four nights in Cape Town for the ferry to Robben Island, Table Mountain and a day down the peninsula to Simon's Town and the penguins at Boulders Beach. The trip has one road transfer and one domestic flight.

The route, stop by stop

1. Johannesburg, South Africa · 2 nights

Arrive by fly — International arrival at OR Tambo

Two nights leave time for the Apartheid Museum, a guided Soweto visit and Constitution Hill.

2. Sun City / Pilanesberg, South Africa · 1 night

Arrive by drive — By road northwest of Johannesburg

One night in a volcanic-crater reserve adds a game drive between the two city stays.

3. Cape Town, South Africa · 4 nights

Arrive by fly — Domestic flight from Johannesburg

Robben Island, the older parts of the city and the peninsula towns need several days.

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