6 days in Johannesburg & Cape Town Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Wed): see the interesting displays at Apartheid Museum and then make a trip to Nelson Mandela Square. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some photo ops at Voortrekker Monument, then steep yourself in history at Union Buildings, and then explore by horseback at Horseback Africa.

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Istanbul, Turkey to Johannesburg is an approximately 13-hour flight. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Istanbul to Johannesburg due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Istanbul in October, expect cooler with lows of 13°C in Johannesburg. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Cape Town.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the natural beauty at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, explore the striking landscape at Twelve Apostles, and then take in the awesome beauty at Table Mountain National Park.

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Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Johannesburg in October, you will find days in Cape Town are slightly colder (27°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.