Day-by-Day Travel Plan
7-Day South Africa Itinerary
A comprehensive week exploring South Africa. South Africa is a country of breathtaking contrasts — sun-soaked Cape Town beneath the flat top of Table Mountain, the wine-draped valleys of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, the Big Five roaming the vast savannah of Kruger National Park, and a hard-won, still-unfolding history you can trace from Robben Island to the streets of Soweto. This itinerary takes you through the highlights — from iconic landmarks to local experiences.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrive in Cape Town
Cape Town
- ▸ Table Mountain
- ▸ V&A Waterfront
Cape Town — South Africa’s most iconic city, framed by Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean
Day 2 — Explore Cape Town
Cape Town
- ▸ Cape Point
- ▸ Robben Island
Day 3 — Arrive in Johannesburg
Johannesburg
- ▸ Apartheid Museum
- ▸ Constitution Hill
Johannesburg — South Africa’s largest city and economic hub, filled with museums, art galleries, and vibrant urban culture
Day 4 — Explore Johannesburg
Johannesburg
- ▸ Maboneng Precinct
Day 5 — Arrive in Soweto
Soweto
- ▸ Mandela House
- ▸ Hector Pieterson Memorial & Museum
Soweto — South Africa's largest township and a landmark of the country's struggle for democracy, on the outskirts of Johannesburg
Day 6 — Explore Soweto
Soweto
- ▸ Vilakazi Street
- ▸ Soweto Bicycle & Township Tours
Day 7 — Arrive in Durban
Durban
- ▸ uShaka Marine World
- ▸ Golden Mile
Durban — coastal city along the Indian Ocean, known for its golden beaches, surf culture, and Indian-influenced cuisine