10 days in South Africa & Addis Ababa Itinerary

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.

On the 23rd (Thu), see the interesting displays at Apartheid Museum, steep yourself in history at Mandela House, then take an in-depth tour of Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct, and finally buy something for everyone on your list at Jack Friedman Eastgate.

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Shenzhen, China to Johannesburg is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from China Standard Time (CST) to South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is minus 6 hours. Traveling from Shenzhen in July, things will get much colder in Johannesburg: highs are around 22°C and lows about 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Kruger National Park.

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.

Spend the 24th (Fri) exploring nature at Kruger National Park. It doesn't end there: take some stellar pictures from Nkumbe View Site and explore the ancient world of Masorini Archaeological Site.

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You can fly from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Johannesburg in July; daily highs in Kruger National Park reach 26°C and lows reach 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Cape Town.

Sweeping beaches, towering hilltops, and picturesque vineyards adorn the landscape of Cape Town, dominated by the imposing Table Mountain.

On the 27th (Mon), kick back and relax at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, then take some stellar pictures from Cape Point, then browse the exhibits of Martin Osner Fine Art Photography Gallery, and finally stop by Baraka Gifts and Decor. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Tue): examine the collection at District Six Museum, then take in the waterfront activity at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Two Oceans Aquarium.

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Traveling by flight from Kruger National Park to Cape Town takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Kruger National Park in July, expect nights in Cape Town to be about the same, around 8°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 20°C. On the 29th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Addis Ababa.

A sprawling metropolis and home to millions of Ethiopians, Addis Ababa houses many international organizations, embassies, and commissions, making it a diplomatic, political, and economic hub of the country.

On the 30th (Thu), look for gifts at Sabahar, then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and then indulge in your favorite hot beverage with a coffee and tea tour.

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You can fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Cape Town to Addis Ababa. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Cape Town in July; daily highs in Addis Ababa reach 24°C and lows reach 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can travel back home.