Johannesburg and Cape Town 10-day itinerary

1. Day 1: Apartheid Museum
   30 minutes (21km) from Johannesburg Airport

   Learn about South Africa's history of apartheid and racial segregation.

2. Day 2: Cradle of Humankind
   1 hour (57km) from the Apartheid Museum

   See the Sterkfontein Caves and learn about human evolution in this UNESCO site.

3. Day 3: Johannesburg City Tour
   1 hour (39km) from Cradle of Humankind

   Visit Constitution Hill, Nelson Mandela Bridge and Carlton Centre observation deck.

4. Day 4: Table Mountain National Park
   30 minutes (22km) from Cape Town City Centre

   Take a cable car to the top of Table Mountain and enjoy scenic views of the sea and the city.

5. Day 5: Robben Island
   30 minutes via ferry (7km) from Table Mountain National Park

   Visit the former prison where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 18 years for his anti-apartheid activities.

6. Day 6: Cape of Good Hope
   1 hour 30 minutes (87km) from Robben Island

   Explore the southernmost tip of Africa, the meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic oceans.

7. Day 7: Winelands
   1 hour (61km) from Cape of Good Hope

   Taste world-renowned South African wines and enjoy stunning vineyard scenery in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.

8. Day 8: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
   25 minutes (11km) from Winelands

   Admire the breathtaking flora in one of the world's most beautiful botanical gardens, nestled at the foot of Table Mountain.

9. Day 9: Cape Peninsula Scenic Drive
   30 minutes (19km) from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

   Take a leisurely drive along the coast and see landmarks like Chapman's Peak Drive and Boulders Beach penguins.

10. Day 10: V&A Waterfront
    20 minutes (7km) from Cape Peninsula Scenic Drive

    Shop, dine, and experience Cape Town's bustling harbor and entertainment district.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Apartheid Museum (2-3 hours, ZAR 100-150)
• Cradle of Humankind (2-3 hours, ZAR 175-350)
• Table Mountain National Park (3-4 hours, ZAR 60-360 depending on tickets and time of day)
• Robben Island (tour takes 3.5 hours, ZAR 550-700 depending on type of tour)
• Cape of Good Hope (3-4 hours, ZAR 340-400)
• Winelands (4-5 hours, ZAR 150-500+ depending on wineries visited and tastings)
• Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (1-2 hours, ZAR 90-75 depending on age and time of day)
• Cape Peninsula Scenic Drive (4-5 hours, free)
• V&A Waterfront (2-3 hours, free entry but prices vary for activities and dining)
• Total Estimated Costs (per person): ZAR 1,625-2,285+

Useful tips

If you have more time, add a township tour to get a deeper understanding of South Africa's past and present. For nature lovers, consider visiting Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in the morning and Lion's Head for a hike during sunset. For a shorter trip, skip either Johannesburg or Cape Town and see the highlights of one city.