A 12-Day Getaway to South Africa
Hey ladies, it's time for a short vacation! Want a unique African experience? Come to South Africa! Western-style lobster, ostrich meat...delicious food you won't want to miss. There's also an open-top safari tour in Kruger National Park to see the Big Five, and explore the beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park. Check out this guide!
South Africa, this magical land 🌍 located at the southernmost tip of the African continent, has a rich history and beautiful natural scenery🌅. From the spectacular Cape of Good Hope in Cape Town to the mysterious Zulu culture, every place exudes a unique regional charm🌌.
🛤️Suggested Itinerary: South African Adventure
Days 1-2: Depart from Shanghai, transfer in Singapore, and arrive in Cape Town. Rest and adjust to the time difference on the first day. On the second day, take the 360° rotating cable car up Table Mountain for scenic views, visit Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, and enjoy a traditional African dinner.
Day 3: Explore the Cape Peninsula, visit Seal Island, Boulders Beach, and the Cape of Good Hope. Enjoy a delicious Western-style lobster dinner in the evening.
Days 4-6: Travel to the wine region towns, passing by Mossel Bay, the Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex, and the Post Office Tree. Then, explore the Garden Route towns. Visit the Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farm and savor an ostrich meat meal. Continue to Wilderness and Knysna, experience a coral sea cruise, and enjoy a Western-style oyster dinner. Finally, visit the magnificent Tsitsikamma National Park and arrive in Port Elizabeth.
Days 7-9: Fly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, then travel to Sun City. Check in to the luxurious Palace of the Lost City and enjoy the Valley of Waves water park. Then, head to Pretoria and finally arrive in the Kruger area. Take an upgraded open-top safari tour in Kruger National Park and track the Big Five.
Day 10: Leave the Kruger area and travel to the Blyde River Canyon to admire the scenic Panorama Route. Enjoy a traditional African Carnivore dinner in Johannesburg.
Days 11-12: Fly from Johannesburg, transfer in Singapore, and return to Shanghai, concluding this wonderful South African journey.
Recommended Attractions:
Cape of Good Hope 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
- Address: Cape Point Rd, Cape Town, 8001 South Africa
- Opening Hours: 9:30 am–5:30 pm
- Duration: 1–2 hrs
- Stand at the Cape of Good Hope and witness the confluence of the cold Atlantic and warm Indian Oceans. The magnificence of nature unfolds before your eyes!
Table Mountain 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
- Address: Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, South Africa
- Opening Hours: All day
- Duration: 2–4 hrs
- Table Mountain, the pride of Cape Town. Its flat top offers panoramic views and breathtaking scenery.
Boulders Beach 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
- Address: Simons Town, Cape Town, 7995 South Africa
- Opening Hours: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Duration: 2 hrs
- Want to get up close and personal with adorable penguins? This is your penguin paradise!
Seal Island 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
- Address: South Africa
- Opening Hours: All day
- Duration: 1 hr
- Seal Island, a haven for seals and seagulls, is a must-see unique landscape on the South African coastline.
Tsitsikamma National Park 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
- Address: South Africa
- Opening Hours: All day
- Duration: 1 day
- At Tsitsikamma National Park, the confluence of the Storms River and the ocean is a breathtaking sight, well worth a visit!
🧳 Travel Preparations:
📞 Prepare a local SIM card for emergencies when the network is unstable.
🔌 Don't forget a plug adapter; South African plugs require adaptation.
🪪 Passport and visa are essential for entering South Africa.
👕 The temperature difference in South Africa in March is significant, so pack both summer and spring clothes.
🔋 Charger and power bank to keep your devices charged for photos and online access.
A journey to South Africa, exploring the intersection of nature and wilderness, with more wonders waiting for you to discover. Join our exploration team!
I can tell you that the atmosphere is really great. The trip also offers installment payment for tickets. What are you waiting for? Let's go!
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens is the national botanical garden in Cape Town. It is located in the tropics, so the plants are very lush. Although there are many tourists, the entire botanical garden is very large and the scenery is quite beautiful. It is also recommended to visit when you come to Cape Town.
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens is also known as the Cape Town National Botanical Gardens. It is home to many plants that are unique to Africa. Since it is a tropical area, flowers are always in full bloom, and the air is filled with a faint earthy fragrance. Visiting here is definitely a relaxing process, as it is so close to nature, making people feel very cordial and comfortable.
Located at the foot of Table Mountain, the Botanical Garden was built in 1913 to study plants in southern Africa. The world-famous botanical garden was the private property of Cecil John Rhodes, Governor of Cape Colonies. He acquired the land in 1895 and made a will. After his death, he donated the botanical garden to the country as a personal heritage. After his death in 1902, the park was opened to the public as a national park. It can be said that this is the most beautiful garden in South Africa, many plants are rare plants that can not be seen in China.
Cape Town National Botanical Garden (Costas Botanical Garden) is one of the seven best botanical gardens in the world. It has the same name as the British Hill Garden, the New York Botanical Garden, the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Royal Australian Botanical Garden, the St. Petersburg Botanical Garden of Russia and the Edinburgh Botanical Garden of Scotland. The world-famous botanical garden was the private property of Cecil John Rhodes, Governor of Cape Colonies. He acquired the land in 1895 and made a will to donate it to the country as his personal heritage after his death.
South Africa's Constanbosi Botanical Garden, a hazy morning, is surrounded by the green here, especially South Africa's national flower PROTEA, where flowers, plants and trees can be seen all year round, you know when we go is winter.
We went here mainly for the sunset concert on Sunday. It's very suitable for hiking. In fact, it only took an hour and a half to walk. Everyone brought their own food and picnic items. It was very comfortable to lie in the shade of the grass and look at the sky. There was no limit on the food you could bring, and you could also bring alcohol. Just be sure to bring your own garbage bags!