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The Ultimate Travel Itinerary for South Africa

Are you planning to go on an unforgettable journey to South Africa? Get ready to dive into adventure with our 4-day itinerary!

First Day: Cape Town

You can spend 2 to 3 hours in Table Mountain National Park.

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Table Mountain is a stunning destination with breathtaking views of the city. Visitors can get to the top by hiking or taking a cable car, enjoying unique rocks and wildlife along the way. Its flat top is easily recognizable from anywhere in the city. The cable car offers exciting views, and the mountain is free to visit from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.

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Then, you can drive for around 20 minutes to visit the V&A Waterfront to spend a few hours there.

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The V&A Waterfront features shops, restaurants, markets, and entertainment options like the Two Oceans Aquarium. Visitors can enjoy boat tours, ride the Cape Wheel, and find activities for all ages.

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Second Day: Durban

You can fly from Cape Town to Durban. The trip takes around 3 hours and 45 minutes.

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You can spend one day on Durban’s beaches, which are great for surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, or just swimming in the warm Indian Ocean. The Golden Mile is the beach closest to the city centre, while the trendy Umhlanga area has nice walks along the beach.

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Third Day: Addo Elephant National Park

You can fly from Durban to Addo Elephant Park. The trip takes around 4 hours.

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You can spend one day or more at this park.

Addo offers unique wildlife experiences, including sightings of jackals and lions. The park has various lodging options. A highlight of the park is the large gatherings of elephants at Hapoor Dam.

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Fourth Day: Oudtshoorn

You can drive from Addo to Oudtshoorn. The trip takes around 5 hours.

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First, you can visit the Cango Ostrich Farm to take a tour for one hour.

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The Cango Ostrich Farm is where you can take informative and entertaining tours, interact with the birds, and shop for unique ostrich-themed souvenirs in the curio shop.

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Then, you can go to Cango Caves where you can take the heritage tour for 60 minutes or the adventure tour for 90 minutes, but the adventure tour is meant for fit individuals who want to explore deeper areas of the cave.

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Finally, you can drive from Oudtshoorn to the nearest airport, which is George Airport. The journey takes around one hour.

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