12 days in Johannesburg 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.

Get in touch with nature at Lion and Safari Park and Safaris. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct and Mandela House will appeal to history buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Johannesburg: Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris (in Magaliesburg), Lesedi Cultural Village (in Lanseria) and Union Buildings (in Pretoria). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Apartheid Museum, brush up on your military savvy at South African National Museum of Military History, try your luck at Montecasino, and browse the different shops at Sandton City Shopping Centre.

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Lagos, Nigeria to Johannesburg is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also fly. The time zone difference when traveling from Lagos to Johannesburg is 1 hour. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Lagos in December; daily highs in Johannesburg reach 33°C and lows reach 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) so you can travel back home.