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3-day itinerary · Johannesburg

3 Days in Johannesburg: First-Time Highlights

This plan suits first-time visitors seeking a mix of sightseeing, culture and outdoor experiences. Start with city sights, street art and food, then explore history and heritage before a wildlife-focused finale. The excursion-heavy days are ambitious, so use their stops as priorities rather than a fixed booking schedule.

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Day 1: City sights and creative culture

Get your bearings through city sightseeing, a guided street-art walk and an introduction to African cuisine.

  1. Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option

    Morning

    Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option

    Explore city landmarks by hop-on hop-off bus for a flexible introduction to Johannesburg.

  2. Johannesburg: Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour

    Afternoon

    Johannesburg: Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour

    Walk through Maboneng with a guide, discovering street art and the creative culture behind the city's visual identity.

  3. Taste of Africa Food tasting Experience

    Evening

    Taste of Africa Food tasting Experience

    Sample African cuisine through a guided tasting experience, adding culinary discovery to your introduction to the city.

Day 2: History and cultural heritage

Connect Soweto and apartheid history with human origins and cultural traditions through three guided experiences.

  1. Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

    Morning

    Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

    Explore Soweto and the Apartheid Museum with a guide to ground your first visit in historical context.

  2. Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience

    Afternoon

    Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience

    Explore Maropeng and Sterkfontein through an experience that broadens your historical perspective to human origins.

  3. Private Lesedi Cultural Village Half Day Tour

    Afternoon

    Private Lesedi Cultural Village Half Day Tour

    Discover cultural traditions at Lesedi Cultural Village, complementing the day's museum and heritage experiences.

Day 3: Landscapes and wildlife

Shift outdoors with a balloon experience, wildlife viewing and an introduction to cheetah conservation.

  1. Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Safari with Breakfast near Hartbeespoort

    Morning

    Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Safari with Breakfast near Hartbeespoort

    Take a sunrise balloon safari for an aerial perspective on the landscape and a memorable outdoor highlight.

  2. Lion & Safari Park

    Afternoon

    Lion & Safari Park

    Explore Lion & Safari Park for a wildlife-focused contrast to the city's cultural sights.

  3. Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre

    Afternoon

    Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre

    Learn about cheetahs and conservation at Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre, adding context to your wildlife discoveries.

Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.