Is 2 days enough for Johannesburg?

Two days covers Soweto and the Apartheid Museum on day one, and a Big Five safari in Pilanesberg on day two — the city’s history and a world-class wildlife experience.

What should I not miss in 2 days in Johannesburg?

A Soweto and Apartheid Museum tour, and a Pilanesberg Big Five safari.

Is a Pilanesberg safari worth it from Johannesburg?

Yes — as the closest malaria-free Big Five reserve, Pilanesberg is a superb, convenient safari from Johannesburg.

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Johannesburg in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Johannesburg adds a safari. This 2-day itinerary covers the history and the Big Five — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

1Day 1: Soweto & museum
2Day 2: Pilanesberg safari
3Big Five game drive
4Open-vehicle safari

Day 1: history

Soweto and the Apartheid Museum.

Day 2: safari

A Big Five game drive in Pilanesberg.

Afternoon: wildlife

Spot lions, elephants and rhinos.

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Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Johannesburg — prices per person.

Pretoria

Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour

Pilanesberg Safari Åbent køretøj spil Full Day

Cradle of Humankind Tour med Lion Safari fra Johannesburg

Hoteller i nærheden af Johannesburg, Soweto & Apartheid Museum

Heldagssafaritur i Pilanesberg Nationalpark, åben Jeep-oplevelse

Cradle of Human Kind Tour og Lesedi Cultural Village Day Tour

Soweto Township Cultural Tour inkl. Apartheid Museum og Nelson Mandela House

Hoteller i nærheden af Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum & Sterkfontein Cave Experience

4.7(220)·8 timer

fra$114/ person

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Johannesburg in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

At a glance

Day 1: history

Day 2: safari

Afternoon: wildlife

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