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Johannesburg in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Johannesburg covers history, safari and human origins. Here is how to spend three perfect days in the City of Gold — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Soweto & museum
  2. 2Day 2: Pilanesberg safari
  3. 3Day 3: Cradle of Humankind
  4. 4History, safari & origins

Day 1: history

Soweto and the Apartheid Museum.

Day 2: safari

A Big Five game drive in Pilanesberg.

Day 3: origins

The Cradle of Humankind and caves.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Expérience ultime de Johannesburg Soweto avec le musée de l'apartheid
Johannesburg
Expérience ultime de Johannesburg Soweto avec le musée de l'apartheid
4.9(445)·9 heures
à partir de$129/ personne
via Viator
Pilanesberg Safari Jeu de véhicule ouvert Journée complète
Pretoria
Pilanesberg Safari Jeu de véhicule ouvert Journée complète
4.9(15)·10 heures
à partir de$282/ personne
via Viator
Maropeng Berceau de l'humanité Musée &Sterkfontein Cave Experience
Johannesburg
Maropeng Berceau de l'humanité Musée &Sterkfontein Cave Experience
4.7(222)·8 heures
à partir de$114/ personne
via Viator
Johannesburg & Soweto Full day Tour - With Pickup & Drop Off
Pretoria
Johannesburg & Soweto Full day Tour - With Pickup & Drop Off
5.0(15)·4 heures
à partir de$60/ personne
via Viator
Visite des points forts de Johannesburg Soweto
Johannesburg
Visite des points forts de Johannesburg Soweto
4.7(20)·5 heures
à partir de$144/ personne
via Viator
Pilanesberg National Park Safari in Open Vehicle from Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Pilanesberg National Park Safari in Open Vehicle from Johannesburg
5.0(11)·12 heures
à partir de$344/ personne
via Viator
Cradle of Humankind Tour: Sterkfontein Caves & Maropeng
Johannesburg
Cradle of Humankind Tour: Sterkfontein Caves & Maropeng
5.0(15)·3 heures
à partir de$126/ personne
via Viator
Soweto and Johannesburg Exclusive Full Day Guided Tour
Johannesburg
Soweto and Johannesburg Exclusive Full Day Guided Tour
5.0(388)·8 heures
à partir de$111/ personne
via Viator

Johannesburg in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Johannesburg?
Three days is ideal — Soweto and the Apartheid Museum on day one, a Pilanesberg safari on day two, and the Cradle of Humankind on day three, covering history, wildlife and human origins.
What is the best experience in Johannesburg for 3 days?
The Soweto and Apartheid Museum tour is the most moving, the Pilanesberg safari the most thrilling, and the Cradle of Humankind the most fascinating; all reward your time.
How do I plan a 3-day Johannesburg itinerary?
Spend day one on Soweto and the museum, day two on a Pilanesberg safari, and day three at the Cradle of Humankind, booking the popular tours ahead.

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