7 Days in Johannesburg: Honeymoon planning

The route "7 Days in Johannesburg: Honeymoon" is a trip that Honeymoon guides for couples who focus on togetherness, calm and privacy. Honeymoon is a Swiss travel agency with video consultation and tailors every honeymoon personally to the couple. Fill in the planner, then Honeymoon will get in touch within one working day for the video call.

Updated: 4 November 2026.

Day by day

Day 1: Arrival in Johannesburg. Montecasino in the north of the city is a place built in the style of an Italian village, with restaurants, theatres and shops. After the flight it is a comfortable start, without taxi rides across the city. You then rest at the Houghton Hotel.

Day 2: Gold Reef City Theme Park. Gold Reef City is devoted to the history of gold mining, with an interactive exhibition and rides. If you are looking for calm, choose the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden with birdwatching and hiking trails among native plants. Both fit, decide in the morning as you feel. The garden lies in the west of the city and the theme park in the south, so it is worth choosing one of the two.

Day 3: Johannesburg Zoo. The Johannesburg Zoo is home to rare African species, including white lions. A walk in the shade, with plenty of time for the animals. An unusual destination for a honeymoon, but a relaxed day on which nobody has anything to prove. Bring a cap and water and go from enclosure to enclosure without time pressure.

Day 4: Apartheid Museum. The Apartheid Museum tells the story of South Africa in recent history, soberly and compellingly. Plan the morning for it and some quiet afterwards. The afternoon leads to the Sterkfontein Caves, where a three-million-year-old skeleton was found. Leave enough gap for a meal between the stops so that the impressions can settle.

Day 5: The Wilds Nature Reserve. The Wilds Nature Reserve is a city park with paved paths, artworks in animal form and a view of the skyline. Go for a walk, sit down, watch. A day with little distance and many small breaks. A picnic from the hotel turns it into a small, entirely private outing in the green.

Day 6: Sci-Bono Discovery Centre. The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre is an interactive science museum that appeals more to young guests. More interesting for you is probably the Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage Site with caves and fossils. Decide which of the two places suits your mood. Ask in advance which exhibitions are currently on, and visit only one of the two.

Day 7: Farewell to Johannesburg. The Museum of Illusions is a playful farewell morning with optical illusions and photo motifs. Afterwards there is time to have breakfast at the Houghton Hotel and drive to the airport without haste. Johannesburg stays louder in your memory than it felt. It is best to allow plenty of time for the return to the airport, as traffic in Johannesburg is unpredictable.

Montecasino, Experience
Gold Reef City Theme Park, Experience
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Experience
Johannesburg Zoo, Experience
Apartheid Museum, Experience
Sterkfontein Caves, Experience
The Wilds Nature Reserve, Experience
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Experience

Day	Place
Stage 1	Montecasino
Stage 2	Gold Reef City Theme Park
Stage 3	Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Stage 4	Johannesburg Zoo
Stage 5	Apartheid Museum
Stage 6	Sterkfontein Caves
Stage 7	The Wilds Nature Reserve
Stage 8	Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
Stage 9	Cradle of Humankind
Stage 10	Museum of Illusions Johannesburg

Map

The route connects Montecasino, Gold Reef City Theme Park, Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Johannesburg Zoo, Apartheid Museum, Sterkfontein Caves, The Wilds Nature Reserve, Sci-Bono Discovery Centre.

Accommodation

The Houghton Hotel, Accommodation

Accommodation	Rating
The Houghton Hotel	4.6

Costs

There is no flat-rate price, because every honeymoon is different. After your planner, you receive a personal quote.

Packliste, Strandurlaub

Category	What to bring
Kleidung	Badebekleidung (mind. 2 Sets), Strandtuch, Leichte Abendkleidung
Gesundheit & Schutz	Sonnencreme (hoher Lichtschutzfaktor), Nach-Sonne-Pflege, Sonnenbrille und Sonnenhut
Dokumente	Reisepass (Gültigkeit prüfen), Ausgedruckte oder digitale Reiseunterlagen, Reiseversicherungs-Nachweis
Extras	Wasserdichte Handyhülle, Wiederverschliessbare Wasserflasche, Steckdosenadapter

Frequently asked questions

What sets Honeymoon apart?

Honeymoon plans honeymoons for couples with a focus on togetherness, calm and privacy. We work by video call and plan 7 Days in Johannesburg: Honeymoon individually according to your date and your budget.

Which places are part of the programme in 7 Days in Johannesburg: Honeymoon?

For two, Montecasino, Gold Reef City Theme Park and Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden are the places most worth visiting in 7 Days in Johannesburg: Honeymoon. You clarify with Honeymoon in the video call which stops suit your honeymoon.

Who is a honeymoon to {name} suitable for?

For couples who want time for each other after the wedding and prefer a trip with few stops and plenty of calm. We plan anniversary trips in the same way.

Which accommodations are listed for 7 Days in Johannesburg: Honeymoon in the catalogue?

For couples, The Houghton Hotel are on file in 7 Days in Johannesburg: Honeymoon, for example. Location, calm and a room with a view are decisive, and you discuss that in the video call.

Can I adapt the trip?

Yes. We tailor duration, stops, accommodation and pace to your wishes. In a video call we discuss how much programme you want and where you would rather have calm.

How much does a trip to 7 Days in Johannesburg: Honeymoon cost?

The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.