16 days in Cape Town & Lagos State Itinerary

Cape Town is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore and take pictures at Cape Point, take in nature's colorful creations at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, see the interesting displays at District Six Museum, and head off the coast to Robben Island Museum.

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Lagos, Nigeria to Cape Town is an approximately 12-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Lagos to Cape Town due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lagos in February, expect Cape Town to be slightly colder, temps between 32°C and 19°C. On the 20th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Lagos.

Venture out of the city with trips to Oshodi Art Gallery (in Ikorodu) and Lekki (Lvi Art Gallery And Cultural Nexus, Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, Pan-Atlantic University, &more). There's lots more to do: take a stroll through Amani Spa & Wellness, view the masterpieces at Ogirikan Art Gallery, browse the exhibits of Ovuomaroro Studio and Gallery, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Bature Brewery.

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You can fly from Cape Town to Lagos in 12 hours. Another option is to drive. The time zone difference moving from South Africa Standard Time to West Africa Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Cape Town in February: high temperatures in Lagos hover around 39°C and lows are around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.