“Didn’t Visit All of Them”: American Woman Shows Packed Itinerary for South African Trip
- A woman from America shared an extensive list of places she wanted to visit on her trip to South Africa
- The traveller had two major cities in mind and shared the activities she wanted to do and the clubs and restaurants she wanted to visit
- Social media users took to the woman's comment section with their thoughts about her lengthy itinerary
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A woman from Chicago, United States, shared her lengthy itinerary for when she took a trip to South Africa. She revealed that she wanted to explore the country by visiting Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Mimi Pinkjested shared her itinerary on 9 July, 2025 on her TikTok account, showing how she planned to partake in activities, enjoy food at various establishments, and experience the nightlife in each city.
Some of the things she planned to do in Johannesburg included visiting the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, Cradle of Humankind, Bioscope Independent Cinema, and shopping in Sandton.
She also wanted to go to restaurants such as Proud Mary, Ukko, Signature, and Kitchner's, and party at places like Konka and Sumo.
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In Cape Town, Mimi considered going to Bo-Kaap (as it was a great photo opportunity, thanks to the colourful houses in the neighbourhood), Old Biscuit Mill, Steenberg wine farms, Table Mountain, Robben Island, and Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA).
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Regarding food spots, FYN, Burger & Lobster, Jarryds Brunch & Bistro, and Seven Colours Eatery made the list. Of course, a night at the iconic Rands nightclub was added to the itinerary.
Mimi said to the online community:
"These were all the spots I researched before going. I didn’t visit all of them, but here’s a good start for anyone going to South Africa! As always, make sure to do your own research as well! I have full vlogs of everything I did on my YouTube channel."
Online users react to US woman's itinerary
A few people on the internet went to Mimi's comment section with queries and intrigue after seeing her extensive itinerary.
@simplykeziah confessed in the comments:
"I am looking for accommodation. I am so confused about where to book."
Mimi responded to the TikTok user:
"I stayed at a bunch of Airbnbs and the Tropicana Hotel, which was super cute! I can make a video if you’d like."
@sthosonwa4 said to the traveller:
"Revisit your food menu ngeke ntombazane."
@aphelcsvt5n wrote in the comments:
"Welcome to the Motherland, Mama."
A fearful @khanyi_tiktok shared under the post:
"I'm just worried about the money spent."
Take a look at the TikTok post below:
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- In another article, Briefly News reported that an African American woman moved her children to South Africa. People enjoyed her journey from America to her first arrival.
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- An American man flexed his soft life and raved about South Africa. He also listed his favourite parts about living in the vibrant country.
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