8 days in St Helena Island Itinerary

Jamestown is the capital of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, located on the island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. Your inner history buff will appreciate Plantation House and Saint James' Church. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at The Museum of St. Helena, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Diana’s Peak National Park, get great views at High Knoll Fort, and admire all the interesting features of Jacob's Ladder.

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa to Jamestown is an approximately 17.5- hour flight. The time zone difference moving from South Africa Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is minus 2 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can travel back home.