3 days in Swakopmund, Namib-Naukluft Park & Etosha National Park Itinerary

Nestled on Namibia's Atlantic coast and surrounded by the sand dunes of the vast Namib Desert, the resort town of Swakopmund enchants visitors with its distinct German colonial architecture and pleasant climate.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): kick back and relax at Long Beach Leisure Park, thentour the pleasant surroundings at Snake Park, thentake in the architecture and atmosphere at German Evangelical Lutheran Church, and finally stop by Karakulia Weavers.

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In May, daily temperatures in Swakopmund can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to drive to Namib-Naukluft Park.

One of the world's largest nature and game reserves, the vast Namib-Naukluft Park boasts sweeping desert and mountain landscapes, a diverse range of animal life, and the surreal Sossusvlei, a scenic saltpan sprinkled with towering red sand dunes and petrified acacia trees.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sun): take a memorable drive along Spreetshoogte Pass.

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Traveling by car from Swakopmund to Namib-Naukluft Park takes 1.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Namib-Naukluft Park are °C, while nighttime lows are °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Etosha National Park.

For nature lovers, a trip to Etosha National Park seems like a dream: the vast salt desert houses hundreds of animal species, which roam the arid lands and gather near the many waterholes.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Etosha.

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Traveling by combination of car, shuttle, and flight from Namib-Naukluft Park to Etosha National Park takes 10 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or do a combination of car, bus, and shuttle. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can travel back home.