13 days in Cape Town & Namibia Itinerary

Get in touch with nature at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Stony Point Penguin Colony. Explore hidden gems such as Earthstompers Adventures and Helderberg Nature Reserve. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cape Town: Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve (in Paarl) and Jonkershoek Nature Reserve (in Stellenbosch). There's lots more to do: take some stellar pictures from Cape Point, hike along Platteklip Gorge, step off the mainland to explore Robben Island Museum, and cruise along Chapman's Peak Drive.

For where to stay, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read Cape Town online trip planner.

London, UK to Cape Town is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Traveling from London to Cape Town, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. In September, daily temperatures in Cape Town can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Swakopmund.

Take a break from the city and head to Safaris and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Step off the beaten path and head to Kayaking & Canoeing and Snake Park. Take a break from Swakopmund with a short trip to Flamingo lagoon in Walvis Bay, about 40 minutes away. There's more to do: see the interesting displays at Swakopmund Museum and enjoy the sand and surf at Long Beach Leisure Park.

To see photos, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Swakopmund tour planning website.

You can fly from Cape Town to Swakopmund in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time (SAST) to Central Africa Time (CAT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In September, daytime highs in Swakopmund are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Windhoek.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Mon): see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Christuskirche, tee off at Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis, and then stroll through NamibRand Nature Reserve.

For traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Windhoek planner.

You can fly from Swakopmund to Windhoek in 3 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or drive. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Swakopmund in September; daily highs in Windhoek reach 34°C and lows reach 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.