15 days in Windhoek & Cape Town Itinerary

Windhoek is known for historic sites, museums, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll through NamibRand Nature Reserve, admire the striking features of Christuskirche, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and learn about winemaking at Thonningii Wine Cellar.

For traveler tips, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Windhoek holiday planner.

Vienna, Austria to Windhoek is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Vienna in December; daily highs in Windhoek reach 38°C and lows reach 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Cape Town.

Cape Town is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the natural beauty at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, step off the mainland to explore Robben Island Museum, identify plant and animal life at Platteklip Gorge, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Two Oceans Aquarium.

For traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Cape Town sightseeing planner.

Getting from Windhoek to Cape Town by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Windhoek to Cape Town. When traveling from Windhoek in January, plan for little chillier days in Cape Town, with highs around 32°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.