15 days in Windhoek & Cape Town Itinerary

Located in the heart of the country, Namibia's capital city Windhoek receives a constant influx of tourists, in part because of its international airport.

Windhoek is known for historic sites, museums, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Christuskirche, hunt for treasures at Namibia Craft Centre, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and stroll through Daan Viljoen Nature Reserve.

For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Windhoek day trip planner.

Vienna, Austria to Windhoek is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Vienna in July: high temperatures in Windhoek hover around 26°C and lows are around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Cape Town.

Sweeping beaches, towering hilltops, and picturesque vineyards adorn the landscape of Cape Town, dominated by the imposing Table Mountain.

Cape Town is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore and take pictures at Cape Point, wander the streets of Bo-kaap, tour the pleasant surroundings at Signal Hill, and take in nature's colorful creations at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

For traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Cape Town road trip planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Windhoek to Cape Town takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Windhoek to Cape Town is 1 hour. While traveling from Windhoek, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Cape Town, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.