16 days in Namibia 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, see the interesting displays at Trans-Namib Railroad Museum, browse the eclectic array of goods at Namibia Craft Centre, and tour the pleasant surroundings at NamibRand Nature Reserve.

You can plan Windhoek trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.

Genoa, Italy to Windhoek is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. Traveling from Genoa in November, expect nights in Windhoek to be somewhat warmer, around 19°C, while days are warmer, around 38°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can go by car to Otjiwarongo.

When touring Namibia's famous national parks and reserves, you can opt to base your trip in Otjiwarongo, a laid-back town boasting a number of attractions of its own.

On the 9th (Wed), tour the pleasant surroundings at Cheetah Conservation Fund and then stroll through REST - Rare & Endangered Species Trust.

For traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, use the Otjiwarongo vacation planner.

You can drive from Windhoek to Otjiwarongo in 3 hours. November in Otjiwarongo sees daily highs of 40°C and lows of 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough 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.

On the 10th (Thu), tour the pleasant surroundings at Etosha and then make a trip to Okaukuejo waterhole.

To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Etosha National Park day trip tool.

Explore your travel options from Otjiwarongo to Etosha National Park with the Route module. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Damaraland.

Change things up with a short trip to Burnt Mountain in Khorixas (about 1h 30 min away).

To find photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Damaraland road trip planning website.

Explore your travel options from Etosha National Park to Damaraland with the Route module. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can travel 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.

Explore Namib-Naukluft Park's surroundings by going to Gobabeb Desert Research Station (in Gobabeb) and Tropic of Capricorn Sign (in Solitaire). It doesn't end there: admire nature's extreme beauty at Big Daddy Dune and cruise along Kuiseb Pass.

Ask Inspirock to suggest an itinerary and make planning a trip to Namib-Naukluft Park fast, fun, and easy.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Damaraland to Namib-Naukluft Park. In November, daytime highs in Namib-Naukluft Park are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Swakopmund.

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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Swakopmund: Walvis Bay (Flamingo lagoon, Off-Road Tours, &more). There's still lots to do: snap pictures at Swakopmund Jetty, see the interesting displays at Swakopmund Museum, and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Swakopmund travel website.

Explore your travel options from Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund with the Route module. In November, daytime highs in Swakopmund are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can fly back home.