18 days in Namibia Itinerary

Get some cultural insight at Christuskirche and National Museum of Namibia. Escape the urban bustle at NamibRand Nature Reserve and Safaris. There's lots more to do: tee off at Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Mary's Catholic Cathedral, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Naute Kristall Cellar and Destillery.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Windhoek is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Traveling from Amsterdam in December, things will get warmer in Windhoek: highs are around 38°C and lows about 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to fly to Luderitz.

On the 22nd (Wed), contemplate the long history of Kolmanskop Ghost Town, kick back and relax at Agate Beach, and then see majestic marine mammals with Penguin Catamaran Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu): get to know the fascinating history of Diaz Point.

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Traveling by flight from Windhoek to Luderitz takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Windhoek in December: high temperatures in Luderitz hover around 29°C and lows are around 17°C. On the 23rd (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Waterberg Plateau Park.

On the 24th (Fri), take some stellar pictures from Waterburg Plateau Park and then stroll through Okonjima Game Reserve.

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You can fly from Luderitz to Waterberg Plateau Park in 3 hours. While traveling from Luderitz, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Waterberg Plateau Park, ranging from highs of 39°C to lows of 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to travel to Otjiwarongo.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Cheetah Conservation Fund and then tour the pleasant surroundings at REST - Rare & Endangered Species Trust.

For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Otjiwarongo trip itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Waterberg Plateau Park to Otjiwarongo with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in December, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can travel to Etosha National Park.

On the 26th (Sun), stroll through Etosha and then make a trip to Okaukuejo waterhole.

For more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Etosha National Park trip itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Otjiwarongo to Etosha National Park with the Route module. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to travel to Omaruru.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Mon): learn about winemaking at Kristall Kellerei, do a tasting at Erongo Mountain Winery, and then soothe aching muscles at Bambu Wellness Boutique.

For ratings, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Omaruru online tour planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Etosha National Park to Omaruru. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Swakopmund.

Escape the urban bustle at Safaris and Long Beach Leisure Park. Get out of town with these interesting Swakopmund side-trips: Walvis Bay (Dune 7, Off-Road Tours, &more). There's more to do: push the limits with an extreme tour and see the interesting displays at Swakopmund Museum.

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You can drive from Omaruru to Swakopmund in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of car and train. In December, daily temperatures in Swakopmund can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to travel to Namib-Naukluft Park.

Get in touch with nature at Deadvlei and Big Daddy Dune. The adventure continues: admire nature's extreme beauty at Namib Desert.

To find more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Namib-Naukluft Park holiday planning app.

Explore your travel options from Swakopmund to Namib-Naukluft Park with the Route module. In December, daily temperatures in Namib-Naukluft Park can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can travel back home.