18 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.

Visiting NamibRand Nature Reserve and Daan Viljoen Nature Reserve will get you outdoors. Next up on the itinerary: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, admire the striking features of Christuskirche, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, and play a few rounds at Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis.

For where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Windhoek trip builder site.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Windhoek is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Plan for warmer temperatures traveling from Amsterdam in December, with highs in Windhoek at 38°C and lows at 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to fly to Luderitz.

Lüderitz tourism centers around its well-preserved colonial Art Nouveau architecture and diverse wildlife.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): see majestic marine mammals with Penguin Catamaran Tours, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Agate Beach, and then visit a coastal fixture at Diaz Point.

For ratings, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Luderitz tour site.

Traveling by flight from Windhoek to Luderitz takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Windhoek in December, expect Luderitz to be little chillier, temps between 29°C and 17°C. You will leave for Otjiwarongo on the 23rd (Thu).

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.

Visiting Cheetah Conservation Fund and REST - Rare & Endangered Species Trust will get you outdoors. Go for a jaunt from Otjiwarongo to Waterberg Plateau Park to see Okonjima Game Reserve about 1h 20 min away. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Africat.

For other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Otjiwarongo tour site.

You can do a combination of flight and car from Luderitz to Otjiwarongo in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. While traveling from Luderitz, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Otjiwarongo, ranging from highs of 39°C to lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Omaruru.

Omaruru is a city and constituency in the Erongo Region of Namibia. On the 27th (Mon), learn about winemaking at Kristall Kellerei and then relax and rejuvenate at Bambu Wellness Boutique. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Tue): browse the exhibits of Tikoloshe Afrika and then learn about winemaking at Erongo Mountain Winery.

To find maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Omaruru journey maker.

You can drive from Otjiwarongo to Omaruru in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) 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.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Etosha and then make a trip to Okaukuejo waterhole.

To see more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Etosha National Park trip tool.

Explore your travel options from Omaruru to Etosha National Park with the Route module. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can fly to Walvis Bay.

A pleasant port city, Walvis Bay offers tourists a variety of urban entertainment options that complement its many natural attractions.

Escape the urban bustle at Safaris and Long Beach Leisure Park. Step out of Walvis Bay with an excursion to Swakopmund Museum in Swakopmund--about 30 minutes away. There's still lots to do: see Off-Road Tours, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, stroll through Dune 7, and get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour.

To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Walvis Bay online driving holiday planner.

Getting from Etosha National Park to Walvis Bay by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle and bus; or do a combination of shuttle and train. In December, daily temperatures in Walvis Bay can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to travel back home.