18 days in Namibia Itinerary

Family-friendly places like Christuskirche and NamibRand Nature Reserve will thrill your kids. Step out of Windhoek with an excursion to Deadvlei in Sossusvlei--about 5h 15 min away. There's much more to do: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at Daan Viljoen Nature Reserve, look for gifts at Herrle & Herma Jewellers, and hunt for treasures at Namibia Craft Centre.

For maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read Windhoek trip builder site.

Johannesburg, South Africa to Windhoek is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Johannesburg to Windhoek. When traveling from Johannesburg in June, plan for a bit warmer days in Windhoek, with highs around 27°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Etosha National Park.

On the 20th (Sat), stroll through Etosha and then make a trip to Okaukuejo waterhole.

For where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Etosha National Park trip itinerary site.

You can fly from Windhoek to Etosha National Park in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Luderitz.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): kick back and relax at Agate Beach and then get to know the fascinating history of Diaz Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see a world frozen in time at Kolmanskop Ghost Town and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Felsenkirche.

To see maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Luderitz online travel route planner.

Fly from Etosha National Park to Luderitz in 7.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in June, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Ais-Ais.

On the 23rd (Tue), explore the stunning scenery at Fish River Canyon.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and tourist information, use the Ais-Ais journey planner.

Traveling by car from Luderitz to Ais-Ais takes 5.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Sesriem.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Namib-Naukluft National Park. Here are some ideas for day two: take in breathtaking views at Sesriem Canyon, admire nature's extreme beauty at Dune 45 Sossusvlei, and then admire nature's extreme beauty at Namib Desert.

For photos, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Sesriem travel route planner.

Drive from Ais-Ais to Sesriem in 7.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Damaraland.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Fri): take in the awesome beauty at Brandberg Mountain.

For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Damaraland trip planner.

Drive from Sesriem to Damaraland in 7.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to drive to Swakopmund.

Bring the kids along to Safaris and Off-Road Tours. Change things up with these side-trips from Swakopmund: Walvis Bay (Dune 7, Kayaking & Canoeing, &more). There's still lots to do: take a leisurely stroll along Swakopmund Jetty, admire the landmark architecture of Hohenzollernhaus, tour the pleasant surroundings at Welwitschia Plains, and examine the collection at Swakopmund Museum.

To find reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Swakopmund trip builder website.

Traveling by car from Damaraland to Swakopmund takes 3 hours. While traveling from Damaraland, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Swakopmund, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.