19 days in Namibia Itinerary

Attractions like Christuskirche and Safaris make great kid-friendly stops. Go for a jaunt from Windhoek to Sossusvlei to see Deadvlei about 5h 15 min away. There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at NamibRand Nature Reserve, take in the local highlights with Nande Explorer Cultural Township Tours, have some family-friendly fun at Archer's Land, and get a new perspective on nature at Geological Survey Museum.

To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Windhoek itinerary planner.

Johannesburg, South Africa to Windhoek is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time (SAST) to Central Africa Time (CAT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. When traveling from Johannesburg in June, plan for somewhat 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.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Etosha and then make a trip to Okaukuejo waterhole.

For more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Etosha National Park attractions website.

Getting from Windhoek to Etosha National Park by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a shuttle. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Luderitz.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Agate Beach and then enjoy the sea views from Diaz Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon): steep yourself in history at Kolmanskop Ghost Town and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Felsenkirche.

To see reviews, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the Luderitz trip planner.

You can fly from Etosha National Park to Luderitz in 7.5 hours. June in Luderitz sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Ais-Ais.

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

For other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Ais-Ais online travel route builder.

Getting from Luderitz to Ais-Ais by car takes about 5.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to go by car to Sesriem.

On the 24th (Wed), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Namib-Naukluft National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the stunning scenery at Sesriem Canyon, explore the fascinating landscape at Dune 45 Sossusvlei, and then admire nature's extreme beauty at Namib Desert.

To see reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Sesriem trip itinerary maker website.

Traveling by car from Ais-Ais to Sesriem takes 7.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Damaraland.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Fri): take in the dramatic natural features at Messum Crater. On the 27th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Twyfelfontein.

To find photos, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Damaraland trip itinerary builder website.

Traveling by car from Sesriem to Damaraland takes 7.5 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Damaraland can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to drive to Swakopmund.

Bring the kids along to Safaris and Kayaking & Canoeing. Change things up with these side-trips from Swakopmund: Walvis Bay (Off-Road Tours, Dune 7, &more). There's still lots to do: take in the waterfront at Swakopmund Jetty, meet the residents at National Marin Aquarium of Namibia, stroll through Welwitschia Plains, and stop by Die Muschel.

For reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Swakopmund route planner.

You can drive from Damaraland to Swakopmund in 3 hours. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Damaraland in June: highs in Swakopmund hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to fly back home.