20 days in Namibia Itinerary

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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Walvis Bay (Kayaking & Canoeing, Dune 7, &more). There's much more to do: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, push the limits with an extreme tour, stop by Die Muschel, and examine the collection at Swakopmund Museum.

For other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Swakopmund day trip app.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Swakopmund is an approximately 20-hour flight. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in September, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) to allow enough time to 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.

When in Namib-Naukluft Park, make a side trip to see Tropic of Capricorn Sign in Solitaire, approximately Solitaire away. There's still lots to do: explore the stunning scenery at Sesriem Canyon, explore the fascinating landscape at Big Daddy Dune, and admire all the interesting features of Kuiseb Pass.

To see reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Namib-Naukluft Park trip itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Swakopmund to Namib-Naukluft Park. In September, daily temperatures in Namib-Naukluft Park can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can travel to Damaraland.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Tue): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Brandberg Mountain and then pause for some photo ops at Twyfelfontein. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Spitzkoppe.

For ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Damaraland day trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Namib-Naukluft Park to Damaraland. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (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 28th (Thu), stroll through Etosha and then don't miss a visit to Okaukuejo waterhole.

For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Etosha National Park online travel route builder.

Explore your travel options from Damaraland to Etosha National Park with the Route module. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel 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 29th (Fri), tour the pleasant surroundings at Cheetah Conservation Fund and then stroll through REST - Rare & Endangered Species Trust. On the 30th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Africat.

For traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Otjiwarongo itinerary maker app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Etosha National Park to Otjiwarongo. In September, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sat) to allow time for travel to Luderitz.

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

Start off your visit on the 1st (Sun): get up close to creatures of the deep with Penguin Catamaran Tours, visit a coastal fixture at Diaz Point, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Agate Beach.

To find traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Luderitz trip planner.

Do a combination of car and flight from Otjiwarongo to Luderitz in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from Otjiwarongo in September, plan for colder days in Luderitz, with highs around 24°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can travel to Fish River Region.

The Fish River Canyon, is located in the south of Namibia. Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): get great views at Fish-River-Canyon Lookout and then take in breathtaking views at Fish River Canyon.

For reviews, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Fish River Region attractions tool.

Explore your travel options from Luderitz to Fish River Region with the Route module. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Windhoek.

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: admire the landmark architecture of Christuskirche, take an exotic tour of a safari tour, see the interesting displays at Trans-Namib Railroad Museum, and tee off at Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis.

To see where to stay, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Windhoek online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Fish River Region to Windhoek takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. October in Windhoek sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.