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.

Get in touch with nature at Safaris and Adrenaline & Extreme Tours. Venture out of the city with trips to Walvis Bay (Kayaking & Canoeing, Off-Road Tours, &more). The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Long Beach Leisure Park, examine the collection at Swakopmund Museum, admire the striking features of Hohenzollernhaus, and stop by Die Muschel.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Swakopmund is an approximately 20-hour flight. While traveling from Amsterdam, expect much warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Swakopmund, ranging from highs of 27°C to lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can drive to Damaraland.

Get a sense of the local culture at Twyfelfontein and Damara Living Museum. Get in touch with nature at Spitzkoppe and Burnt Mountain.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Damaraland online trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Swakopmund to Damaraland in 3 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can go by car to Omaruru.

Omaruru is a city and constituency in the Erongo Region of Namibia. On the 7th (Sat), soothe aching muscles at Bambu Wellness Boutique and then learn about winemaking at Erongo Mountain Winery. On the next day, learn about winemaking at Kristall Kellerei.

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You can drive from Damaraland to Omaruru in 3 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Sun) 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 9th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Agate Beach, visit a coastal fixture at Diaz Point, and then get up close to creatures of the deep with Penguin Catamaran Tours.

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

You can do a combination of car, train, and flight from Omaruru to Luderitz in 9.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in January, and nighttime lows around 18°C. On the 10th (Tue), you're off 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Thonningii Wine Cellar and National Museum of Namibia. Get in touch with nature at Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis and Safaris. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at NamibRand Nature Reserve, see the interesting displays at Trans-Namib Railroad Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Christuskirche, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Namibia Craft Centre.

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Traveling by flight from Luderitz to Windhoek takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Luderitz in January: highs in Windhoek hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.