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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Long Beach Leisure Park and Moon Landscape. Escape the urban bustle at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Dolphin & Whale Watching. Change things up with these side-trips from Swakopmund: Spitzkoppe (in Damaraland) and Walvis Bay (Dune 7 & Kayaking & Canoeing). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, admire the landmark architecture of Hohenzollernhaus, examine the collection at Swakopmund Museum, and take in the spiritual surroundings of German Evangelical Lutheran Church.

To find photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Swakopmund vacation planner.

Milan, Italy to Swakopmund is an approximately 19-hour flight. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Milan in August: high temperatures in Swakopmund hover around 24°C and lows are around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Kuiseb Pass and Spreetshoogte Pass. Step out of the city life by going to Kuiseb River and Sesriem Canyon.

Plan my day in Namib-Naukluft Park using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Swakopmund to Namib-Naukluft Park. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in August, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can drive to Sesriem.

Sesriem is a small settlement located in the Namib Desert, in Namibia, close to the southern end of the Naukluft Mountains. On the 4th (Wed), enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour.

For maps, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Sesriem trip planner.

Getting from Namib-Naukluft Park to Sesriem by car takes about 3.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Aus.

Aus is a settlement in the ǁKaras Region of southern Namibia. On the 5th (Thu), stroll through Wild Horses of the Namib.

To see reviews, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Aus trip planner.

Drive from Sesriem to Aus in 5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Daan Viljoen Nature Reserve and St Mary's Catholic Cathedral. Step out of the city life by going to NamibRand Nature Reserve and Nande Explorer Cultural Township Tours. And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, see the interesting displays at National Museum of Namibia, tee off at Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis, and admire the striking features of Christuskirche.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read Windhoek itinerary planner.

You can fly from Aus to Windhoek in 4.5 hours. Another option is to drive. September in Windhoek sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can go by car 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 10th (Tue), tour the pleasant surroundings at REST - Rare & Endangered Species Trust and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Cheetah Conservation Fund. On the next day, stop by Namibia (SWA) Gemstones and then stroll through Africat.

For ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Otjiwarongo trip itinerary site.

You can drive from Windhoek to Otjiwarongo in 3 hours. When traveling from Windhoek in September, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Otjiwarongo: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to travel to Waterberg Plateau Park.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Okonjima Game Reserve.

To find photos, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Waterberg Plateau Park online trip itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Otjiwarongo to Waterberg Plateau Park. In September, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 17°C. On the 12th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.