21 days in Cape Town, Windhoek & Etosha National Park Itinerary

Step out of Cape Town with an excursion to West Coast National Park in West Coast National Park--about 1h 25 min away. The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, examine the collection at District Six Museum, go for a stroll along the water at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Signal Hill.

To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Cape Town trip planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Cape Town is an approximately 15-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Amsterdam in October: high temperatures in Cape Town hover around 27°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Windhoek.

Windhoek is known for historic sites, museums, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Christuskirche, tour the pleasant surroundings at NamibRand Nature Reserve, browse the eclectic array of goods at Namibia Craft Centre, and get curious at Geological Survey Museum.

To find reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Windhoek road trip planner.

Getting from Cape Town to Windhoek by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from South Africa Standard Time (SAST) to Central Africa Time (CAT) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Cape Town in October, expect Windhoek to be somewhat warmer, temps between 38°C and 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Etosha National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Etosha and then don't miss a visit to Okaukuejo waterhole. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Moringa Waterhole.

To see other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Etosha National Park road trip planning site.

Explore your travel options from Windhoek to Etosha National Park with the Route module. On the 16th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.