21 days in Namibia Itinerary

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.

Escape the urban bustle at NamibRand Nature Reserve and Safaris. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Naute Kristall Cellar and Destillery and Heroes Acre. Next up on the itinerary: wander the wide-open spaces of Okapuka Ranch, see the interesting displays at Trans-Namib Railroad Museum, admire the natural beauty at Parliament Gardens, and stop by Wecke & Voigts.

For traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Windhoek trip itinerary maker tool.

London, UK to Windhoek is an approximately 16-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Windhoek due to the time zone difference. While traveling from London, expect warmer days and somewhat warmer nights in Windhoek, ranging from highs of 38°C to lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can fly to Luderitz.

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

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): visit a coastal fixture at Diaz Point, then kick back and relax at Agate Beach, and then see majestic marine mammals with Penguin Catamaran Tours.

For where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Luderitz trip planner.

You can fly from Windhoek to Luderitz in 4.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Windhoek in October: high temperatures in Luderitz hover around 27°C and lows are around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Waterberg Plateau Park.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Thu): admire all the interesting features of Waterburg Plateau Park. On the next day, stroll through Okonjima Game Reserve.

To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Waterberg Plateau Park road trip app.

Traveling by flight from Luderitz to Waterberg Plateau Park takes 3 hours. Traveling from Luderitz in October, expect nights in Waterberg Plateau Park to be a bit warmer, around 20°C, while days are much warmer, around 41°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Fri) 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 (Sat), stroll through Africat and then tour the pleasant surroundings at REST - Rare & Endangered Species Trust. Keep things going the next day: stroll around Waterberg National Park.

To see where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Otjiwarongo trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Waterberg Plateau Park to Otjiwarongo. October in Otjiwarongo sees daily highs of 41°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can go by car to Swakopmund.

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 outdoors at Moon Landscape and Snake Park. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Food Tours and Kristall Galerie. Explore Swakopmund's surroundings by going to Walvis Bay (Mola Mola Safaris & Dune 7). And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of German Evangelical Lutheran Church, walk around Long Beach Leisure Park, and browse the different shops at Platz Am Meer.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Swakopmund visit planner.

Traveling by car from Otjiwarongo to Swakopmund takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. Traveling from Otjiwarongo in October, you will find days in Swakopmund are colder (25°C), and nights are a bit cooler (13°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Kuiseb Pass and Dorob National Park. There's still lots to do: cruise along Spreetshoogte Pass.

To find maps, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our Namib-Naukluft Park journey planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Swakopmund to Namib-Naukluft Park. In November, daytime highs in Namib-Naukluft Park are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. On the 7th (Mon), you're off to Epupa.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Tue): take in the dramatic scenery at Epupa Falls.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Epupa online driving holiday planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Namib-Naukluft Park to Epupa. You'll set off for home on the 9th (Wed).