22 days in Mana Pools National Park & Namibia Itinerary

On the 3rd (Fri), tour the pleasant surroundings at Mavuradonha Wilderness Area.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, use the Mana Pools National Park trip planner.

Portland, USA to Mana Pools National Park is an approximately 36-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Portland to Mana Pools National Park, you'll lose 10 hours due to the time zone difference. On the 4th (Sat), 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.

Windhoek is known for historic sites, museums, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Christuskirche, buy something for everyone on your list at The Grove Mall of Namibia, tee off at Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis, and take an exotic tour of a safari tour.

To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Windhoek online road trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mana Pools National Park to Windhoek. The time zone changes from Central Africa Time (CAT) to Central Africa Time (CAT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In October, plan for daily highs up to 90°F, and evening lows to 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can fly 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 out of town with these interesting Swakopmund side-trips: Walvis Bay (Flamingo lagoon, Off-Road Tours, &more). Next up on the itinerary: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, admire the landmark architecture of Hohenzollernhaus, stroll through Dune 7, and look for gifts at Karakulia Weavers.

For more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Swakopmund route maker app.

Traveling by flight from Windhoek to Swakopmund takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or drive. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Windhoek in October, with highs in Swakopmund at 71°F and lows at 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Etosha and then don't miss a visit to Okaukuejo waterhole.

To see traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Etosha National Park trip itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Swakopmund to Etosha National Park with the Route module. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can travel to Damaraland.

Step out of Damaraland with an excursion to Burnt Mountain in Khorixas--about 1h 30 min away.

To find reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Damaraland trip maker website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Etosha National Park to Damaraland. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) 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. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Fri): explore the striking landscape of Namib-Naukluft National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape at Sesriem Canyon and then enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour.

To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Sesriem trip itinerary builder site.

Traveling by car from Damaraland to Sesriem takes 7.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) to allow time to drive 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.

Take a break from Namib-Naukluft Park with a short trip to Tropic of Capricorn Sign in Solitaire, about 1h 25 min away. There's lots more to do: explore the fascinating landscape at Big Daddy Dune, take a memorable drive along Kuiseb Pass, and explore the stunning scenery at Sesriem Canyon.

To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Namib-Naukluft Park journey planner.

You can drive from Sesriem to Namib-Naukluft Park in 3.5 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 71°F, and evening lows to 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.