22 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Swakopmund: Walvis Bay (Kayaking & Canoeing, Walvis Bay Waterfront, &more). There's lots more to do: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, push the limits with an extreme tour, admire the landmark architecture of Hohenzollernhaus, and indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour.

To see photos, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Swakopmund trip itinerary planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Swakopmund is an approximately 20-hour flight. In February, Swakopmund is much hotter than Amsterdam - with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to 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.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Fri): stroll through Etosha and then don't miss a visit to Okaukuejo waterhole.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Etosha National Park online travel planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Swakopmund to Etosha National Park. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can travel to Damaraland.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Sat): take in the awesome beauty at Brandberg Mountain and then appreciate the history behind Twyfelfontein. Keep things going the next day: hike along Spitzkoppe.

To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Damaraland tour builder app.

Explore your travel options from Etosha National Park to Damaraland with the Route module. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Gobabeb Desert Research Station (in Gobabeb) and Tropic of Capricorn Sign (in Solitaire). There's still lots to do: take in breathtaking views at Sesriem Canyon and explore the fascinating landscape at Big Daddy Dune.

For more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Namib-Naukluft Park road trip site.

Traveling by car from Damaraland to Namib-Naukluft Park takes 4 hours. February in Namib-Naukluft Park sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Sesriem.

Sesriem is a small settlement located in the Namib Desert, in Namibia, close to the southern end of the Naukluft Mountains. Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): admire nature's extreme beauty at Namib-Naukluft National Park. Keep things going the next day: explore the stunning scenery at Sesriem Canyon and then enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour.

To see reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Sesriem tour itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Namib-Naukluft Park to Sesriem takes 3.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to travel to Fish River Region.

The Fish River Canyon, is located in the south of Namibia. Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): get great views at Fish-River-Canyon Lookout, then take in breathtaking views at Fish River Canyon, and then stroll around /Ai-/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.

To find reviews, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Fish River Region route planner.

Explore your travel options from Sesriem to Fish River Region with the Route module. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to travel to Luderitz.

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

On the 19th (Sun), get to know the fascinating history of Diaz Point, see majestic marine mammals with Penguin Catamaran Tours, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Agate Beach.

For reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Luderitz road trip planning website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Fish River Region to Luderitz. February in Luderitz sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C at night. On the 20th (Mon), you'll travel 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.

Spend the 23rd (Thu) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Christuskirche, examine the collection at National Museum of Namibia, stroll through Daan Viljoen Nature Reserve, and tee off at Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis.

For traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Windhoek journey maker app.

Traveling by flight from Luderitz to Windhoek takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Luderitz in February, expect nights in Windhoek to be about the same, around 20°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 36°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.