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.

Explore Swakopmund's surroundings by going to Walvis Bay (Dune 7, Kayaking & Canoeing, &more). Next up on the itinerary: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, push the limits with an extreme tour, pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Peter's Antiques, since 1983, and look for gifts at Die Muschel.

To find traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Swakopmund trip tool.

Brussels, Belgium to Swakopmund is an approximately 21-hour combination of flight and car. You can also do a combination of train and flight. Traveling from Brussels in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Swakopmund, with lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) 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.

Go for a jaunt from Namib-Naukluft Park to Gobabeb to see Gobabeb Desert Research Station about 1h 15 min away. There's much more to do: admire nature's extreme beauty at Big Daddy Dune, take in breathtaking views at Sesriem Canyon, and explore the striking landscape at Elim Dunes.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Namib-Naukluft Park trip itinerary planning app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Swakopmund to Namib-Naukluft Park. July in Namib-Naukluft Park sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) so you can 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. On the 1st (Sun), explore the fascinating landscape at Namib-Naukluft National Park. On the 2nd (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get interesting insight from Tours.

Before you visit Sesriem, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can drive from Namib-Naukluft Park to Sesriem in 3.5 hours. On the 2nd (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Damaraland.

Step out of Damaraland to go to Khorixas and see Burnt Mountain, which is approximately 1h 30 min away.

To find ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Damaraland vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Sesriem to Damaraland takes 7.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in August, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough 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 6th (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Etosha and then make a trip to Okaukuejo waterhole.

For more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Etosha National Park online day trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Damaraland to Etosha National Park. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough 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.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Sat): stroll through REST - Rare & Endangered Species Trust and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Cheetah Conservation Fund. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: walk around Waterberg National Park and then stroll through Africat.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Etosha National Park to Otjiwarongo. In August in Otjiwarongo, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can drive 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: take in the spiritual surroundings of Christuskirche, tee off at Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis, engage your brain at Geological Survey Museum, and stroll through Daan Viljoen Nature Reserve.

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Getting from Otjiwarongo to Windhoek by car takes about 3 hours. When traveling from Otjiwarongo in August, plan for slightly colder days in Windhoek, with highs around 30°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.