22 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.

Windhoek is known for historic sites, museums, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Christuskirche, stroll through NamibRand Nature Reserve, play a few rounds at Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis, and stop by Wecke & Voigts.

To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Windhoek trip builder app.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Windhoek is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. When traveling from Amsterdam in September, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Windhoek: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Fish River Region.

The Fish River Canyon, is located in the south of Namibia. Start off your visit on the 20th (Tue): get great views at Fish-River-Canyon Lookout and then take in breathtaking views at Fish River Canyon.

To see ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Fish River Region online day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Windhoek to Fish River Region takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can travel to Luderitz.

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

On the 21st (Wed), look for all kinds of wild species at Penguin Catamaran Tours, then visit a coastal fixture at Diaz Point, and then kick back and relax at Agate Beach.

To find maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Luderitz online trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Fish River Region to Luderitz. In September in Luderitz, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 12°C at night. You will leave for Otjiwarongo on the 22nd (Thu).

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 23rd (Fri): stroll through Cheetah Conservation Fund and then tour the pleasant surroundings at REST - Rare & Endangered Species Trust. On the 24th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Africat and then walk around Waterberg National Park.

For photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Otjiwarongo online tour itinerary builder.

Do a combination of flight and car from Luderitz to Otjiwarongo in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from Luderitz in September, plan for warmer days in Otjiwarongo, with highs around 38°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) 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.

On the 25th (Sun), tour the pleasant surroundings at Etosha and then don't miss a visit to Okaukuejo waterhole. On the next day, tour the pleasant surroundings at Moringa Waterhole.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Etosha National Park trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Otjiwarongo to Etosha National Park with the Route module. On the 26th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Damaraland.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Tue): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Brandberg Mountain and then appreciate the history behind Twyfelfontein. On your second day here, hike along Spitzkoppe.

To plan Damaraland vacation without wasting time, ask Inspirock to design an itinerary.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Etosha National Park to Damaraland. Cap off 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.

Take a break from Namib-Naukluft Park with a short trip to Tropic of Capricorn Sign in Solitaire, about 1h 25 min away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the stunning scenery at Sesriem Canyon, explore the fascinating landscape at Big Daddy Dune, and cruise along Kuiseb Pass.

To see where to stay, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Namib-Naukluft Park trip itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Damaraland to Namib-Naukluft Park with the Route module. In September in Namib-Naukluft Park, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Explore Swakopmund's surroundings by going to Walvis Bay (Walvis Bay Waterfront, Off-Road Tours, &more). There's lots more to do: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, look for gifts at Karakulia Weavers, snap pictures at Swakopmund Jetty, and examine the collection at Swakopmund Museum.

To find reviews, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Swakopmund trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund. In October, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.