23 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Safaris and Naute Kristall Cellar and Destillery. The adventure continues: stroll through NamibRand Nature Reserve, play a few rounds at Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis, hunt for treasures at Namibia Craft Centre, and examine the collection at National Museum of Namibia.

Plan my trip to Windhoek with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

Groningen, The Netherlands to Windhoek is an approximately 28-hour flight. Traveling from Groningen in April, expect nights in Windhoek to be somewhat warmer, around 15°C, while days are much hotter, around 31°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time to drive 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like REST - Rare & Endangered Species Trust and Cheetah Conservation Fund. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Otjiwarongo: Okonjima Game Reserve (in Waterberg Plateau Park) and Bambu Wellness Boutique (in Omaruru).

For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Otjiwarongo travel planner.

Traveling by car from Windhoek to Otjiwarongo takes 3 hours. In May in Otjiwarongo, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) 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 7th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Etosha and then make a trip to Okaukuejo waterhole.

For maps and other tourist information, go to the Etosha National Park route planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Otjiwarongo to Etosha National Park. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to travel to Epupa.

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

To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Epupa trip builder tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Etosha National Park to Epupa. On the 9th (Mon), you're off 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Spreetshoogte Pass and Gobabeb Desert Research Station. There's more to do: take a memorable drive along Kuiseb Pass and take in breathtaking views at Sesriem Canyon.

To find other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Namib-Naukluft Park online driving holiday planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Epupa to Namib-Naukluft Park. May in Namib-Naukluft Park sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) to allow 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Food Tours and Kristall Galerie. Get out of town with these interesting Swakopmund side-trips: Walvis Bay (Dune 7 & Mola Mola Safaris). And it doesn't end there: walk around Long Beach Leisure Park, stroll through Welwitschia Plains, take in the views from Swakopmund Jetty, and push the limits with an extreme tour.

To see reviews, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, use the Swakopmund trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund. In May, daily temperatures in Swakopmund can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.