30 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, stop by Herrle & Herma Jewellers, stroll through Daan Viljoen Nature Reserve, and see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.

To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Windhoek trip itinerary site.

San Jose, Costa Rica to Windhoek is an approximately 32-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Central Africa Time, which is usually a 7 hour difference. When traveling from San Jose in November, plan for somewhat warmer days in Windhoek, with highs around 38°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can fly 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Namib-Naukluft Park: Gobabeb Desert Research Station (in Gobabeb) and Tropic of Capricorn Sign (in Solitaire). And it doesn't end there: explore the fascinating landscape at Big Daddy Dune, admire all the interesting features of Kuiseb Pass, and take in breathtaking views at Sesriem Canyon.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Namib-Naukluft Park trip planner.

Getting from Windhoek to Namib-Naukluft Park by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Windhoek in November; daily highs in Namib-Naukluft Park reach 27°C and lows reach 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) 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 13th (Mon): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Namib-Naukluft National Park. Keep things going the next day: explore the stunning scenery at Sesriem Canyon and then soar above the sights with a balloon tour.

For reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Sesriem trip maker app.

Traveling by car from Namib-Naukluft Park to Sesriem takes 3.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to travel to Fish River Region.

The Fish River Canyon, is located in the south of Namibia. Start off your visit on the 15th (Wed): get great views at Fish-River-Canyon Lookout, explore the stunning scenery at Fish River Canyon, and then walk around /Ai-/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.

To find ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Fish River Region trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sesriem to Fish River Region. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can travel to Luderitz.

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

Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): get up close to creatures of the deep with Penguin Catamaran Tours, then enjoy the sea views from Diaz Point, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Agate Beach.

To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Luderitz trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Fish River Region to Luderitz with the Route module. In November, daily temperatures in Luderitz can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. You will leave for Otjiwarongo on the 17th (Fri).

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 18th (Sat): stroll through REST - Rare & Endangered Species Trust and then stroll through Cheetah Conservation Fund. On the 19th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: walk around Waterberg National Park and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Africat.

To find maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Otjiwarongo trip itinerary planning app.

Traveling by combination of flight and car from Luderitz to Otjiwarongo takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Luderitz in November, expect Otjiwarongo to be somewhat warmer, temps between 40°C and 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (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 20th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Etosha and then make a trip to Okaukuejo waterhole.

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

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Otjiwarongo to Etosha National Park. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can travel to Damaraland.

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

To find maps, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Damaraland journey builder site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Etosha National Park to Damaraland. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to drive 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). And it doesn't end there: take a leisurely stroll along Swakopmund Jetty, look for gifts at Die Muschel, gain a rich perspective with a tour of cultural highlights, and stroll through Dune 7.

To see reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Swakopmund road trip site.

Drive from Damaraland to Swakopmund in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in November, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.