34 days in Cape Town & Windhoek Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Cape Town side-trips: Terra Del Capo - Tasting Room (in Groot Drakenstein), Franschhoek (Lynx Wine, First South African Perfume Museum, &more) and Stellenbosch (Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, &more). Next up on the itinerary: admire the natural beauty at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, step off the mainland to explore Robben Island Museum, get great views at Cape Point, and meet the residents at Two Oceans Aquarium.

To find maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Cape Town holiday maker.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Cape Town is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to South Africa Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Amsterdam in November, expect nights in Cape Town to be a bit warmer, around 15°C, while days are much hotter, around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to fly to Windhoek.

Windhoek is known for historic sites, museums, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll through NamibRand Nature Reserve, browse the different shops at The Grove Mall of Namibia, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Naute Kristall Cellar and Destillery, and look for gifts at Herrle & Herma Jewellers.

To find ratings, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Windhoek online travel planner.

Getting from Cape Town to Windhoek by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cape Town to Windhoek. Traveling from Cape Town in December, expect nights in Windhoek to be about the same, around 20°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 38°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.