60 days in Namibia, Cape Town & Johannesburg Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): stop by Wecke & Voigts, then play a few rounds at Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at NamibRand Nature Reserve. Here are some ideas for day two: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Windhoek is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from Amsterdam in January: high temperatures in Windhoek hover around 38°C and lows are around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can drive to Otjiwarongo.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Wed): stroll through Cheetah Conservation Fund and then stroll through REST - Rare & Endangered Species Trust.

To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Otjiwarongo trip itinerary planning tool.

Getting from Windhoek to Otjiwarongo by car takes about 3 hours. In January in Otjiwarongo, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to travel to Etosha National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Etosha and then make a trip to Okaukuejo waterhole.

To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Etosha National Park road trip planning tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Otjiwarongo to Etosha National Park. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can travel to Damaraland.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Fri): stroll through Spitzkoppe.

For where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Damaraland trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Etosha National Park to Damaraland. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can travel to Namib-Naukluft Park.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Dorob National Park and Kuiseb Pass. When in Namib-Naukluft Park, make a side trip to see Gobabeb Desert Research Station in Gobabeb, approximately Gobabeb away.

For where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Namib-Naukluft Park trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Damaraland to Namib-Naukluft Park. January in Namib-Naukluft Park sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can travel to Swakopmund.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Dune 7 and Safaris. Get in touch with nature at Dolphin & Whale Watching and Off-Road Tours. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Swakopmund: Walvis Bay (Walvis Bay Waterfront & Flamingo lagoon). There's lots more to do: get interesting insight from Tours, examine the collection at Swakopmund Museum, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, and buy something for everyone on your list at Platz Am Meer.

For photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Swakopmund trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund with the Route module. In January, daytime highs in Swakopmund are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can fly to Cape Town.

We've included these beaches for you: Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Grotto Beach. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Franschhoek Motor Museum and Vergelegen Estate. Change things up with these side-trips from Cape Town: Voelklip Beach (in Hermanus), Franschhoek (Dieu Donne Vineyards & Tasting Room, Franschhoek Pass, &more) and Stellenbosch (Ernie Els Wines, Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards, &more). There's lots more to do: see some colorful creatures with Pisces Divers, learn about winemaking at Marbrin Olive Growers, get great views at Cape Point, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Bloubergstrand Beach.

For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Cape Town road trip site.

Traveling by flight from Swakopmund to Cape Town takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Africa Time to South Africa Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Swakopmund in January, you will find days in Cape Town are a bit warmer (32°C), and nights are about the same (20°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Johannesburg.

Explore hidden gems such as Safaris and Horseback Africa. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Sterkfontein Cave and Apartheid Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Johannesburg side-trips: Zipline (in Rustenburg), Hartbeespoort (Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeesport Dam, Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary, &more) and Ukutula Conservation Center (in Brits). There's much more to do: stroll through Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve, discover the deep blue sea with 7th Heaven Scuba, admire the majestic nature at Alberts Farm, and indulge in some personalized pampering at Mowana Day Spa.

To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Johannesburg road trip planner.

Getting from Cape Town to Johannesburg by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to fly back home.