8 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.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through NamibRand Nature Reserve, examine the collection at Trans-Namib Railroad Museum, then admire the landmark architecture of Christuskirche, and finally look for gifts at Herrle & Herma Jewellers.

To see ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Windhoek travel planning app.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Windhoek is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. When traveling from Amsterdam in May, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Windhoek: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to fly 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 17th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Etosha and then make a trip to Okaukuejo waterhole.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Etosha National Park tour planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Windhoek to Etosha National Park. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Walvis Bay (Flamingo lagoon & Off-Road Tours). There's still lots to do: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, don't miss a visit to Hohenzollernhaus, see the interesting displays at Swakopmund Museum, and take in the waterfront at Swakopmund Jetty.

To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read Swakopmund day trip planning tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Etosha National Park to Swakopmund. In May in Swakopmund, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.