10 days in Hazyview & Swakopmund Itinerary

A gateway to the popular Kruger National Park, Hazyview boasts an enviable location in South Africa's lowveld, surrounded by a staggering number of both natural and historic sites.

Visiting Safaris and The Elephant Sanctuary will get you outdoors. Head to Kingfisher Gallery and Antiques & Artifactsfor some retail therapy. Explore Hazyview's surroundings by going to Hoedspruit (Spas & Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre), Idube Game Reserve (in Sabi Sand Game Reserve) and Bourkes' Luck Potholes (in Moremela). There's lots more to do: stroll through Elephant Whispers, cruise along Panorama Route, enjoy breathtaking views from God's Window, and stop by Katundo Leather Shop.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Hazyview online vacation planner .

Johannesburg to Hazyview is an approximately 4-hour combination of flight and taxi. You can also drive; or do a combination of flight, taxi, and bus. In January, daily temperatures in Hazyview can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) 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.

Bring the kids along to Long Beach Leisure Park and National Marine Aquarium of Namibia. For shopping fun, head to Die Muschel or Peter's Antiques, since 1983. Take a break from Swakopmund with a short trip to Kayaking & Canoeing in Walvis Bay, about 40 minutes away. There's much more to do: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, take in the views from Swakopmund Jetty, get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, and examine the collection at Swakopmund Museum.

To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Swakopmund trip builder .

Explore your travel options from Hazyview to Swakopmund with the Route module. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Hazyview in January: highs in Swakopmund hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can travel back home.