13 days in Namibia Itinerary
13 days in Namibia Itinerary
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13 days in Namibia Itinerary
Start: Amsterdam
Fly:
16h 45min
1
Windhoek
— 1 night
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Drive:
4h 45min
2
Waterberg Plateau Park
— 1 night
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Drive:
3h 30min
3
Etosha National Park
— 3 nights
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Drive:
5h 30min
4
Uis
— 1 night
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Drive:
4h 45min
5
Swakopmund
— 2 nights
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Drive:
1h 15min
6
Namib-Naukluft Park
— 1 night
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Drive:
16h 30min
7
Keetmanshoop
— 1 night
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Drive + Fly:
28h
End: Amsterdam
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1
night
Windhoek
1
night

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.On the 16th (Mon), stop by Wecke & Voigts, tour the pleasant surroundings at Avis Dam Nature Reserve, then make a trip to Gibeon Meteorites, and finally play a few rounds at Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Windhoek journey planner.
Amsterdam, Holland to Windhoek is an approximately 17-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Windhoek due to the time zone difference. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Amsterdam in March, with highs in Windhoek at 34°C and lows at 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to drive to Waterberg Plateau Park.
Things to do in Windhoek
Find places to stay Mar 15 — 16:
Highlights from your plan

Avis Dam Nature Reserve
11:30am, Mon Mar 16

Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis
3:30pm, Mon Mar 16

Gibeon Meteorites
2:30pm, Mon Mar 16
1
night
Waterberg Plateau Park
1
night

Plan trip to Waterberg Plateau Park with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
You can drive from Windhoek to Waterberg Plateau Park in 5 hours. In March, daytime highs in Waterberg Plateau Park are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. You'll set off for Etosha National Park on the 17th (Tue).
You can drive from Windhoek to Waterberg Plateau Park in 5 hours. In March, daytime highs in Waterberg Plateau Park are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. You'll set off for Etosha National Park on the 17th (Tue).
Things to do in Waterberg Plateau Park
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3
nights
Etosha National Park
3
nights

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.Take a break from Etosha National Park with a short trip to Nakambale museum in Ondangwa, about 1h 50 min away. The adventure continues: stroll through Etosha and don't miss a visit to Okaukuejo waterhole.
For photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Etosha National Park day trip planning tool .
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Waterberg Plateau Park to Etosha National Park. You'll set off for Uis on the 20th (Fri).
Things to do in Etosha National Park
Side Trip
Nakambale museum
Find places to stay Mar 17 — 20:
Highlights from your plan

Etosha
10:30am, Wed Mar 18

Nakambale museum
11:30am, Thu Mar 19
1
night
Uis
1
night

Uis is a settlement located in Erongo Region, Namibia. To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Uis online trip maker .
Explore your travel options from Etosha National Park to Uis with the Route module. In March, daytime highs in Uis are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. You will leave for Swakopmund on the 21st (Sat).
Explore your travel options from Etosha National Park to Uis with the Route module. In March, daytime highs in Uis are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. You will leave for Swakopmund on the 21st (Sat).
Things to do in Uis
Find places to stay Mar 20 — 21:
2
nights
Swakopmund
2
nights

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.Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sat): identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas and then kick back and relax at Long Beach Leisure Park. Here are some ideas for day two: cast your line with a fishing tour and then take in the dramatic natural features at Moon Landscape.
To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Swakopmund tour itinerary builder tool .
You can drive from Uis to Swakopmund in 5 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Uis in March: high temperatures in Swakopmund hover around 29°C and lows are around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can drive to Namib-Naukluft Park.
Things to do in Swakopmund
Side Trips
Moon Landscape, Long Beach Leisure Park
Find places to stay Mar 21 — 23:
Highlights from your plan

Long Beach Leisure Park
3:30pm, Sat Mar 21

Moon Landscape
3:00pm, Sun Mar 22
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Nature & Wildlife Tours
10:00am, Sat Mar 21
1
night
Namib-Naukluft Park
1
night

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.Sossusvlei has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): admire nature's extreme beauty at Sossusvlei. On the 24th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Dorob National Park.
To find other places to visit, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Namib-Naukluft Park online tour itinerary planner .
You can drive from Swakopmund to Namib-Naukluft Park in 1.5 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Namib-Naukluft Park can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can travel to Keetmanshoop.
Things to do in Namib-Naukluft Park
Side Trip
Dorob National Park
Find places to stay Mar 23 — 24:
Highlights from your plan

Dorob National Park
11:00am, Tue Mar 24

Sossusvlei
3:00pm, Mon Mar 23
1
night
Keetmanshoop
1
night

Keetmanshoop is a city in the ǁKaras Region of southern Namibia, lying on the Trans-Namib Railway from Windhoek to Upington in South Africa. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): stroll around Garas Park Rest Camp, sample the fine beverages at Naute Kristall Cellar and Destillery, and then admire the engineering at Naute Dam.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Keetmanshoop trip itinerary builder site .
Do a combination of flight and train from Namib-Naukluft Park to Keetmanshoop in 14.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, flight, and train; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Namib-Naukluft Park in March: highs in Keetmanshoop hover around 39°C, while lows dip to 20°C. On the 26th (Thu), you'll travel back home.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Keetmanshoop trip itinerary builder site .
Do a combination of flight and train from Namib-Naukluft Park to Keetmanshoop in 14.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, flight, and train; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Namib-Naukluft Park in March: highs in Keetmanshoop hover around 39°C, while lows dip to 20°C. On the 26th (Thu), you'll travel back home.
Things to do in Keetmanshoop
Find places to stay Mar 25 — 26:
Highlights from your plan

Garas Park Rest Camp
11:30am, Wed Mar 25

Naute Kristall Cellar and Destillery
3:00pm, Wed Mar 25

Naute Dam
5:00pm, Wed Mar 25
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