14 days in Namibia Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): stroll through Deadvlei and then explore the fascinating landscape at Sossusvlei. On the 7th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in breathtaking views at Sesriem Canyon and then explore the fascinating landscape at Namib Desert.

To see maps, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Namib-Naukluft Park online road trip planner.

Anchorage, USA to Namib-Naukluft Park is an approximately 37-hour combination of flight and car. You'll lose 10 hours traveling from Anchorage to Namib-Naukluft Park due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from Anchorage in October: high temperatures in Namib-Naukluft Park hover around 71°F and lows are around 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to travel to Luderitz.

Lüderitz tourism centers around its well-preserved colonial Art Nouveau architecture and diverse wildlife.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Mon): make a trip to Woermannhaus, then see the interesting displays at Luderitz Museum, then pause for some serene contemplation at Felsenkirche, and finally steep yourself in history at The Goerke House. Here are some ideas for day two: visit a coastal fixture at Diaz Point, then stroll through Agate Beach, and then see a world frozen in time at Kolmanskop Ghost Town.

For reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Luderitz driving holiday planner.

Traveling by combination of shuttle and flight from Namib-Naukluft Park to Luderitz takes 9.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Luderitz are 74°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Windhoek.

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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Christuskirche and Trans-Namib Railroad Museum. Escape the urban bustle at Safaris and Nande Explorer Cultural Township Tours. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at National Museum of Namibia, walk around Zoo Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at NamibRand Nature Reserve, and hunt for treasures at Namibia Craft Centre.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Windhoek road trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Luderitz to Windhoek takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Luderitz in October, with highs in Windhoek at 90°F and lows at 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Walvis Bay.

A pleasant port city, Walvis Bay offers tourists a variety of urban entertainment options that complement its many natural attractions.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sun): snap pictures at Swakopmund Jetty, then browse for treasures at Peter's Antiques, since 1983, and then add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take a leisurely stroll along Walvis Bay Waterfront and then examine the collection at Swakopmund Museum.

For photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Walvis Bay trip planner.

Getting from Windhoek to Walvis Bay by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. In October, Walvis Bay is little chillier than Windhoek - with highs of 71°F and lows of 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can travel back home.