Namibia 5 Day Itinerary

Namibia 5-Day Travel Itinerary

Day 1: Windhoek (Arrival & City Exploration)

  • Arrive at Hosea Kutako International Airport. Check visa requirements: i) Most nationalities do not require a visa for stays up to 90 days, but it’s best to confirm before travel. ii) Ensure your passport is valid for six months beyond your planned departure date from Namibia.

  • Visit Windhoek’s city centre to explore the Christ Church, Independence Memorial Museum, and Tintenpalast (Ink Palace). Don’t miss the vibrant craft markets, like the Namibia Craft Centre.

  • Overnight in Windhoek at a hotel or guesthouse of your choice.

Day 2: Damaraland

  • Travel to Damaraland (approx. 3 hours drive from Windhoek). The journey offers opportunities to spot wildlife like kudu, springbok, and ostrich.

  • Visit the Twyfelfontein Petroglyphs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 2,000 rock engravings dating back thousands of years.

  • Explore Vingerklip (Finger Rock) - an impressive 35m high rock formation resembling a finger pointing to the sky.

  • Overnight in Damaraland at a lodge or camp.

Day 3: Himba Village & Kaokoland

  • Visit a traditional Himba village in Kaokoland to learn about their unique culture and traditions. Remember to be respectful and ask permission before taking photographs.

  • Spend the afternoon game viewing in Palmeira Mopane Nature Reserve or Kaokoveld, where you might spot desert-adapted elephants, rhinos, and other wildlife.

  • Overnight at a lodge or camp in Kaokoland.

Day 4: Etosha National Park

  • Drive to Etosha National Park (approx. 3 hours from Kaokoland). Enter the park and spend the day game viewing along the main roads, stopping at waterholes like Okaukuejo or Namutoni.

  • Watch for elephants, lions, rhinos, and various bird species. Overnight in a lodge or camp within Etosha National Park.

Day 5: Okonjima Nature Reserve & Return to Windhoek

  • After breakfast, travel to Okonjima Nature Reserve (approx. 3 hours from Etosha). This reserve is home to the AfriCat Foundation, a sanctuary for big cats.

  • Participate in the AfriCat Carnivore Care & Research program or opt for a guided game drive to see leopards, cheetahs, and other wildlife.

  • Return to Windhoek (approx. 2 hours) and prepare for your onward journey.