29 days in Cape Town & Etosha National Park Itinerary

Sweeping beaches, towering hilltops, and picturesque vineyards adorn the landscape of Cape Town, dominated by the imposing Table Mountain.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cape Town: Franschhoek (Franschhoek Motor Museum, Eikehof, &more), Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens (in Betty's Bay) and Stellenbosch (Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery Group, Yonder Hill Wine Estate, &more). There's much more to do: admire all the interesting features of Cape Point, whizz through the canopy at Abseil Africa, observe the fascinating underwater world at Two Oceans Aquarium, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Lion's Head.

To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Cape Town tour itinerary builder.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Cape Town is an approximately 15-hour flight. Traveling from Amsterdam to Cape Town, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Amsterdam in May, expect nights in Cape Town to be about the same, around 12°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can travel 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.

Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Etosha and then don't miss a visit to Okaukuejo waterhole.

For reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Etosha National Park online day trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cape Town to Etosha National Park. The time zone difference when traveling from Cape Town to Etosha National Park is minus 1 hour. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.