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Discover a unique landscape of giant sand dunes that run straight into the ocean. Explore the famous ghost town in Nambia. Explore the must do historic sites and museums Luderitz .
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Highlights
We will pick you from the port or accommodation drive to Kolmanskop, Namibia’s most famous ghost town, and is situated a few kilometers inland from the port Luderitz. In 1908, the railway worker Zacharias Lewala found a sparkling stone amongst the sand he was shoveling away from the railway line, near Kolmanskop. His supervisor August Stauch was convinced it was a diamond and when this was confirmed, the news spread like wildfire, sparking a huge, frantic diamond rush and causing fortune hunters to converge in droves on. Explore the town as you take pictures
Duration 50 mins
Find out about the area’s history, local indigenous communities, and the diamond-mining industry at Luderitz Museum. As one of the oldest private museums in Namibia, this building includes an extensive collection of artifacts and objects connected with the local history and wildlife. Inspect the museum’s collection of artifacts from the town’s German colonial era, with many items portraying the development of the area. Admire photographs, maps, and pictures of the town, and be amazed by the resilience of the early colonists, who battled the extreme climate conditions when they arrived.
Duration 30mins
You will proceed to have lunch at a beautiful setting was chosen to both welcome international and local visitors into our restaurant. Essenzeit at waterfront is about the combined efforts of chefs, cooks, servers, farmers, vineyards and brewers to bring quality food and drink to Luderitz. Yu can pay by card , cash or local currency . For the menu please click here: http://www.essenzeit-luderitz.com
Duration 1hr
Diaz Point is a unique establishment situated 22 km from Luderitz at the famous Diaz Cross, on a beautiful peninsula in a nature reserve. The cross is still visible today and is one of the landmarks of this part of Namibia. You can walk up via a wooden causeway for magnificent views.
Duration 20 mins
This area around Luderitz is packed with wildlife. A short drive from Luderitz, the Luderitz Peninsula is a fabulous place to visit for birdwatchers. The best sighting is that of pink flamingoes, who feed on small fish and shrimps they find on the pristine beaches and waters of the peninsula.
Duration: 20 mins
Proceed to the prominent Evangelical Lutheran church dominates Lüderitz from high on Diamond Hill. It was designed by Albert Bause, who implemented the Victorian influences he’d seen in the Cape. With assistance from private donors in Germany, construction of the church began in late 1911 and was completed the following year. The brilliant stained-glass panel situated over the altar was donated by Kaiser Wilhelm II, while the Bible was a gift from his wife. Come for the views over the water and the town.
Duration 30 mins
After Lunch proceeds to a mansion financed with “diamond” money. This art-nouveau house was built by Mr. Hans Goerke, manager of a diamond company. It is one of Lüderitz’s most spectacular houses and well worth a visit. Guided tours offered from Monday to Friday between 14h00 and 16h00.Later drop off at the port at around 3:30pm.
Duration 30mins