Luderitz
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Luderitz Highlights
Luderitz is a small harbour town situated between the cold Atlantic Ocean and the dry Namib Desert; certainly not a town that you will find by mistake. It is safe to say that it is well off the beaten track situated in southern Namibia just south of the Namib- Naukluft Park, a 600km detour from Keetmanshoop. The bay of Luderitz was discovered in 1488 by the Portuguese seafarer Bartholomeu Diaz who named it Angra Pequeña. In 1883 Adolf Luederitz bought the bay and it was named after him.
Luderitz suddenly became famous in 1909 when diamonds were discovered at the nearby Kolmanskop town; however it was deserted in 1956. Today the town is known as Kolmanskop Ghost Town and one of Luderitz' main attractions. Kolmanskop once formed the centre of the diamond industry in Namibia. Luderitz today is a small Colonial German town with delicatessens, coffee shops and Lutheran churches also known for its colonial architecture.
Game Viewing in the Luderitz
The most remarkable of the colonial architecture in Luderitz is Goerke-Haus, a former magistrate's residence built in 1909 as well as the Lutheran Church, built in 1912. The Luederitz Museum offers a window into the history of the town. The Arts and Crafts Centre is also popular and worth a visit with wall hangings and carpets of karakul wool.
The new Luderitz Waterfront is ideal for shopping, enjoying lunch and meeting the local people. The region is known for its exotic wildlife; including seals, penguins, flamingos and ostriches and offers some great wildlife and bird watching tours. Luderitz also offers a beautiful camping ground on Shark Island, and vast, sandy beaches to enjoy or take a walk. The best include the Grosse Bucht and Agate Beach, known for its colourful sand. Visitors can also enjoy windsurfing and snorkelling activities at the Grosse Bucht and Grosse Lagoon.
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Luderitz Nest Hotel
Luderitz Nest Hotel is known as one of Namibia’s premium hotels offering warm hospitality; situated directly on Lüderitz bay offering magnificent views as well as a secluded beach. Luderitz Nest is luxurious and charming and offers visitors the ideal location from where to explore a large variety of unusual attractions in and around Lüderitz. The rooms are comfortable and offer beautiful ocean views and most have balconies. The rooms offer luxurious bathrooms as well as hairdryers, telephones, air-conditioning and heaters, satellite T.V. and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel offers a restaurant renowned for their delicious meals and fresh seafood as well as an International A la Carte Menu, sometimes buffet-style. An all day restaurant service is available. The hotel also offers a terrace overlooking the sea with a bar deck, a Cocktail Bar, Internet Café, 24-hour room service, Baby sitting, a Children's Playground as well as a Swimming Pool and Children’s Pool. The hotel also offers a Sauna and conference facilities for up to 160 people.
Sea View Zum Sperrgebiet
The Protea Hotel Sea-View Zum Sperrgebiet is a small comfortable hotel in Luderitz overlooking the bay and harbour. The hotel offers warm and friendly service with delicious fresh seafood. Accommodation is comfortable and most rooms offer balconies with beautiful views over the harbour. The hotel is famous for their cuisine and caught by the locals. The hotel also offers a bar and a swimming pool. Other facilities at the hotel include a Gym and Health Club as well as a sauna; Tennis and Squash are also available and activities including Sailing, Sunset Cruises and Windsurfing can be arranged by reception. The hotel is wheel-chair friendly and also offers conference facilities for up to 15 guests. A family apartment is available catering for four guests offering a lounge, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen and facilities include Satellite TV, direct dial telephone, a stove and a small fridge.
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