Luderitz

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Geography and history

Luderitz is a harbour town situated in the Karas Province of Namibia. It is located in the south western parts of the country and has a total population of approximately 14 000 residents. The town has been built around the Robert Harbour and Shark Island. This harbour town makes for great birdlife which include the following – penguins, seals, flamingos and ostriches.

Bartomoleu Dias discovered the bay area in 1487 on which this town has been laid out and the town was founded in 1883. There are many colonial-style buildings in Luderitz with loads of rich history.

Accommodation

The beautiful harbour town of Luderitz offers many affordable accommodation options for those who would like to stay over. Tourists will find bed and breakfasts, self-catering units, guest houses, hotels and camping sites. Please view our accommodation directory for a full list of places to stay in the area.

Activities and attractions

Luderitz offers history enthusiasts many buildings to visit. There are also some activities and attractions to enjoy outdoors. There is something for everyone to do in this town.

Things to do in Luderitz include the following:

Agate Bay
Felsenkirche (Rock church erected in 1912)
Ghost Town Tours
Kreplinhaus (Built in 1909 for mayor Emil Kreplin)
Shopping
Swimming

Businesses

The busy town of Luderitz has a thriving business community thanks to its tourism industry. There are loads of stalls, shops, products and excellent restaurants in the area to choose from. Please go to our business directory for a complete list of all the businesses you will find in the region.