A visit to Diaz Point approx 18km drive from the town is
a must. There is a warning sign at the entrance to the wooden causeway
that leads to the rock advising visitors that the short journey is at
their own risk, so take care. If it is windy during your visit be
careful when standing on the top of the rock. Don't get blown off. The
backdrop of the mighty Atlantic Rollers crashing onto the rocky
shoreline and small islands make for some dramatic wave photographs.
Have your photo taken standing by the Cross. The
backdrop views of the Atlantic Rollers crashing onto the rocky coastline
make for some spectacular photographs.
You'll see plenty of Cape Fur seals basking on the
rocks. The seals on the below left rock aren't impressed by the mighty
South Atlantic waves that crash onto their 'turf'. They just snooze away the
afternoon waiting for the fish-shop to open. You'll see jackass penguins scuttling around on
nearby Halifax Island.
Diaz Point
Camping: There's a nice little camp site here, where you sleep in a
sheltered walled area on bunks. The 'roof covering' is simply a fishing net,
through which you can watch the southern stars while listening to the South
Atlantic waves breaking on the nearby shore. They have clean hot water showers
and flush toilets, but no electricity. There's a coffee shop / bar. If you're
into camping by the sea this is enjoyably different.
Shark Island
Resort: is a rocky peninsular
that juts out into Lüderitz Bay offering good sea views. Namibia
Wildlife Resorts manage the accommodation resort on Shark Island. There is
limited covered accommodation there in the form of bungalows, but they have
plenty of camp sites nestled between the rocks. Good ablution facilities and
camp sites with water and electricity. It's a popular stay over
place with campers and over-landers.
