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Lüderitz
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Luderitz Time |
Lüderitz, "On the rocks,
please." |
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It is here that
Adolf Lüderitz founded the first German
settlement in Namibia in 1883. After much debate he managed to persuade
the German authorities to send out an expeditionary force which
eventually laid claim to the land by the Reich. Lüderitz with its old German styled buildings and laid
back atmosphere makes for a pleasant stay over. The temperatures are
mild throughout the year. You'll, no-doubt read or hear about the wind
that blows here, and it can blow, particularly from August thru
January. Wind-speeds of up to 40knots are not uncommon, which makes
Lüderitz a wind-surfing or kite-surfing Mecca. OK! Having
'said' that, I have to state in all honesty that the climate in
Lüderitz is quite pleasant. The early morning are calm and sometimes
misty, the latter of which usually burns-off quite early, and it's
nice and sunny. During the windy season, the-blow usually begins
around mid-day (get your board rigged-up ready). Nevertheless the area has
a unique charm, is completely different, and is most picturesque.
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The Diaz Cross |
Fishing Boats Anchored In The Bay |
The Port Of Luderitz |
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The Luderitz economy is linked to the fishing and crayfish
industry and some years ago NamDeb re-opened Elizabeth Bay diamond Mining
Area, and this along with the rise in tourism has helped to boost the
towns economy. The recently built Luderitz Waterfront shopping complex
with restaurants etc. offer a welcome watering hole for locals and
tourists alike. Luderitz is a small town and is ideal for walk about.
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Atlantic Waves |
Goerke House |
Got The Blues? |
On The Rocks |
The Felsenkirche |
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Luderitz offers beautiful, clean and mostly empty beaches. To the north side of Luderitz town is Agate Beach where the
grains of sand are quite large and particularly colorful. Walk along the shore line and soak up the beauty.
There are plenty of secluded and private areas for relaxing.
Grosse Bucht, or Big Bay is on the south side of the peninsular. This area
offers some challenging board-sailing.
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Agate Beach Sand |
Agate Beach |
Grossebucht |
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The Luderitz Peninsular drives are suitable for cars.
There are numerous secluded rocky bays and inlets. If you're visiting
between 1 November and 30 April you can buy a license for a nominal fee
and go crayfish diving, cook them on the beach and enjoy your days
catch - Namibian style.
Atlantic Adventure Tours: on the 'Sedina' Boat trips to Diaz Point. Museum: Mon-Fri: 15h30 - 17h00 Well worth a visit.
Goerke Haus: Mon-Fri: 14h00 - 16h00, Sat-Sun: 16h00
- 17h00 Felsenkirche: The Lutheran Church is open Mon-Sat:
16h30
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Travel
To
Luderitz
By Road - Self Drive:
From Keetmanshoop drive the B4 to Luderitz
Distances from Luderitz
( km
/ miles )
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Aus |
Keetmanshoop |
Maltahohe |
Sesriem |
Swakopmund |
Windhoek |
| 125 / 78 |
334 / 207 |
374 / 232 |
560 / 348 |
731 / 454 |
816 / 507 |
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By
Air - Scheduled Services
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Rail - Scheduled Services
No Rail Service to Luderitz
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By Road - Scheduled
Services
No bus service to Luderitz
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Did You Know ?
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- It was in July 1488 on his return voyage after rounding the Cape
that Bartholomew Diaz sailed into
( Luderitz ) a bay that he named "Angra das Sao Christovao".
He then erected a Padrao and dedicated it to Sao Tiago at what is today known as Diaz Point.
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