Lüderitz is a unique gem

In a secluded corner of Namibia’s vast landscape sits Lüderitz, a harbour town that was built along one of the most fascinating and least hospitable coasts in Africa.
Lined with a variety of wildlife, which include penguins, flamingos and ostriches, the town also sits close to the Fish River Canyon, which offers an ideal tourist destination for those set to visit Lüderitz.
The town is a port developed around Robert Harbour and Shark Island.
It is known for its colonial architecture, including some art nouveau construction.
It is also home to a museum, which anyone can visit to find out more about the town.
The coastline in the area is recognised by Bird Life and other global conservation groups as one of the important bird areas (IBAs), for coastal seabird breeding.
The town also hosts the widely attended Lüderitz Crayfish Festival, which takes places in the first quarter of the year.
The festival attracts various chefs, entrepreneurs and seafood lovers to the town for a weekend filled with fun activities and delicious seafood treats.
While in Lüderitz, guests can visit Agate Beach, where there is much relaxing to be done.
Guest s can also pop in at the Crayfish Bar, where fresh seafood can be enjoyed by patrons.
If you are a little more adventurous, Diaz Point can cater to those needs. Kolmanskop, which sits 10km inland from Lüderitz, is a fascinating ghost town that offers a sensational but creepy historical experience that isn’t soon to be forgotten.
Lüderitz grown significantly over the past decade, and continues to pull in new investors and innovators that are investing in the town’s targeted development programmes.
Lüderitz is a unique gem that truly is a unique side to the Namibian story.
To vote for Lüderitz in the Town of the Year competition, send an SMS with the text ‘SUN LUDERITZ’ to 51500.


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