Jun 02, 2010 as any traveler knows, it pays to do a little research on an area before visiting it to make the visit more interesting. Luderitz a diamond in the rough tourism namibia tourismus. As any traveler knows, it pays to do a little research on an area before visiting it to make the visit more interesting. Ongoing research by the history department at the university of namibia shows the extent to which the early development of the town of luderitz can be linked to the prison camp on shark island. Shark island, namibiajust over a century ago, germany built one of. Shark island namibias landmark of shame wilkinsons world. Book your accommodation or campsite at one of the nearby lodges or guest farms.
Namibia timelapse day2 felix unite campsite to quiver tree forest and mesosaurus fossil bushcamp duration. The room is basic but clean and the best base camp for travelers on a budget to discover luderitz and its unique landscape and the ghosttown kolmanskup. Oct 06, 2018 shark island concentration camp or death island was a concentration camp on shark island off luderitz nambia. Erichsen, an alumnus of the university of namibia, writes about an island of suffering and death. Photographs, room types, activities, facilities, location booking information costs rates and prices for your stay at shark island luderitz, read all the accommodation information about shark island. From shark island you have wonderful views onto the rough and cold atlantic ocean and in fact the whole area is rather inhospitable with its barren, rugged. As one of the oldest private museums in namibia, this building includes an extensive collection of artifacts and objects connected with the local history and wildlife. On the commemorative table at shark island, luderitz is depicted with his. Luderitz international airport serves a multitude of airlines including air namibia airways. Lovely experience shark island, luderitz tripadvisor. Aug 29, 2019 i would not consider this a must see, but the history here and what happened over 100 years ago is. Shark island resort luderitz hotels, accommodation. We have collected some of the best resources from across the web to do research on luderitz history, luderitz ancestory, and luderitz family connections. During this time between 1,032 and 3000 herero and namaqua men, women, and children died in the camp.
Visit luderitz museum on your trip to luderitz or namibia. From shark island you have wonderful views onto the rough and cold atlantic ocean and in fact the whole area is rather inhospitable with its barren, rugged rock surfaces and the namib desert that surrounds it. Shark island, off namibias coastal town of luderitz, was the venue of a brutal concentration camp during german colonial rule. Welcome to shark island, enjoy a stay at shark island in the luderitz area of namibia, all the information you need about accommodation prices how to book a room and directions to shark island luderitz namibia. A fully equipped kitchen and mobile braaibarbeque is available. Clean and comfortable rooms overlooking the sea if you book the front rooms. Nov 18, 2019 it is a great way to get an overview of the layout of luderitz and the surrounding islands that are steeped in history. It is a port developed around robert harbour and shark island. Originally named star island, the land sat amidst immense winds and crashing waters of the atlantic for a century before being.
Luderitz town photo gallery coastways safaris photo album. Shark island luderitz namibia hotels, accommodation, lodges. Shark island is situated on the shark peninsula in the coastal town of luderitz. Luderitz town and shark island resort information namibia.
Sightings of seals and pelicans plus numerous other species of wildlife also frequent the rocky areas around the resort. A former concentration camp it is rich in history and offers. Shark island concentration camp or death island was one of the five namibian concentration camps located on shark island off luderitz. Luderitz is home to the luderitz international airport lud, which is an enjoyable 15minute drive from the city center. On this exact date eighty four years ago 16 february 1907, cornelius fredericks died in a prison camp on a rocky, windswept outcrop off the coast of luderitz known locally as haifisch shark island. Shark island a bleak rocky islet in the harbour outside luderitz would become the worlds first death camp and the most feared place on earth for all the black peoples of southwest africa. Photographs, room types, activities, facilities, location booking information costs rates and prices for your stay at shark island luderitz, read all. Shark island reflecting a dramatic historical past. Despite the fact that german business interests in the coastal port dated back to the negotiations carried out by vogelsang in 1883, the town only really expanded during the 1904 1908 war. Shark island luderitz namibia hotels, accommodation. Shark island resort offers excellent valueformoney accommodation, especially for those travellers who prefer to selfcater. With its lush grassy areas, picnic shelters and spacious gazebo and amazing 360 views, the island is the perfect place for a harbour picnic or to watch the start of the sydney to hobart yacht race.
Find out about the areas history, local indigenous communities, and the diamondmining industry at luderitz museum. The resort is an excellent central point for exploring the town of luderitz, the famous. The ruins of this mining boom town stand like skeletal reminders of the settlements dark history. Luderitz bay and shark island concentration camp, 1910. Shark island, with its picturesque setting, was the site of the worlds first. Situated on shark peninsula is shark island, a site with an excellent view over the bay, town and harbour. We have collected some of the best resources from across the web to do research on luderitz history. Shark island is a prime location you have great views of the bay and surroundings area. We hope you will participate on the luderitz forums, it is a great place to find or post information on luderitz genealogy and is completely free to participate. Shark island is located on shark peninsula in luderitz bay in southwest namibia. Originally named star island, the land sat amidst immense winds and crashing waters of the atlantic for a century before being connected to the mainland and used as a concentration camp by the germans from 1904 to 1908. There are few places where namibian history is as tangible as on shark island, the windswept and barren rocky promontory protecting luderitz harbour.
The contract of the coast and the desert offers a variety of moon landscapes. Shark island resort luderitz namibia travel experts in. We have a lounge with bookexchange and one with tv full dstv. Shark island resort is situated on the shark peninsula, which can be reached via a causeway from the coastal town of luderitz. Germany confronts the forgotten story of its other genocide wsj. Shark island was little different than its south african predecessors, and yet it is as if the history of the shark island concentration camp has been erased from the. Accommodation in sossusvlei luderitz accommodation. The town is known for its colonial architecture, including some art nouveau work, and for wildlife including seals, penguins, flamingos and ostriches. Id like to find out whether it is worth hiring, and what it is like or if i should rather book in town. In 1905, german authorities established a concentration camp on shark island, access to which was very restricted, operated between 1905 and 1907 during the herero and namaqua genocide.
It was used by the german empire during the herero and namaqua genocide of 19041908. Its our pleasure to book this accommodation for you. Accommodation accommodation options are varied in price, style, quality and location. A sociopolitical history of the herero of namibia 18901923, james currey, oxford, 1999. It was founded in 1883 when heinrich vogelsang purchased angra pequena and some of the surrounding land on behalf of adolf luderitz, a hanseat from bremen, from the local nama chief. Island cottage is situated on shark island, only 800 m from the surreal colonial town of luderitz.
Luderitz bay is a windy town on namibias southern coast with a rich history which signalled the beginning of the diamond trade as well as the early seeds of colonialism. Luderitz is a quirky town lodged in one of the best harbours on the least hospitable coast in africa. Book a day in advance and pack a windbreaker, you wont regret it. After lunch, you can explore the islands foreshore and grottos, hand. For the wild at heart camping is available by the old lighthouse for any willing to brave a cold, windy night in the atlantic ocean. Shark island reflecting a dramatic historical past travel.
Another historical site to enjoy a raw camping experience is on shark island. Accommodation in sossusvlei luderitz accommodation book. Shark island, the only campsite in luderitz, was the setting for one of the low points in the history of namibia, or rather south west africa, as it was known at that time. Our group of 12 hired the three chalets of the namibia wildlife resorts at shark island, luderitz. Shark island luderitz accommodation guide everything you need to know before visiting shark island luderitz namibia. Shark island concentration camp or death island was a concentration camp on shark island off luderitz nambia.
It has excellent views over the bay, town and harbour, and is an ideal destination to explore luderitz, especially for those travellers who prefer to selfcater. The historical reminders and monuments on shark island reflect the last 120 years of namibias dynamic history most vividly, and are as interesting and dramatic as the historical processes that shaped the town of luderitz itself. Sep 23, 2010 shark island a bleak rocky islet in the harbour outside luderitz would become the worlds first death camp and the most feared place on earth for all the black peoples of southwest africa. Shark island on a peninsula in luderitz, namibia shark island offers visitors campsites at budget rates, beautiful scenery and a rich history. Information about small coastal town, history of luderitz, accommodation, tours and activities in and around luderitz. If you are planning on visiting luderitz you have a good variety of hotel and guest house accommodation. Everything was neat and tidy with nice welcoming letter. Selfcatering accommodation on the edge of the ocean is available as well as family friendly accommodation. Shark island reflecting a dramatic historical past travel news.
Plan your trip to avoid weekends however,the history and architecture in luderitz makes it a definite must see place. We have a lounge with book exchange and one with tv full dstv. Sightings of seals and pelicans plus numerous other species of wildlife also frequent the rocky areas around the. Cheap flights to luderitz are now available for a limited period of time, so get ready to be captivated by this beautiful city. Business, international general interest government colonialism history concentration. In namibian history books, shark island is associated with another. Stay in one luderitzs most iconic landmarks which affords excellent views over the bay, town and harbour.
A visit to shark island is perfect for travellers exploring the southwestern part of namibia. The kalahari desert offers some excellent luxury tented camps and there are also comfortable game lodge accommodation. Shark island resort was the site of a concentration camp during 1905 to 1907 and harbored nama and herero prisoners. Shark island was founded in 1795 off the coast of luderitz, namibia. Shark island near luderitz namibia wildlife resorts. We offer five rooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom with a. Black then shark island concentration camp death island. It is a great way to get an overview of the layout of luderitz and the surrounding islands that are steeped in history. It lies on one of the least hospitable coasts in africa. Narrate shark island story fully riruako history namibian sun. Waterfront the waterfront development is an additional drawing card, and offers opportunities to engage in the areas history from a modern setting. I would not consider this a must see, but the history here and what happened over 100 years ago is. Luderitz accommodation self catering, hotels and guest.
Not sure why it is called shark island, one rumor was that the. These are formed by crystallised gypsum and is within the diamond area of luderitz. Jun 04, 2019 i would not consider this a must see, but the history here and what happened over 100 years ago is. Shark island selfcatering and camping in luderitz infonamibia. However, pitching a tent is a major mission, the ground is very stony and there are hardly any options to fix tent lines and this is a problem as it gets outrageously windy in the afternoons. May 14, 2014 video of the camping site at shark island. Stay in one luderitz s most iconic landmarks which affords excellent views over the bay, town and harbour. Onlookers can spot the seals and pelicans that frequent the rocky areas around the site. Shark island offers guided trips to see the desert sand roses. Has anybody hired the lighthouse accommodation at shark island. Our guests can enjoy a lovely breakfast from our menu while being serenaded with a song or two. When adolf luderitz did not return from an expedition to the orange river in 1886, angra pequena was named luderitzbucht in his honour. Shark island a bleak rocky islet in the harbour outside luderitz would become the worlds first death camp and the most feared place on earth. If you are looking for luderitz holiday accommodation, safarinow.
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