City: Karas Region
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The ǁKaras Region, also spelled !Karas Region, is the southernmost and least densely populated of the 14 regions of Namibia; its capital is Keetmanshoop. The name assigned to the region reflects the prominence of the Karas mountain range in its southern part. The ǁKaras region includes the magisterial districts of Keetmanshoop, Karasburg, Bethanie, and Lüderitz.
Restaurants in Karas Region
1. Fish-River-Canyon Lookout
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By aaron95
This place is spectacular. There really is no other word for it. The views down into the canyon are incredible. Do stay and watch sunset or sunrise, the colours of the rocks are worth it. There is a large viewing point which is semi-shaded, and a smaller one about 1k further down the road. But if they are too busy you can also pull over anywhere inbetween, or drive down the canyon on the dirt road, and pull over anywhere you like to appreciate the size and majesty of the canyon. It is incredibly hot (this is south Namibia), but the views of the canyon make it well worth a visit.
2. Kolmanskop Ghost Town
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4.5 based on 1,063 reviews
Reviewed By 208erwinh - Antwerp, Belgium
This ghost town is located +/- 10 km from coastal town Lüderitz. And located in sperrgebiet ‘forbidden – zone’ The town was created after the discovering of some special stones which where diamonds. Kolmanskop became a diamond hotspot. The habitants had a pub, a butcher, a baker, a post office, ice factory and a full worthy hospital. The maximum population the community reached was 1,300. Five million karats of diamonds were extracted in the first six years of mining In the early ‘30s the area started to decline The last three families left in 1956. In 2002 it became a tourist attraction Daily guided tours: 9.30 and 11.00 am - Sunday: 10.00am (in English and German) Only open AM Entrance fee:N$75/pax Parking available
3. Fish River Canyon
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4.5 based on 468 reviews
Reviewed By Andrewschoeman - Skukuza, South Africa
Beautiful scenery and amazing Canyon, just stunning. The Canyon view is amazing, I went in the morning and the afternoon to get photographs in different lighting conditions, well worth the effort !
4. Garub Pan
5. Rosh Pinah Geo Centre
6. Diaz Point
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4.0 based on 373 reviews
Reviewed By S8316ZAjenniferl - Johannesburg, South Africa
Diaz Point is a great drive out from Luderitz. Stark & beautiful. Make sure when you're here to stop in at Skip Skop for a coffee and a slice of fresh cake. Such friendly staff - really hope they make a go of this!
7. Wild Horses of Aus
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4.0 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By surya77 - Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Excellent, for what these horses have managed; to adapt and survive in the harsh conditions of a desert!! On the 27th km between Aus and Luderitz there is a stone sign saying GARUB WILD HORSES. If one turns right - coming from Aus - one comes to a hide with a waterhole infront. On our 1st stop we saw 3 adult horses and a foal coming for a drink. I was happily surprised to see that they all looked quite healthy. Without the help of the Foundation that takes care of them and gives them extra food, I don't think they would be able to survive the harsh conditions, the heat and the droughts. The 2nd time we stopped, on the way back to Aus, we only saw an ostrich family at the waterhole. Nobody knows for sure how these feral horses got to be living in the desert but there are 2 predominant theories; one that they belonged to the Schutztruppe during the first World War; two that they belonged to Baron von Wolf who owned Duwisib Castle. When he went to fight in Europe during World War 1, nobody cared for his horses so they eventually ran wild. Wherever they came from, it is amazing that they have survived! And, it is breathtakingly beautiful to see them running free in the vastness of the Namib Desert.
8. Felsenkirche
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4.0 based on 190 reviews
Reviewed By CaAfAm - Boca Raton, United States
Found some photos of my mother from 1955 - oh wow! None of us expected that! We were aiming at a trip down memory lane where my mother was confirmed but did not expect photos in the relic collection. The stain glass windows were beautiful; the colors clear and bright esp in the late afternoon sunlight. The pews are well kept and I pray that they will be used more often. When in Lüderitz; the Felsenkirche is worth a visit.
9. The Goerke House
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4.0 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By midwaytoheaven - Midway, United States
This beautifully restored old home is one of the finest in Lüderitz and a must see when visiting here. It is located just around the block from Felsenkirche, the old German Lutheran Church on Diamantberg Street. Is was built in 1910 on diamond hill and is run today as a museum and open for tours. BOTTOM LINE: Well worth the taxi ride or walk from the cruise port. Made beautiful buildings are located within a couple of blocks from here with a Bavarian flare. Try to plan your visit during visiting hours to see the inside too. Great spot for photos here and on diamond hill behind the home. MY RATING: 9/10.
10. /Ai-/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Travelexperience12 - Wetherby, United Kingdom
This Park as the name suggests is on both sides of the international border between Namibia and South Africa. The C13 road in Namibia travels through the area closely following the Orange River, which designates the border between the two countries. The Park area has a varying, wild and remote environment. The road crosses the point where the Fish River joins the Orange River. The Fish River bed was dry, when we crossed, but the Orange River had a significant amount of flowing water. This area is worth visiting to see the extensive desert type rocky scenery and wildlife, whilst the proximity of the road to the border means you can clearly see South Africa on the other side of the river for a considerable distance.
