City: Karas Region
Top Things to do in Karas Region
Top 9 Sights & Landmarks in Karas Region, Namibia
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. 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!
4. 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.
5. Hohenfels
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
6. Aus Military Cemetery
7. 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.
8. Kaiser-wilhelm-ii.-denkmal
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
