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Discover the ghost town in the desert
Kolmannskuppe, Namibia
The ghost town consists of well-preserved buildings surrounded by desert that tell the story of the diamond rush.
What you can experience here
If you are looking for a fascinating place that transports you back in time, you should definitely visit the ghost town of Kolmannskuppe. Here you will find abandoned houses and rooms filled with desert sand.
The ghost town consists of well-preserved buildings, surrounded by desert, that tell the story of the diamond rush and its subsequent decline.
To visit Kolmannskuppe, you need a permit, which you can buy on site for 100 NAD.
You then have access to Kolmannskuppe from 9am to 1pm and can explore the buildings on your own.
The entrance fee includes a one-hour guided tour. The tours take place at 9.30am and 11am. On Sundays the tour takes place at 11am.
At the museum you can find out more about the history of Kolmannskuppe.
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Categories
- Sights
Where you'll find it
Kolmanskop · Kolmanskop, Namibia
15 km east of Lüderitz
What else you can do nearby
Photo credits: Penguin Catamaran Tours