Kolmanskop Ghost Town
Kolmannskuppe
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The remains of a diamond boom town taken over by the desert.

šŸ“œ Kolmanskop is a ghost town in the Namib Desert, Namibia.
šŸ” It was once a prosperous diamond mining town, abandoned in 1956.

Why Go

šŸ’Ž Explore sand-filled houses and historic buildings
šŸ“ø Unique photography opportunities in a desert-reclaimed town
šŸ“œ Learn about the diamond rush and German-influenced history
šŸš¶ Guided tours available in English and German

Why Avoid

āš ļø Entry requires a valid permit
šŸš« No entry allowed between sunset and sunrise (no night photography)
šŸš§ Situated in a restricted diamond area (Sperrgebiet)

Tips

šŸŽŸļø Tickets available at Luederitz Tours & Safaris or on-site
šŸ•’ Guided tours last 45-60 minutes
šŸ—£ļø VoiceMap app vouchers available at entrance gate

Cost

šŸ’° Permit/ticket required, prices vary.

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Last updated 10 days ago

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