Namibia: Profiling Luderitz - harbour town in southern Africa

Profiling Luderitz, Namibia

Lüderitz is a town located in the ǁKaras Region of southern Namibia. It is situated on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and is known for its German colonial architecture, fishing industry, and proximity to the Namib Desert.

Here are some key points about Lüderitz:

1. History: The town was founded in 1883 when Heinrich Vogelsang purchased Angra Pequena and some land from the local Nama chief. It was named after Adolf Lüderitz, a German merchant and colonialist. Lüderitz became an important trading port and the center of diamond mining in the early 20th century.

2. Architecture: Lüderitz is known for its well-preserved German colonial architecture, with colorful buildings lining its streets. The most famous building is the Goerke Haus, a grand mansion built in 1910 that now houses a museum.

3. Economy: The economy of Lüderitz is largely based on fishing, diamond mining and tourism. The town is a major fishing port, and the surrounding waters are rich in marine life. Tourism is also an important industry, with visitors attracted to the town's historical sites and the nearby Namib Desert.

4. Attractions: Lüderitz offers several attractions for visitors, including Shark Island, a popular camping and picnic spot with views of the ocean; the ghost town of Kolmanskop, a former diamond mining town abandoned in the 1950s; and the nearby Bogenfels rock arch, a natural landmark on the coast.

5. Climate: Lüderitz has a cool desert climate, with mild temperatures throughout the year due to the influence of the cold Benguela Current. Fog is common in the mornings, providing moisture to the region's plant and animal life.

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Namibia: Luderitz annual crayfish festival is on

Namibia's Luderitz annual crayfish festival boosts economic growth

The annual crayfish festival held in the southern coastal town of Luderitz provides an investment opportunity and boosts tourism, which in turn contributes significantly to the country's economic growth.

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The festival has a hugely positive impact on the local Luderitz community and it has ignited an entrepreneurial spirit in the town.

The inclusion of small and medium enterprises and financial services in the festival demonstrates its impact on social and economic progress. The festival also takes place against the backdrop of oil discoveries and emerging green industries that will drive economic development nationwide.

Fishing is an important economic activity for Luderitz, which is poised to become the new epicenter of the oil, gas, and green hydrogen industries.

The festival, which started in 2008, has become a popular platform to showcase Luderitz's rich cultural heritage and traditions. It offers a variety of activities, including seafood exhibitions, traditional cuisine, entertainment, fashion, and corporate events.

This year's festival runs from April 29 to May 5 and themed "Riding the waves toward a sustainable future".

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Namibia: Swakopmund Tug Restaurant shuttle & festive season news

The Tug Restaurant

I hope this email finds you well. As the Summer Season approaches, we are thrilled to share some important updates regarding The Tug Restaurant's operating hours and paid shuttle service for our valued guests staying at your esteemed establishment.

During this season, we will be extending our hours to accommodate the vibrant energy of summer and ensure that your guests can enjoy The Tug at their leisure.

Additionally, we are excited to announce the launch of an Exclusive Paid Shuttle Service. This service aims to provide a safe and hassle-free transportation option to and from our restaurant, allowing your guests to indulge in our culinary offerings without concerns about transportation logistics or having to drive.

This is comprehensive information about our shuttle service schedule, pickup/drop-off procedures, and any additional details necessary for a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Should you or your guests have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at The Tug Restaurant.

Thank you for your continued partnership. We look forward to welcoming your guests and providing them with a memorable dining experience this summer.

Shuttle Service Procedures

Exclusively for our customers, the Tug Restaurant now offers a shuttle service for pick up and drop off at a location convenient to you.

Service times: Daily from 11:00 to 22:30

Pick-up time will always be 20 min prior to the reservation - Please see below further conditions.

Drop-off will depart the restaurant every thirty minutes on the hour or half hour.

Procedure:

For pickup service call: +264 64 402 356, or WhatsApp +264 81 254 8595 together with your location and number of passengers.

Reservations can also be made when booking online, www.the-tug.com. Just leave us a request in the comments of the ResDiary booking section stating location and number of passengers -

For drop off’s, please request with your server or reception in the Restaurant.

All payments will be made at the Restaurant and no payment will be accepted in the vehicle.

Conditions of Service:

• Only for customers that have a valid reservation at the Tug Restaurant.

You may be required to show your reservation confirmation.

• Not always guaranteed due to high demand or other unforeseen circumstances.

• Subject to seating availability.

• Operating only in Swakopmund up to Mile 4 and Rössmund.

• N$50 per person per one way trip.

• Customers must be at the pick-up point 20min prior to reservation time.

Due to strict schedule times the driver will be unable to wait for more than 5 minutes.

Due to operational requirements the driver may arrive up to 15min late without notice.

The Tug Restaurant Team

Address:

A. Schad Promenade, Molen Road, Jetty Area Swakopmund, Namibia

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Only in Africa - fishing and fishermen video

Somewhere in South Africa | Где-то в Южной Африке

Fishing and fishermen in South Africa

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South Africa: Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve | Заповедник Кару Южная Африка

Khoisan Karoo | Get Out In Nature And Support Conservation

Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve

Hanover

Get Out In Nature And Support Conservation.

Join the The Biodiversity & Development Institute (BDI) with Professor Les Underhill, Dieter Oschadleus and Tino Herselman at the Khoisan Karoo Conservancy for two exciting nature events.  Hosted by the Karoo Research Centre.

Atlas Bash In The Karoo

Contribute Your Knowledge

The Winter Bird Atlas Bash marks the start of regular bird atlas monitoring of a rectangle of pentads centred on New Holme to generate high quality data on changes in bird distributions in this area. Tino Herselman will lead and coordinate this special event.

DATES: 15 July to 19 July 2022.  You have the option of staying two, three or four nights. More dates available for 2023.

Ring Birds In The Karoo Wilderness

Experience South Africa’s Birdlife Up Close

Our bird ringing expeditions provide wonderful opportunities to ring African birds, to interact with local ornithologists and conservationists, to contribute to important long-term citizen-science projects, and to experience delightful accommodations in spectacular landscapes.

The courses will be led by Dieter Oschadleus, Bird Ringing Coordinator at SAFRING and held at New Holme Guest Farm inside the Khoisan Karoo Conservancy, near Hanover in the Northern Cape - a carefully selected site to maximise the number of species that can be netted and ringed. Fantastic opportunity for trainers, as well as registered ringers.

DATES: 1 to 7 September 2022 and 31 October to 6 November 2022.

Explore The Karoo

Khoisan Karoo Conservancy (8 000 ha) is between Colesberg and Hanover and includes the Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve (with the only hippos in the Northern Cape and home to the Shy 5) and the Hanover Aardvark Nature Reserve.

+ Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve Accommodation

New Holme Nature Lodge is the main lodge at Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve with Stoffels Rus and Karoo Gariep Tented Camp as additional accommodation options.

+ Hanover Aardvark Nature Reserve Accommodation

Mieliefontein Guest Farm is the main lodge at the Hanover Aardvark Nature Reserve with Wolmado as an additional accommodation option.

At Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve, we offer a variety of activities, from bird watching, night drives, a 3-day horse trail, fishing and mountain biking.

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Namibia: Luderitz | Намибия: Людериц

Luderitz is a small fishing town and harbour located at the west coast of Namibia in southern Africa. It has a population of less than 12 000.

Luderitz is located in Sperrgebiet, the famous prohibited diamond area of Namibia | Людериц - небольшой рыбацкий городок и порт, расположенный на западном побережье Намибии в южной части Африки. Население менее 12 000 человек. Людериц находится в знаменитой алмазной зоне Намибии.

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Namibia: Divava Okavango Resort update | Дивава Лодж Намибия

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Divava Okavango Resort & Spa New 2022 Bonus Rates

Dear reader,

Wow! how quick time has flown by as 2021 is almost at an end...  only four weeks left before we say "Happy 2022"!

Situated at the western end of Zambezi close to Divundu. Road access is straight-forward from any part of Namibia including Ruacana, Oshakati, Windhoek and Etosha, and from the direction of Katima Mulilo and Victoria Falls.

Divava Okavango Resort & Spa

The high season will remain unchanged and still applicable for bookings arriving from 01 July 2022

Updates and changes effective Immediately are as Follows:

° Our boat trips (x2 boats for these activities) are from 08h00 in the morning & 16h00 in the afternoon (pm cruise including Popa Falls & sundowner) (snacks, soft drink, water, red & white wine included) about 2 hours duration.

° Game drives are from 07h00 in the mornings; 14h00 in the afternoon (soft drinks & water included)

° Fishing Excursion - small boat used max 5 pax, fishing tackle & rods supplied and is charged per hour

° Village Tours - walk to the village to see the living & the culture of the local community

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Namibia: Swakopmund Platz am Meer shopping center & fishing video

Platz am Meer Swakopmund shopping center is a landmark on the coastline of Namibia offering quality restaurants, luxury seafront apartments, banks and a selected variety of food and fashion retailers.

This new development is designed in harmony with the environment and offers luxury apartments and penthouses all linked to fashionable shopping with beachfront views, green walkways and child-friendly play areas.

Elegance and comfort, taken to new heights by the beauty of the Namibian coastline, is what makes Platz am Meer development the place to be.

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Sustainability features

Shopping Centres normally have large roofed areas making them ideal for photovoltaic electricity generation.

We are retro-fitting all our Centres with solar power systems. In Swakopmund, with its high electricity

price from the grid, this was an even more sensible option. All apartments and restaurants have access to or are supplied with natural gas, which is a cleaner fossil fuel than the diesel used to generate electricity in Walvis Bay.

The Shopping Centre’s walkways are naturally ventilated with the airflow controlled by the opening and closing of clerestory windows according to the need of the day. Natural light is as important in managing the electrical demand, so great care was given in flooding the mall with natural light from all sides.

Only high quality materials and suitable techniques for this unique environment were used in its construction. With the Sulphur rich mist in Swakopmund causing aggressive and corrosive conditions,

innovative installations were crucial. Imported self-adhesive roof tiles, with no metal were used. Such

finishes will enhance the lifespan of the building and simultaneously reduce the need for costly maintenance works and frequent improvements.

Some interesting facts about Platz am Meer:

• First two escalators for Swakopmund/Erongo area of Namibia

• First Dis-Chem and Checkers outlets in Erongo area

• ± 920 000 man hours of construction work

• Rock placed for breakwater: 135 000 tons

• Concrete placed: 15 866m³ (2 644 truckloads of 6m³ each – 13km queue of trucks)

• Bricks used: 2 764 951 (923 truckloads, a 5,5km queue of trucks)

• Form work: 100 579m² (16 rugby fields)

• Brick force: 70km used

• Reinforcing bar (Rebar) used: 1 129 tons

• Bags of cement: 135 565 bags/6 780 tons (226 truckloads of 30 tons each, a 2,48km queue of trucks)

• Plaster: 43 139m² (7 rugby fields)

Platz am Meer is a Namibian landmark that the local community can be proud of, granting opportunities, employment and business initiatives that should be claimed and cultivated for the better of the people.

We are confident that the Waterfront will become a popular destination, not only attracting the community of Swakopmund to its diverse amenities and activities, but also be a destination of choice for those from other towns along the coast.

Platz Am Meer accommodates 72 shops.

Entertainment on offer:

Permanent kids playing area
Promenade with Restaurants and Fast food outlets

Street address: corner of Albatros and Tsavorite Streets, Vineta North, Swakopmund, Namibia

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South Africa: Hout Bay town and harbour aerial video excursion | Хаут Бэй аэровидео Южная Африка

Video, including aerial, of Cape Town's picturesque suburb with its beach and harbour, a bonus is aerial video of whale swimming in Atlantic Ocean, Western Cape, South Africa.

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Hout Bay view from Chapman's Peak

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Hout Bay (Afrikaans: Houtbaai or "Wood Bay") is a seaside suburb of Cape Town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It is situated in a valley on the Atlantic seaboard of the Cape Peninsula, twenty kilometres south of the Central Business District. The name "Hout Bay" can refer to the suburb, the bay on which it is situated or the entire valley. The area was originally made up of two farms, which were slowly subdivided to make way for urban expansion. While still maintaining its rural atmosphere, the area of Hout Bay has more than 5,960 residences inhabited by a population of at least 17,900 people (as of 2011).

Dutch colony When the Dutch established a colony in Table Bay in 1652, a great quantity of good timber was required for construction, shipbuilding and other purposes. There was no large forest in the immediate vicinity of the settlement, mainly because the rainfall was not high enough. It was soon apparent that the colonists would be able to fell wood they needed in the wetter valley that lay on the other side of a low pass (now Constantia Nek) between the southern end of Table Mountain and Constantiaberg. Van Riebeeck described the forest of Hout Bay as being the finest in the world. It was Van Riebeeck who gave Hout Bay its present name. In 1652 on 22 November Van Riebeeck wrote in his journal about T’ Houtbaaitjen. Since then it has been known as Hout Bay.

Hout Bay's bronze leopard

In 1662, the year when Jan Van Riebeeck left the Cape, the Boscheuwel road was extended from Kirstenbosch in a rough track over Constantia Nek to Hout Bay. In 1668 the first permit to cut and saw wood in the Hout Bay forest was granted. In 1677 the first agreement to rent land for farming purposes was signed. In 1681 two farms were established Ruyteplatts and Kronendal. Forts In 1781 the French-built three forts at Hout Bay. These were part of a line of forts known as the French lines that were built in order to protect the Cape from falling into the hands of the English. The west fort at the harbour dates from this time. In the latter half of the 19th Century the farms Moddergat, Nooitgedacht, Oakhurst and Uitkyk were established.

East Fort battery

Manganese mine In 1873, manganese was discovered in the Constantiaberg. In 1909 to 1911 manganese was mined in Hout Bay. Reminders of these activities are the ruins of the manganese ore jetty and the old mine workings up the mountain. In 1880, Crisp Arnold set up fishing sheds and started curing snoek for export to Mauritius.

In 1895 Walter Gurney built the first church in Hout Bay. It still stands today and is known as St Peter's the Fisherman. The first school in Hout Bay was started in this church. Morrow - Factory Boat

In 1904 Hout Bay's first crayfish canning factory was established in the wreck of an old sailing ship, The R Morrow that stood where the present South African Sea Products factory is today. For almost 10 years the factory operated successfully exporting canned crayfish overseas and providing work for the local inhabitants. On 31 July 1914 a leak in the acetylene gas supply caused an explosion which blew up the canning factory, killing 7 people including the owner Mr. Lucien Plessis.

Chapman's Peak In 1922 Chapman's Peak Drive was opened to the public. It had been built by the provincial administration using convict labour. It had taken 7 years to build and had cost (R40 000).

Fishing industry German immigrant and farmer, Jacob Trautmann, established the first fishing village here in 1867. The fishing industry expanded substantially in the 1930s when fish became a popular item on menus and improved facilities for transporting fish inland were created. The Trautmann family improved their fishing boats and built more sheds on the beach for processing the fish. They owned Trans Africa Fisheries.

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Namibia: Caprivi Mutoya Lodge is open | Каприви Мутоя Лодж Каприви

Caprivi Mutoya Lodge is open!

Air-Conditioned Chalets

Even though it's been a very tough nine months, and with a tight hold on our purse strings, we have managed to save enough to install air-conditioners in our chalets. This has been done to try and entice more Namibians and fishermen to stay with us during our relentless hot months. So welcome to all Namibians.

Zambezi River Fishing Packages

For those who have always wanted catch that elusive Tiger Fish on the Zambezi River, now's your chance as we have on offer 3 nights and 4 nights special packages that will be valid until the end of December 2021.

PACKAGE RATES

3 Nights / 2 Full Days Fishing

Chalets:              N$4950 per person sharing 

Luxury Tents:      N$4220 per person sharing

Campsite Tents:  N$2340 per person sharing 

Camping:             N$2080 per person sharing

4 Nights / 3 Full Days Fishing

Chalets:              N$6865 per person sharing 

Luxury Tents:      N$5895 per person sharing

Campsite Tents:  N$3380 per person sharing 

Camping:            N$3040 per person sharing

Rates Include:

* Dinner and breakfast

* Ice, water, soft drinks and lunch packs on the boat

* Boat with a guide, fishing rods, fishing licenses, bait and 20 litres of fuel a day

* VAT and Namibian Tourism Levy

Rates Exclude:

* Single supplement 

* Extra meals, drinks and activities

Normal booking terms and conditions apply.

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Namibia: Lake Oanob Resort near Rehoboth

Lake Oanob Resort is located around 80 km south of Windhoek, near small town Rehoboth, off main B1 road to the southern Namibia.

Would you like to discover one of the most beautiful and peaceful countryside in the world? Are you looking for peace and relaxation? If so, the you have chosen the right address to make your dreams come true. Lake Oanob Resort project was chosen with the principal of keeping the landscape the way it is. In this wonderful area you can discover one of the most beautiful and quiet places on earth.

Conserving a vanishing way of life. If you've stayed with us, my "kuame" (meaning friend) you've helped to make this dream come true. Lake Oanob Resort offers a range of waterfront accommodation possibilities such as luxurious Chalets, en-suite rooms and campsites.

The Resort is built on the banks of the very scenic Oanob Dam. Majestic mountains are set on fire by spectacular sunsets. From your patio you can see the reflections of the moon and stars on the lake. 6 200 ha of unspoiled nature provides the perfect haven for an abundance of free roaming game. An a la carte Restaurant and fully licensed bars will make your visit complete and unforgettable.

The Resort provides activities for all age groups and levels of excitement, from water skiing, canoeing and to relaxing sundowners by boat.

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