Shark Island NWR Luderitz Namibia

Welcome to Shark Island Rest Camp at Luderitz in Namibia.

Lüderitz Bay is a windy town on Namibia's southern coast with a rich history including the beginning of the diamond trade as well as the early seeds of colonialism.

Situated on Shark Peninsula is Shark Island, a site with an excellent view over the bay, town and harbour.

Facilities and Accommodation at Shark Island Luderitz

On a peninsula in Lüderitz Namibia, Shark Island offers visitors campsites at budget rates, beautiful scenery and a rich history.

Shark Island History

Luderitz itself is one of the earlier settlements in Namibia founded in 1883 as a trading base. The town is named after its founder Adolf Luderitz.

During 1905 to 1907 Shark Island was the site of a concentration camp harbouring Nama and Herero prisoners. There are several monuments on shark island close to the main ablution building in memorial to this troubling time in the history of Namibia.

Shark Island Luderitz
Shark Island Luderitz
Shark Island Luderitz
Shark Island Luderitz