Shark Island Campsite
Luderitz
About - At the end of Shark peninsula in Lüderitz, Namibia's Shark Island offers visitors campsites at budget rates, beautiful scenery and a rich history.
Shark Island Resort was the site of a concentration camp during 1905 to 1907 and housed Nama and Herero prisoners. Several monuments on the resort close to the main ablution building attest to this troubling time in the resort's history.
Luderitz Bay is a windy town on Namibia's southern coast with a rich history which signalled the beginning of the diamond trade as well as the early seeds of colonialism.
Accommodation - Shark Island offers mainly camping accommodation, although sometimes the Lighthouse is available for guests to book.
Each campsite has access to a 220V power point providing electricity 24 hours a day. A built-in brick fireplace provides a place to braai (barbeque) and taps are provided at regular intervals between the campsites.
One big ablution facility provides showers, toilets and baths to the campers, with additional small ablution facilities spaced between the campsites.
A washing-up facility for doing dishes as well as a laundry is provided inside the building.
Facilities - The facilities at Shark Island are old, but clean and serviced daily.
Although crime is not a major problem in the town of Lüderitz, note that day visitors are allowed on the resort and so campers must make provision for the security of their campsite while they explore the town and surroundings. There is a security guard patrolling the grounds 24 hours a day to assist in keeping the campground safe.
Activities - There are two main reasons tourists visit the town of Luderitz, either to visit the nearby Kolmanskop Ghost Town or to go fishing.
Shark Island has an excellent view over the bay, town and harbour. Seals and Pelicans are some wildlife species that can be seen frequenting the rocky areas around the site.
Activities and attractions while in Luderitz include: