A Self-Guided Tour of Namibia's Kolmanskop Ghost Town

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Duration
1 to 1.5 hours
Group Size
1 to 15 people
Ages
6 - 97 yrs
Languages
English

Tour Overview

NOTE ─── If you intend to visit Kolmanskuppe in person, you can get a free voucher to download the tour at the starting location, which is included in your entrance pass. Visitor’s entrance passes are sold online or at the gate. Are you looking to unearth the captivating tale of Namibia's diamond legacy in the abandoned town of Kolmanskop at your own pace? Inhabited for under 50 years, this tour traces the rise and fall from the first diamond discovery to the town's desert reclamation. Hear from producer Ghost Town Tours CC, who has been managing the Kolmanskuppe facility since 2002. On this tour, you will explore Millionaire’s Avenue, witness performances in the Entertainment Hall, and discover the architect’s and doctors’ homes. Delve into the challenges of survival in a harsh desert landscape, from sourcing drinking water to constructing a wine cellar under the hospital. Get unlimited use of this tour before and after your booking date.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Pickup

Once you have purchased your access ticket at the Kolmanskop gate or online, you simply have to make your way to the big parking lot inside the premises. There, you will find the Kasino Building. Make your way up the stairs and through the entrance hall. - Time zone: Africa/Windhoek

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 ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. If you intend to visit Kolmanskuppe in person, you can get a free voucher to download the tour at the starting location, included in your entrance pass. Visitor’s entrance passes are sold online or at the gate. SUPPORT
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What's included

Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
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Itinerary

Stop 1: 1.5 hours
In the heart of Namibia's vast desert, Kolmanskop Ghost Town unfolds as a captivating tale of diamond discovery and the transient fortunes it bestowed. Commencing at the Entertainment Hall, where opera singers and gymnasts once graced the stage, this tour unveils the remnants of a town inhabited for less than half a century. Wander through Millionaire's Avenue, witnessing the grandeur of the mine director, accountant, architect, and schoolmaster's residences. Marvel at the architecturally rich Architektenhaus and delve into the history of Kolmanskop Hospital. From the Quartiermeisterhaus to the Haus des Ingenieurs, each structure echoes the bygone era when this town thrived. Pause at the former Bowling Alley and Metzgerei, remnants of leisure and daily life. Discover the Eisfabrik and Old Shop, contemplating the tales of miners and their quest for diamonds in this unforgiving landscape.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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