Excursion Hiking the luderitz peninsula tour at Luderitz

The Lüderitz Peninsula is located on the western shore of the Lüderitz Bay, offering beautiful views and serving to keep the fog out at sea. The area is very dry, with an average rainfall in the area of less than 22 mm a year.  In May of 2018 this area experienced rain for the first time in 5 years!  Because of the dryness, plant life is sparse, but after these rains some very interesting specimens can be found along the hiking route.

Depart the quayside and drive to Grosse Bucht, where your hike of the Lüderitz Peninsula begins. At Grosse Bucht walk the length of the bay. The beach provides interesting specimens of seaweed and shells, which are constantly washed out by the strong Benguella current. At the end of the bay, reboard your busses and drive north to Knochenbucht, also known as bone bay and named after whalebones found here many years ago. Here you continue your hike down the coast, along the beach and over the ridge of Halifax Bay along Guano Bay Beach towards the Dias Point Lighthouse. Your professional guide points out the rare flora growing in this region, as well as the interesting geological formations along the route.

Please note that the hike may last 4 to 5 hours, weather-depending. Summer is the time of the year when the south-westerly wind is at its strongest and may reach gale force at times.

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Please note: This hiking tour is for guests with moderate to strong levels of fitness, requiring the ability to navigate sandy terrain for long distances. Guests are recommended to wear hiking shoes, sun hats, a windbreaker, sunglasses and sun protection. Winds could reach gale force at times on this trip, guests should exercise caution and only participate if they have sufficient fitness. Since not many people frequent this area, the environment is rough, and snakes and spiders feel safe around humans.  It is of the utmost important that the hikers keep their eyes on the ground and be alert.  Since it is summer, the snakes are no longer hibernating and some horned adders may be seen. The venom of these snakes is not deadly, but a medic should be close to attend. The guide will have a mobile phone with them should it be necessary to call for help.