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About Luderitz

Luderitz is situated in Namibia. Luderitz backpacking tours offer a range of attractions including hiking, desert horses and sand dune exploring.

Luderitz Budget Travel

Luderitz budget travel is very easy with great value for money backpacking tours and fantastic highlights. Below is useful information on Luderitz to help you plan your budget holiday in Luderitz. We offer a variety of budget tours and backpacking advice in Luderitz.

Airports

Luderitz airports include:
• Hosea Kutako Windhoek International Airport
• Luderitz Airport

Birdlife

Luderitz birdlife is mostly comprised of aquatic birds. Large numbers of flamingos, cormorants and seagulls can be found in the lagoons in this region.

Conservation

Luderitz conservation efforts include marine conservation as well as habitat conservation, with a number of initiatives based in the area.

Plants

While Luderitz plant life is mostly sparse, with a desert and semi-arid vegetation. A range of succulents and desert plants can be found however, including the fascinating Luderitz Stone Plant.

Safety Tips

• Luderitz is generally a safe and friendly travel destination
• Petty crime such as muggings, pick-pocketing and car break-ins are more common in the cities
• Keep valuables out of sight and secure, and carry a certified copy of your ID at all times
• Avoid travelling alone through the desert areas as it can be easy to get lost
• Be cautious in game reserves and do not leave the camp to wander alone as wildlife can be present at any time

Travel Books

Luderitz recommended travel books include:
• Namibia: The Bradt Travel Guide by Chris McIntyre
• Namibia Footprint Handbooks by Lizzie Williams
• Namibia Insight Guide by Apa
• Namibia Globetrotter Travel Pack by Willie Olivier and Sandra Olivier
• Namibia Lonely Planet Travel Guide by Deanna Swaney

Visa Requirements

Get more information on visas in Namibia

Wildlife

Luderitz wildlife includes a range of marine life, from Cape fur seals to fish, as well as small rodents, while snakes and a number of lizards can all be found in the region.

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