22/02/2025
THE DIAMOND TOWN OF KOLMANSKUPPE, LÜDERITZ
Kolmanskuppe owes its existence to the one jewel that is as precious as it is timeless: the Diamond.
In the year 1908 the first diamond was found in Namibia, leading to a frantic diamond rush as thousands of fortune seekers converged in the desert to seek its wealth. This is how the little town of Kolmanskuppe developed. Today this once vibrant town lies at the mercy of the Namib Desert, threatening to engulf the grand buildings.
Here amongst the windswept houses of Kolmanskuppe lies the key to a past long gone, the remains of an era where diamonds sparkled and sustained life along the coast of Namibia.
In addition to viewing the derelict buildings and listening to its many stories, real diamonds can now again be found in this former diamond settlement and current tourist attraction. They can be admired - and bought - in the Kolmanskuppe Diamond Room in the building of the former Casino.
They are all authentic Namibian diamonds, mined by the Namibian company Namdeb, traded by the Namibian agency Namdia and refined by the cutting company Dash Diamonds in Windhoek.
The authenticity is guaranteed by a GIA certificate. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the world’s leading authority on diamonds and coloured gemstones.
So there you have it - no visit to Namibia is complete without visiting the historical site of Kolmanskuppe in Lüderitz, the Diamond 💎 of Namibia. It offers interesting insight into Namibia‘s Diamond legacy and on top of that you can even buy one of its sparkling beauties right there and then at the Diamond Shop.
At CAfrica, we have incorporated Lüderitz into many of our scheduled tours, have a look at our website for more info and to book (link in Bio).