Welcome to the Ghost town tour of Kolmanskop

When the first diamond was found in Kolmanskop in 1908,it sparked a frantic diamond rush to the area and soon it became a dynamic centre featuring from a soda water and lemonade plant to a swimming pool. After about 40 years, operations were moved to Oranjemund - now what is left of Kolmanskop is only a memory of a time of prosperous living in Namibia's most famous ghost town. Joining this guided tour of Kolmanskop, you will learn about the diamond rush experienced here and the short-lived wealth the residents lived in.