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of place in Munich. Patrons sit in a large room with some comfy seating and receive quick
service; the food, such as hot wraps or chicken schwarma, is delicious. Try the speciality
coffee - if you dare.
Seabreeze Coffee Shop $
(Waterfront Complex; snacks & meals N$10-40; 7.15am-4.30pm Mon-Fri, 8am-1pm
Sat)
This waterfront cafe offers attractive sea views, so make it a double espresso and
linger a bit longer than you normally would. Bratwurst sausage, boerewors (farmer's saus-
age) in a hotdog, burgers and toasties feature on the menu, along with breakfasts. It's a
well-run place with outdoor seating that does indeed catch the breeze.
CAFE
Information
Several banks on Bismarck St change cash and travellers cheques. There is a new
tourist
information office
at the waterfront but it has very erratic opening hours.
Stay well clear of the Sperrgebiet, unless you're part of an organised tour, as much of
the area remains strictly off limits despite its national park status. The northern boundary
is formed by the B4 and extends almost as far east as Aus. The boundary is patrolled by
some fairly ruthless characters, and trespassers will be prosecuted (or worse).
Getting There & Away
Air Namibia (
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)
travels about three times a week between Windhoek and Lü-
deritz. The airport is 8km southeast of town.
Somewhat irregular combis connect Lüderitz to Keetmanshoop, with fares averaging
around N$200. Buses depart from the southern edge of town at informal bus stops along
Bismarck St.
Lüderitz and the scenery en route are worth the 334km trip from Keetmanshoop via the
sealed B4.
SPERRGEBIET NATIONAL PARK
Although the area has been off limits to the public for most of the last century, in 2008 the
Namibian government inaugurated the Sperrgebiet as a national park. Known worldwide
as the source of Namibia's exclusive diamonds, the Sperrgebiet (Forbidden area) could
become the gem of Namibia's protected spaces. Geographically speaking, the park en-
compasses the northern tip of the Succulent Karoo Biorne, an area of 26,000 sq km of
