Coasts of Namibia

coast in southwest Africa

small peninsula (formerly island) adjacent to Lüderitz in Namibia

thumb|200px|Close up aerial photograph of Bogenfels thumb|200px|Approaching Bogenfels on foot Bogenfels is a location in the coastal Namib Desert of Namibia, noted for its natural rock formations (hence the name, which means "arch rock" in German). The main formation is a high rock arch close to the coast. It is not easily accessible, due to the terrain and its location within a restricted diamond-mining area Sperrgebiet, at 27° 28'S, about south of Lüderitz and south of Pomona but there are official guided tours.