Aus

Aus is a small town in the //Karas Region, located approximately 130 km east of Lüderitz. It is famous for the wild horses of Aus, descendants of German cavalry horses and other horses that escaped during World War I. The herd has survived in the harsh Namib Desert for over a century and can be seen at a dedicated waterhole viewpoint. The surrounding landscape is dramatic, with the desert meeting the mountains.

By Plane

Nearest airport is Lüderitz (LUD IATA) or Keetmanshoop.

By Train

By Car / Road

Aus is on the B4 highway between Lüderitz and Keetmanshoop, approximately 130 km east of Lüderitz.

The town is walkable. A car is needed for the horse viewpoint.

• Wild Horses of Aus — at the Garub waterhole viewpoint, approximately 20 km east of Aus

• Photograph the wild horses at the Garub waterhole

• Explore the desert landscape

Meals are available at the Bahnhof Hotel.

Bring bottled water.

• Mid-range: Bahnhof Hotel Aus — a historic railway station hotel

Basic supplies are available.

• Lüderitz (130 km west) — the colonial port and Kolmanskop
• Keetmanshoop (190 km east) — the regional capital