Aus
//Karas, Namibia
Why visit 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.
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By Plane
Nearest airport is Lüderitz (LUD IATA) or Keetmanshoop.
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.
What are the things to do?
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
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Meals are available at the Bahnhof Hotel.
Where to drink?
Bring bottled water.
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- Mid-range: Bahnhof Hotel Aus — a historic railway station hotel
What should you buy?
Basic supplies are available.
Where to go next?
- Lüderitz (130 km west) — the colonial port and Kolmanskop
- Keetmanshoop (190 km east) — the regional capital
Nearby in //Karas
More places to explore around Aus.
Guide content as of June 2026. Portions adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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