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Aus

Safaris built around Aus.

A remote settlement in southern Namibia's mountains, renowned for its wild desert horses and proximity to the haunting ghost town of Kolmanskop.

Aus

Aus

WHY

Aus is a small settlement in the IIKaras Region of southern Namibia, located in the Aus Mountains above the plains of the Namib Desert and while it might not be as internationally renowned, it offers unique attractions and experiences.

One of the unique attractions near Aus is the the wild desert horses. Roaming freely between Aus and Lüderitz, these feral horses have adapted to the harsh desert environment.

Highlights

Kolmanskop Ghost Town

Prisinor of War Camp

First World War Graves

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WHEN

The best time to visit Aus, depends on your preferences:

During the winter season, May to October, Its best for wildlife viewing, especially the wild desert horses, as they tend to flock to watering holes.

As this is the high season, more visitors are expected and higher prices.

From November to April you can expect lush and green landscapes, contrasting to the arid surroundings. Occasional rain showers, with some roads inaccessible can be expected with fewer tourists and generally lower accommodation prices.

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WHERE

It lies on a railway line and the B4 national road, 230 km / 143 miles west of Keetmanshoop and about 125 km / 77 miles east of Lüderitz
Aus serves as the perfect stop-over for travellers journeying between the Fish River Canyon, Lüderitz, and the Sossusvlei dunes.

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Imagery

Aus, in pictures.

Recent travellers

Word from people who have just been to Aus.

Quotes pulled directly from Trustpilot. Where we have specific reviews mentioning Aus, those come up first. Otherwise these are recent five-star notes from across the trips we have planned.

"KEITH WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL PLANNING OUR TRIP. COMMUNICATION WAS GREAT AND CUSTOMER FOCUS!"
November 2026 · Verified on Trustpilot ↗
"Oh my goodness, MEL is the BEST! She has been invaluable during this process. She is quick with responses and very knowledgeable. She listened to our needs and did her best to meet those needs. We even spoke on the phone. She is lovely! We booked our trip and are so excited! I did my research and I’m so glad I reached out to Safari.com and got Mel."
November 2026 · Verified on Trustpilot ↗
"We had very lovely time at Kruger national park resort and Victoria falls for 5 nights. Shann was our coordinator and was very professional from the beginning till the end. We had an issue with one of the flights being delayed and Shann was very helpful and helped us as much as she could. For first time Africa exploring it was an easy traveling since everyth…"
November 2026 · Verified on Trustpilot ↗
"Responsive, provided multiple options any time my preferred option wasn't available. Easy to book and pay."
October 2026 · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

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