Namibia · Safari destination
Aus
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A remote settlement in southern Namibia's mountains, renowned for its wild desert horses and proximity to the haunting ghost town of Kolmanskop.
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.
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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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.
"I had initially had a quote for my stay from another company, but Kate's quote was cheaper, plus her customer service and ATD was excellent - she put a lot more effort into coordinating my activities (so that I could maximise what I could do during my 1 night stay), than the competition. She also made suggestions, was very responsive and very accommodating -…"
"Constant availability, quick and reliable responses, personalized offers, and customization to individual circumstances during the booking process"
"Candis has been extremely helpful and right on track with all of our reservations. Great communication and very helpful"
"This is our first trip to the African continent and to a safari. We had many questions in the planning including which areas to visit, what accommodations are available and what the package includes. It was heartening to see that the team (Chantell and Clarisha) at Safari.com were very patient to listen to our queries and responded with professionalism and t…"
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