{"id":26583,"date":"2025-09-03T17:48:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T16:48:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/aus-wild-horses-and-mineral-desert\/"},"modified":"2025-11-02T16:22:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T15:22:07","slug":"aus-wild-horses-and-mineral-desert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/en\/aus-wild-horses-and-mineral-desert\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel in Namibia | Discover Aus and its desert horses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between the <strong>Fish River Canyon<\/strong> and the coastal town of <strong>L\u00fcderitz<\/strong>, the village of <strong>Aus<\/strong> is an ideal stopover for travelers in search of desert landscapes, nature and history. A small stopover in the heart of the <strong>Karas<\/strong>, Aus offers a unique mineral setting and a tranquil atmosphere, perfect for relaxing after the long drives of southern Namibia. <\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"a-region-with-many-faces\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A region with many faces<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/>Leaving the <a href=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/kalahari-et-parc-kgalagadi\/\">red dunes of the <strong>Kalahari<\/strong><\/a> behind, we head <strong>southwest<\/strong>, leaving the semi-arid savannah behind. Gradually, the landscape is transformed: the plains become more arid, punctuated by rocks and hills. Along the way, the <strong>Quiver Trees<\/strong> stand like sentinels sculpted by time, fascinating remnants of ancient vegetation frozen in the desert.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-01-1024x512.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-01-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-01-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-01-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-01-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-01-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-01.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Quiver Tree Forest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further on, the granite reliefs appear on the horizon and the village of <strong>Aus<\/strong> appears, a small stopover where desert, history and nature meet.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"24802\" src=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-19-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-19-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-19-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-19-600x1067.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-19.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"24800\" src=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-18-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-18-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-18-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-18-600x1067.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-18.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surrounded by mountains and vast desert plains, Aus offers a contrasting environment: granite rocks, dry savannah and isolated dunes, whose hues change with the light of sunrise and sunset, providing striking panoramas for photography or simple contemplation.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-13-1024x512.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-13-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-13-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-13-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-13-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-13-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-13.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-11-1024x576.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-11-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-11-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-11-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-11-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-11.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-08-1024x576.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-08-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-08-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-08-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-08-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-08-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-08.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-07-1024x576.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-07-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-07-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-07-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-07-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-07-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-07.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/>Aus is more than just a village of passage: it has a <strong>rich and singular history<\/strong>. Following the defeat of German troops by the Union of South Africa in July 1915, a <strong>prisoner-of-war camp<\/strong> was set up in the village. Initially designed for 1,552 prisoners, it was later expanded to 1,845, guarded by 600 South African soldiers. Extreme climatic conditions soon made the tents unsuitable, and the German authorities built mud-brick huts, followed by a veritable village of stone, clay and corrugated iron structures. In 1918, an influenza epidemic claimed the lives of dozens of prisoners and soldiers, and the camp was definitively closed in May 1919. Today, a few vestiges remain visible, and the site has been classified as a <strong>National Monument<\/strong> since 1985, with a commemorative monument erected the same year.     <\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"garubs-wild-horses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Garub&#8217;s wild horses<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Twenty kilometers from Aus, <strong>Garub Pan<\/strong> is the meeting point of the <strong>Namib&#8217;s<\/strong> famous <strong>wild horses<\/strong>. Their exact origins remain a mystery: some historians believe they are descended from mounts abandoned by German troops, while others suggest they are the offspring of domestic horses escaped from breeding farms. Today, these horses, estimated at around <g id=\"gid_2\">200 individuals<\/g>, have adapted perfectly to the aridity of the region and can <g id=\"gid_3\">survive up to five days without drinking<\/g>. Watching them roam freely across the desert plains or drink at natural waterholes is a unique spectacle, revealing the resilience and independence of Namibia&#8217;s wildlife.   <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-16-1024x576.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-16-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-16-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-16-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-16-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-16-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-16.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-12-1024x576.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-12-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-12-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-12-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-12-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-12.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 id=\"between-desert-and-emblematic-sites\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Between desert and emblematic sites<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The area around Aus also offers fascinating excursions. The <strong>Fish River Canyon<\/strong>, the second largest canyon in the world, reveals a relief shaped by millions of years of erosion, with spectacular cliffs and gorges where colors change according to the light. The sense of immensity and raw beauty of the site make it a must-see for any trip to southern Namibia.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further southwest, the coastal town of <strong>L\u00fcderitz<\/strong> reveals another face of the desert: here, German colonial influences can be seen in the colorful houses and picturesque alleyways. The port and its surroundings bear witness to the region&#8217;s mining and maritime history, while the proximity of the <g id=\"gid_1\">Sperrgebiet<\/g>, a former forbidden territory, adds a mysterious dimension to the landscape. Only a few kilometers from L\u00fcderitz, the ghost village of <strong>Kolmanskop<\/strong> attracts the curious: once prosperous thanks to diamond mining, it is now partially overgrown by sand, offering a unique and photogenic backdrop that perfectly illustrates the alliance between desert and historical heritage.    <\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"a-peaceful-stop-in-the-desert\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A peaceful stop in the desert<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even for just one night, Aus allows you to reconnect with nature and enjoy the calm of the desert. The region&#8217;s accommodations are integrated into the natural setting and generally face the plains or mountains, allowing you to admire the sunrise and sunset from your terrace. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-15-1024x576.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-15-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-15-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-15-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-15-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-15-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-15.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-15-1024x576.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-15-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-15-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-15-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-15-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-15-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-15.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As night falls, the colors of the desert are transformed, the mountains take on golden and violet hues, and the night reveals a starry sky of exceptional clarity. It&#8217;s an opportunity to enjoy a moment of absolute calm, contemplate the immensity of the desert and reconnect with nature. Even a single night is enough to feel the magic of this region and prepare you for the rest of your journey&#8230;  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-09-1024x576.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-09-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-09-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-09-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-09-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-09-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Kanaan-09.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-08-1024x512.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-08-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-08-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-08-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-08-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-08-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Namibie-Aus-08.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In the south of Namibia, Aus is an invaluable stopover for travellers in search of desert, nature and peace. 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