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Voykit pocket guide · Namibia
Aus
Visit Aus for a half‑day if you are in the ǁKaras region and want to see wildflowers in early August or the Garub feral‑horse waterhole.
Aus is a small town on the B4 road in southern Namibia, notable for its early‑August wildflower bloom, nearby Commonwealth war graves and the Garub feral‑horse water point. It can be explored in a few hours, making it a stop‑over rather than a base.
- Country
- Namibia
- Best months
- Aug (if wildflowers), all year otherwise
- Avoid
- None specific
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- NAD
- Money
- Currency is the Namibian dollar (NAD, N$), pegged 1:1 to the South African rand; rand is accepted in Namibia, but Namibian dollars are not accepted in South Africa.
- Daily spend
- Budget N$5,000–8,000 excl. bed · Mid N$8,000–12,000 excl. bed · High N$12,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- MTC has the widest coverage; TN Mobile is the alternative. Buy at the airport or town shops with a passport (registration required).
- Emergency
- Ambulance and rescue Private services such as E-Med Rescue 24; local numbers vary — check
- Plugs
- Types M, D · 220–230 V · 50 Hz · Same large round-pin sockets as South Africa; bring an adapter and a car charger.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: About 10%.; Fuel attendant: N$5–10.; Car guard: N$5–10.; Lodge guide: N$100–200 per guest per day.; Lodge staff: N$50–100 per guest per day in the communal box.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Windhoek and main towns (Windhoek recycles water to drinking standard). Carry plenty in the car.
- Toilets
- Clean at fuel stations, lodges and park camps; few facilities between towns.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Light lunch at Bahnhof Hotel | N$100 |
| Steak at Bahnhof Hotel | N$200 |
| Petrol (per litre) | N$15–20 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- WDH · Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek)
- Main international gateway; drive south on the B1 then west on the B4 — about 700 km (435 mi), checkMain international gateway; drive south on the B1 then west on the B4 — about 435 mi (700 km), check
- LUD · Lüderitz Airport
- Small airstrip 125 km (78 mi) west of Aus on the B4; scheduled light-aircraft links only — checkSmall airstrip 78 mi (125 km) west of Aus on the B4; scheduled light-aircraft links only — check
- KMP · Keetmanshoop Airport
- 230 km (143 mi) east of Aus on the B4; mostly charter and private flights — check143 mi (230 km) east of Aus on the B4; mostly charter and private flights — check
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Language, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town lies on the B4 highway; most visitors arrive by car or bus. Walk to the war graves and town centre; Garub horses are 20 km (12 mi) west on the same road.The town lies on the B4 highway; most visitors arrive by car or bus. Walk to the war graves and town centre; Garub horses are 12 mi (20 km) west on the same road.
See and do
Known for
- Wildflower bloom (early August)
- Commonwealth war graves
- Garub feral‑horse water point
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Garub feral‑horse water point | Drive west on B4, 20 km (12 mi) from AusDrive west on B4, 12 mi (20 km) from Aus | ≈30 min round trip |
| Commonwealth war graves | Walk from town centre, signposted from B4 | ≈10 min walk |
Sleep
- Bahnhof Hotel Aus
- Basic rooms, on main road; price not listed
- Klein‑Aus Vista
- Camping N$150 pp, cabins N$400 pp (min 3 people); checkout 10 AM
Language
English is the official language and works everywhere in tourism. Afrikaans is a common lingua franca in the south and centre; Oshiwambo dominates the north; German is spoken in Swakopmund, Lüderitz and by many lodge owners. Damara/Nama is a click language.
- WhatsApp is used by lodges, guides and rental companies.
- Lodge directions are often given as GPS points; save them offline.
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Greet and ask 'how are you' before any question; avoid: Straight to business
- Village visits: Go with a guide and ask permission; avoid: Photographing without asking
- Roads: Wave at passing drivers on quiet gravel; stop for anyone in trouble; avoid: Speeding through villages
- Lodges: Follow staff instructions about walking at night; avoid: Leaving your room after dark in unfenced lodges without an escort
- Language: English or a few words of Afrikaans or Oshiwambo; avoid: Assuming everyone speaks German
Scams and watch-outs
- Wildflower bloom depends on winter rain; check ahead by phone.
- Temperatures can drop below 0 °C at night during August; bring warm gear.
Aus is low‑risk; main concerns are road safety on gravel sections and cold nights in August.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Aus yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Wildflower bloom (early August)
- Commonwealth war graves
- Garub feral‑horse water point
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Aus, revision 5171750 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5171750
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Aus
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Ambulance and rescuePrivate services such as E-Med Rescue 24; local numbers vary — check
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/aus). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.