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Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park
The air is shimmering on the hot barren plain. Like a mirage, five horses appear from nowhere and approach the drinking trough. You can watch the Wild Horses of the Namib, and take good pictures, at the drinking trough at Garub west of Aus. Our park borders directly on the horses’ territory and on the Diamond Restricted Area.

Experience 'Namibia’s Namaqualand' when soft winter rains transform the vast desert plains into a colourful sea of flowers. The Succulent Karoo, one of the biologically most precious areas on earth, the Nama Karoo and the Dune Namib overlap in our park. The landscape is characterised by granite mountains of the Great Escarpment, rocky dry riverbeds and extensive plains – a paradise for hikers and bird-watchers.

Please note: Activities can only be booked on site, subject to availability. Prices may vary.
For more pictures see www.namibhorses.com.

Excursion to the Desert Horses (2 to 3 hours)
Join an excursion to the horses which over generations have conquered the harsh conditions of the Namib Desert – and continue to baffle experts.

Sunset or Sunrise Drive (2 to 3 hours)
These drives present an opportunity to experience the glorious colours and the scenic variety of Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park in the early morning or late afternoon.

Desert Tour (half a day or full day)
Discover the delights of the desert: guided tours to God’s Window or the Kuck-Aus Mountains, through the impressive scenery of the Succulent Karoo and the Nama Karoo.

Self-Drive 4x4 Tour (about 8 hours)
For the adventurous who want to put their skills and their vehicles to the test: guided 4x4 self-drive tours to the dunes traversing the Koichab Dune Belt.

Hiking Trails (2 to 5 hours)
If you want to explore the flora and fauna of the Succulent Karoo and the Nama Karoo on your own, you have five different hiking trails to choose from. They are well marked and take you through the wildly romantic scenery of the Aus Mountains.

Day-Trips
The Aus Info Centre on the way into Aus (2 km away) gives a gripping illustrated account of this little village and its surroundings. Learn more about the Wild Horses, the diversity and ingenuity of plants, Karakul breeding, diamonds, traces of World War One, as well as the history and everyday life of the people of Aus. Afterwards you can take a closer look at Aus itself, the remains of the POW camp and the historical cemetery.

From 1908 diamonds caused a village with grand houses to sprout from the desert. Today, sand has taken possession of the buildings: the deserted diamond settlement of Kolmanskop (a 45-minute drive) offers numerous attractive themes for photos. On a guided tour you will hear about life in Kolmanskop in its heyday, and about the rise and fall of the settlement.

The harbour town of Lüderitz on the Atlantic coast (about an hour’sdrive) boasts a number of magnificent Jugendstil buildings. Visit historical Goerke House and the 'Felsenkirche' (Church on the Rock), go for a stroll at the Waterfront or take a boat ride to Diaz Point where Portuguese seafarers erected a massive stone cross more than 500 years ago.

Details about all of Gondwana’s accommodation facilities and activities, with prices and maps, for printing:

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