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Desert Horse Campsite
Lüderitz, Namibia
This small campsite is close to various excursion destinations, such as the wild horses of the Namib Desert.
Why you'll love it here
- The campsite is ideally located as a base for various excursions.
- Visit the wild horses of the Namib.
- Hike through the wild landscape of the Aus Mountains.
Your accommodation
The campsite’s 10 pitches are surrounded by gnarled camel thorn trees and are close to the Aus Mountains.
Each pitch has a tap, a table, a braai and a windbreak. The communal sanitary facilities are equipped with showers and toilets.
You can buy firewood at the lodge reception. The nearby lodge (Desert Horse Inn) also has a restaurant and a pool which you are welcome to use as a camper.
What this place offers
Dusche (heiß)
Kreditkarte akzeptiert
Pool
WLAN
There is Wi-Fi at the lodge.
The campsite has no electricity connection.
What you can do here
Fahrradtour
Sun Downer Drive
Wandern
Desert Horse Campsite is a good starting point for excursions in the surrounding area. For example, you can
- watch the wild horses of the Namib
- explore the ghost town of Kolmannskuppe and
- visit the small harbour town of Lüderitz.
There are also several marked hiking trails through the ruggedly romantic Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park. The hiking trails have different levels of difficulty. Depending on the trail, you need between 2 and 5 hours.
At the lodge you can also rent mountain bikes and explore the landscape of the Aus Mountains. With a bit of luck you will spot some klipspringer between the rocks.
Where you'll find it
Desert Horse Campsite is in the small town of Aus.
Distances are:
Lüderitz - Aus = 1:30 hours or 130 kilometres
Fish River Canyon - Aus = 3:30 hours or 300 kilometres
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Photo credits: Gondwana Collection