Major city · 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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NAD
- Best months
- Aug (if wildflowers), all year otherwise
- avoid None specific
- Airports
- Hosea Kutako (WDH) · Lüderitz (LUD) · Keetmanshoop (KMP)
- Nights
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- Namibia ↗Etosha gates open at sunrise and close at sunset: you must be inside a camp or out of the park by closing time.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ausopen ▾
- Ambulance and rescueUse a private service such as E-Med Rescue 24; local numbers vary — check
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Aus, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Namibian dollar (NAD, N$), pegged 1:1 to the South African rand; rand is accepted in Namibia…Namibia-wide
- SIM or eSIMMTC has the widest coverage; TN Mobile is the alternative.Namibia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Windhoek and main towns (Windhoek recycles water to drinking standard).Namibia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%.Namibia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Namibia-wide
- SafetyAus is low‑risk; main concerns are road safety on gravel sections and cold nights in August.
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- RestroomsClean at fuel stations, lodges and park camps; few facilities between towns.Namibia-wide
- Emergency numberscheckUse a private service such as E-Med Rescue 24; local numbers vary — check ambulance and rescue (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall-town shops close Saturday afternoon and Sunday; fuel stations in towns are open daily.Namibia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckWDH Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) (Main international gateway; drive south on the B1 then west on the B4 — about 700 km (435 mi), check).WDH Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) (Main international gateway; drive south on the B1 then west on the B4 — about 435 mi (700 km), check).
- Getting aroundThe town lies on the B4 highway; most visitors arrive by car or bus.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- WDH Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) (Main international gateway; drive south on the B1 then west on the B4 — about 700 km (435 mi), check) · LUD Lüderitz Airport (Small airstrip 125 km (78 mi) 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 — check)WDH Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) (Main international gateway; drive south on the B1 then west on the B4 — about 435 mi (700 km), check) · LUD Lüderitz Airport (Small airstrip 78 mi (125 km) west of Aus on the B4; scheduled light-aircraft links only — check) · KMP Keetmanshoop Airport (143 mi (230 km) east of Aus on the B4; mostly charter and private flights — check)
Map of Aus
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Feb
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26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Mar
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
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34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
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35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
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27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
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25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jan (2 rain days), driest May (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Aus: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Feb
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting 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 west on the same road.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Garub feral‑horse water point
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Drive west on B4, 20 km (12 mi) from AusDrive west on B4, 12 mi (20 km) from Aus
No fee, but spotting horses is chance‑based.
Commonwealth war graves
goDoor to door: ≈10 min walk
Walk from town centre, signposted from B4
Free to visit.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- N$5,000–8,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- N$8,000–12,000 excl. bed
- High
- N$12,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Camping spot2 × 3 nights × NAD 200 | NAD 1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × NAD 8,000 | NAD 48,000 |
| Trip total≈ NAD 8,200 per person per day, bed included | NAD 49,200 |
Klein‑Aus Vista campsite, N$150 per person
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Light lunch at Bahnhof Hotel | N$100 |
| Steak at Bahnhof Hotel | N$200 |
| Petrol (per litre) | N$15–20 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Wildflower bloom depends on winter rain; check ahead by phone.
- Temperatures can drop below 0 °C (32 °F) at night during August; bring warm gear.Temperatures can drop below 32 °F (0 °C) at night during August; bring warm gear.
Emergency numbers
- Ambulance and rescue
- Use a private service such as E-Med Rescue 24; local numbers vary — check
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Emergency
- Ambulance and rescuePrivate services such as E-Med Rescue 24; local numbers vary — check
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Aus. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Aug (if wildflowers), all year otherwise · avoid None specific · month by month →
- 3 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a short walking loop map for the war graves and town centre.
- Include a seasonal wildflower calendar link.
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