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This little desert town of Aus is situated 125km east of Luderitz. The name means 'out' in German but may be derived from a Khoi-Khoi word which means the 'place of the snakes'. After the German surrender to South African troops in World War I, Aus became an internment camp for German military officers. As many as 1550 prisinors were held at Aus and the towns population was further boosted by around 600 South African guards.
The town of Aus is tucked between the folds of several hills. The railway to Luderitz stops here as some years ago the continual struggle to keep the line clear of the Namib Desert sand was abandoned and in places the line is now covered by massive dunes. One of the major attractions of the area around Aus is the Namib Feral Horses these can be seen on most Namibian safaris which visit the area. If you intend to visit Aus and need somewhere to stay please visit our lodges in Namibia section.