There are numerous ways to discover the Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park and its adjacent lands.
If you want to explore the flora and fauna of the Succulent Karoo desert on your own you have six different hiking trails to choose from.
For nature-and adventure lovers, we offer various marked hiking trails which guide you through the wildly romantic scenery of the Aus Mountains to explore the flora and fauna of the Succulent Karoo desert. The trails cater for both beginners and experienced hikers and we have six different hiking trails to choose from.
All trails are carefully marked with differently coloured arrows. At every starting point we located an Info Kiosk with detailed maps and information of all trails and specific parking spots, so that you can comfortably start from several locations, regardless of where you are staying at Klein-Aus Vista.
When you want to take part in self-guided outdoor activities you need a park permit. The permit can be purchased at the Desert Horse Inn reception. This contribution made will be used to conserving the natural beauty of the Succulent Karoo Biome in the Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park and the neighboring Klein-Kubub Ranch. Constant maintenance is also needed to ensure that the over the 100km of trails are keep up e.g. signs are in place, erosion ditches rehabilitated, litter collected etc.
Schanzen Trail
Colour Code: Brown Arrows
Distance: 5.1 km
Duration: approximately 90 minutes
Grading: Easy to Intermediate
Start: Desert Horse Inn or Campsite Info Kiosk
Vista Trail
Colour Code: Red Arrows
Distance: 4.1 km
Duration: approximately 90 minutes
Grading: Easy to Intermediate
Start: Campsite Info Kiosk
Schutztruppe Trail
Colour Code: Yellow Arrows
Distance: 10.8 km
Duration: approximately 3 hours
Grading: Easy to Intermediate
Start: Campsite or Geisterschlucht Info Kiosk
Mountain Trail
Colour Code: Black Arrows
Distance: 6.4 km
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Grading: Intermediate to Advanced
Start: Eagles Nest or Geisterschlucht Info Kiosk
Geister Trail
Colour Code: Green Arrows
Distance: 12.7 km
Duration: approximately 4 hours
Grading: Intermediate to Advanced
Start: Geisterschlucht or Eagles Nest Info Kiosk
Eagle Trail
Colour Code: Blue Arrows
Distance: 17.7 km or 20.4 km
Duration: approximately 5 hours
Grading: Intermediate to Advanced
Start: Eagles Nest Info Kiosk
Rates
| Hiking Trails | Rate incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Explore the flora and fauna of the Succulent Karoo desert on your own. All hiking trails are well marked and take you through the wildly romantic scenery of the Aus Mountains. Duration: between 2 and 5 hours. | N$ 50.00 pp |
Land Art honors the Wild Horses of the Namib
A 80x140m galloping horse has been set in stone on the desert plains of Klein-Aus Vista Farm in south-western Namibia in honor of Namibia’s century-old population of wild horses whose future hangs in the balance. When following the Vista trail or Schutztruppe Trail you can view the image from the viewpoint. When you want to take part in self-guided outdoor activities you need a park permit. The permit can be purchased at the Desert Horse Inn reception. This contribution made will be used to conserving the natural beauty of the Succulent Karoo Biome in the Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park and the neighboring Klein-Kubub Ranch. Constant maintenance is also needed to ensure that the over the 100km of trails are keep up e.g. signs are in place, erosion ditches rehabilitated, litter collected etc.
Visit attractions near Klein-Aus Vista
Wild Horses of the Namib
They roam the sparsely vegetated plains of the Namib Desert in small groups: the Wild Horses.
Kolmanskop & Lüderitz
When diamonds were found in 1908, a little town with grand mansions rose from the Namib Desert.
Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park
The Succulent Karoo - after soft winter rains a sea of bright flowers in the vast plains of the southern Namib.