Activities
Hiking
There are numerous ways to discover the Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park and its adjacent lands. 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 (2023/24: N$50.00 pp). 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.

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 (2023/24: N$50.00 pp). 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.For further information please click here or watch this video.
Thank you very much for helping to protect the environment.
Enjoy the Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park and the Klein-Kubub Ranch!


Hiking Maps and Trail Descriptions
Vista Trail

- Colour Code: Red Arrows
- Distance: 4.1 km
- Duration: approximately 90 minutes
- Grading: Easy to Intermediate
- Start: Campsite Info Kiosk
Download Vista Trail Map (PDF, 1.5 MB)
Download Vista Trail Description (PDF, 1.4 MB)
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
Download Schanzen Trail Map (JPG, 700 KB)
Download Schanzen Trail Map & Description (PDF, 720 KB)
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
Download Mountain Trail Map (JPG, 465 KB)
Download Mountain Trail Map & Description (PDF, 678 KB)
Schutztruppe Trail

- Colour Code: Yellow Arrows
- Distance: 10.8 km
- Duration: approximately 3 hours
- Grading: Easy to Intermediate
- Start: Campsite or Geisterschlucht Info Kiosk
Download Schutztruppe Trail Map (JPG, 530 KB)
Download Schutztruppe Trail Map & Description (PDF, 810 KB)
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
Download Eagle Trail Map (JPG, 490 KB)
Download Eagle Trail Map & Description (PDF, 756 KB)
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
Download Geister Trail Map (JPG, 500 KB)
Download Geister Trail Map & Description (PDF, 770 KB)
Rates
Hiking Trails / Mountain Bike Trails | Park fee incl. VAT |
Explore the flora and fauna of the Succulent Karoo desert 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. Duration: between 2 and 5 hours Rate valid from 1 January 2023 - 31 December 2023 | N$ 50.00 pp |
Rate valid from 1 January 2024 - 31 December 2024 | N$ 50.00 pp |