Desert Horse Inn

26°39’8.7"S 16°14’38.2"E

89% (49 reviews)

Desert Horse Inn: Information from the owner

General information

Type: Lodge

No. of rooms: 30

Check-in time: 2PM

Check-out time: 10AM

About this information

All the information on this page is supplied to us directly from the lodge owner and reflects their view, not ours.

For Expert Africa's view, see our own full report on Desert Horse Inn, which contains our own observations and views.

Last updated by Owner: 15 Feb 2024

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Facilities at Desert Horse Inn

Property facilities: 24-hour Security, Bar, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access (Paid), Laundry Service (Available), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room facilities: En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Heater, Laundry Service (Available), Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Activities on site: Cycling, Game Drives, Walks (Self Guided)
Nearby activities: Cultural Tours, General Sightseeing, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Natural History Tours
Languages: Afrikaans, English

Room types at Desert Horse Inn

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3 Bed Unit

This unit has 3 single beds and en-suite bathroom with shower, lounge and verandah. Fridge, tea & coffee facilities, heater fan and ceiling fan, personal safe.

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4 Bed Unit

This unit has 2 x single beds and 1 x bunk bed sleeping 2 and en-suite bathroom with shower, lounge and verandah. Fridge, tea & coffee facilities, heater fan and ceiling fan, personal safe.

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Twin Room

This unit has 2 x 3/4 beds en-suite bathroom with shower, lounge and verandah. Fridge, tea & coffee facilities, heater fan and ceiling fan, personal safe.

Activities at Desert Horse Inn

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Day trip to Lüderitz and Kolmanskop

Lüderitz is just 120km away and the ghost town of Kolmanskop only 115km (tar road). Klein-Aus Vista is the ideal starting point for a trip to both places. 20km from Aus, on the way to or back from Luderitz, visit the Garub water hole where the wild horses and several other animals of the desert plains can be found.

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Desert Tour (morning and afternoon departures)

Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park, (God’s Window), min. 4 persons per excursion

Hiking Trails / Mountain Bike Trails

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

Mountain Biking

There is a choice of different routes on well marked trails : varying from 18 km to 35 km - mostly single track trails, recommended for riders with intermediate skills - Rent dual suspension bikes.

Scenic Sunset Drive

These drives in the late afternoon present an opportunity to experience the incredible scenic beauty of Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park at dusk. (min. 3 persons per excursion)