The Eagle's Nest stands on the Klein Aus Vista reserve, which is 2 km west of the small town of Aus, in Southern Namibia. It's just south of the main B4 tarred road, approximately 121 km from the coast at Luderitz.
The location of Klein Aus Vista makes it excellent for a 2-3 day stop for visitors wanting to visit Luderitz who do not want to stay there. Eagle's Nest Lodge is set at the foot of the Aus mountains on this reserve, on a 10 hectare farm that borders on the Sperrgebiet. (Forbidden diamond mining area.)
The Nest is 7km away from the main reception and restaurant complex of the Desert Horse Inn, and is easily accessible by car in only 10 minutes.
Discounts may be available for children sharing with adults, please specify the ages and number of children when making your booking or requesting a quote.
| November 2024 - December 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | Per Person Sharing | Single Rate |
| Eagles Nest Chalet (Bed & Breakfast) | NAD 2,450 | NAD 3,030 |
Eagle's Nest Lodge is a small group of 9 rock chalets spread out over a boulder-strewn hillside. The Boulder, Desert Vista and The Rock chalets are amongst the guests' favourites. Some are built partially from gigantic granite boulders, whilst others are built into the actual rock walls and they all have stone floors.
Each chalet has en-suite facilities, (flush toilet, wash basin/shower with soap dispensers and bath towels provided), a fully equipped kitchenette, a lounge, fireplace and a private verandah, overlooking the seemingly endless Namib Desert.
The chalets have wooden furniture – bamboo wardrobes and wooden luggage racks - a bedside table and light and an honesty bar.
Each of the chalets have very basic self catering equipment – they all have a small kitchenette, which is equipped with the basic utensils needed for a braai (BBQ) and to make a cooked breakfast.
When you arrive, you'll find napkins, clean cutlery and crockery at your chalet already and a table set and ready for use.
Made up of 2 interlinked chalets, a 'North' and a 'South' chalet. Each has its own private entrance and en-suite bathroom but they share a lounge area and a dining / kitchenette room between the 2 chalets. This can be accessed by interleading doors which lead from the bedrooms of the individual chalets and it is ideal for a family or groups travelling together.
It backs onto the rock of the mountain and has a double and a single bed, a small, open-plan lounge area and a private terrace.
The Rock is built slightly higher than many of the rest on a steep path. It has a very large rock in the middle of the room, a double and a single bed, a lovely terrace, the usual en suite bathroom and an open plan lounge area.
Guests at The Eagles Nest's idyllic setting can appreciate the solitude and tranquillity of the desert, but are welcome to enjoy the country cuisine and vibrant atmosphere of the restaurant / bar at the Desert Horse Inn.
If they prefer, braai / BBQ packs, breakfast platters can be organised or they can prepare their own meals in their chalets.
There are 2 walking trails from Eagles Nest. A 12km Eagle trail approximately 5 hours long and the 4km Mountain Trail approximately 2 ½ hours long.
The realm of the Wild Horses is in Namib Naukluft Park, north of the road to Lüderitz. With a little luck they can be watched at Garub, some 20 km west of Aus, as they regularly make their way to the drinking trough there. Klein Aus Vista holds special permits for excursions into the areas where these horses can be found.
Experience the fascinating plant and animal world of the Succulent Karoo on a scenic drive through Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park.
Explore the diverse plant and animal world of the Nama Karoo and Succulent Karoo at your own pace. 5 hiking trails (2 to 5 hours) take you through the wild, romantic landscapes of the Aus Mountains.
At the Aus Info Centre, on the way into Aus (3 km), the attractions of the area - like the Wild Horses or the ruins of a POW camp from World War I - are depicted on numerous display boards. Learn more while enjoying a cup of coffee.
