The B4 runs from Aus to Lüderitz and is tarred all the way, so the 124 kilometres take an hour and a half to two hours. Between Aus and Lüderitz the road crosses the Sperrgebiet, the diamond area along the coast. You may only stop at the marked places. Fill up in Aus, or at the latest in Lüderitz.
After 20 to 25 kilometres, depending on the source, you reach the Garub viewpoint with its hide. This is home to the wild horses of the Namib. Around 2012 there were 286. Then spotted hyenas cut the herd to about 70. Since the ministry removed some hyenas in 2019, foals have been growing up again. Drive carefully on this stretch: travellers warned of horses grazing on the B4 as far back as 2019.
The Sperrgebiet is now the Tsau //Khaeb National Park. It includes the ghost town of Kolmanskop, which is worth a morning of its own. Tours run in the morning; check prices and times on the spot, as of October 2026.
Our tipGive yourself time at Garub. You cannot plan whether horses will be at the waterhole, so bring binoculars and some patience.
The route at a glance
- Roads
- B4
- Distance
- 124 km
- Surface
- tar all the way
- Driving time
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Fuel on the way
- Lüderitz
Distances and times as of October 2026, driving time without stops or detours.
Routes that use this stage
- The south and the Namib in 14 days
- The grand loop in 21 days
- From Cape Town through Namibia, as in 2005
Places to stay in Lüderitz and Kolmanskop
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2fiftysix On Second
256 2nd Street
- Kitchen
- Parking
- Wi-Fi
from €54per night on 23 November 2026
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The Cormorant House
627 Insel Street Shark Island, Luderitz
- Parking
- Wi-Fi
from €73per night on 23 November 2026
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Tranquility Self Catering
Nachtigal Street, Luderitz
- Kitchen
- Parking
- Wi-Fi
from €63per night on 23 November 2026
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Island Cottage Guesthouse
Erf 810 Insel Street
- Spa
- Kitchen
- Parking
- Wi-Fi
from €62per night on 23 November 2026
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Alte Villa Gästehaus
Mable Street
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Air conditioning
from €194per night on 23 November 2026
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Lüderitz Nest Hotel
820 Dias St
- Pool
- Spa
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
from €212per night on 17 November 2026
Check prices on trivagoAus to Lüderitz: frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Aus to Lüderitz?
Aus to Lüderitz is 124 kilometres on the tarred B4. Allow an hour and a half to two hours of actual driving.
Can I stop on the B4 between Aus and Lüderitz?
The B4 between Aus and Lüderitz crosses the Sperrgebiet, the old diamond area along the coast. You may only stop and leave the road at marked places, such as the Garub viewpoint.
Where can I see the wild horses near Aus?
The wild horses of the Namib can be seen from the hide at the Garub viewpoint, 20 to 25 kilometres west of Aus on the B4 to Lüderitz. Whether horses are at the waterhole is a matter of luck.