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Email: eaglesnestselfcatering@namibiabookings.com
The Eagle's Nest stands on the Klein Aus Vista reserve, which is
2km west of the small town of Aus, in Southern Namibia.
It's just south of the main B4 tarred road, approximately 121km
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.
ACCOMMODATION:
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 also 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 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.
The Boulder :
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 inter-leading doors which lead
from the bedrooms of the individual chalets and its is ideal for
a family or groups traveling together.
The Desert Vista:
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:
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.
RESTUARANT:
Guests at The Eagles Nest's idyllic setting can appreciate the solitude
and tranquility 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 organized or they can prepare their own meals in their chalets.
ACTIVITIES:
Walking Trails: There are 2 walking trails from Eagles Nest. A 12km
Eagle trail approximately 5 hour long and the 4km Mountain Trail
approximately a 2 ½ hours long.
Wild Horses: 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.
Scenic Drives: Experience the fascinating plant
and animal world of the Succulent Karoo on a scenic drive through
Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park.
Hiking Trails: 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
Aus Info Centre: 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.
Email: eaglesnestselfcatering@namibiabookings.com
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