The immense scale and rugged terrain has drawn many visitors from all over the world to experience what hiking or trail running the canyon can offer. The fish river canyon, in namibia, is reputed to be the second largest canyon in the world, only being surpassed by the grand canyon. Then follow the links for booking the fish river canyon hike your first step should be to choose a date and to wrangle up at least 2 friends to go along. Guided hiking tours with mules in the fish river canyon imagine exploring the fish river canyon from as close as can be and without lugging a heavy backpack along. World africa namibia one of the best hikes in the world is fish river canyon fish river canyon trek is one of the most popular in southern africa. If you follow the river diligently, the route is about 90km continue reading top trek. The fish river canyon hiking trail is a tough challenge, one that draws seasoned hikers and trail runners from around the globe. On the edge of the almost perpendicular cliff is a signboard with the warning. We reached the bottom around midday and were given our first introduction to the fish river. The 86 km hike through the fish river canyon takes 5 days. Fish river canyon tuesday 10 september 2019 join us 05 august 2019. Fish river canyon information guide namibia travel booking service. Hiking in the fish river canyon travel news namibia. Hiking in the fish river canyon keen hikers will know that the fish river canyon hike is one of africas a toughest hikes.
A minimum of three people is required to book the fish river canyon hike and children under the age of 12 are not permitted. The fish river hiking trail is one of the most famous hikes in southern africa. The fish river canyon is one of namibias top tourist drawcards attracting hikers in their droves the world over. Please only call if you are within 72 hours of checkin, so we can prioritize immediate bookings. Canyon hikes midapril to midseptember hiking the fish river canyon is an amazing experience however it should not be attempted by inexperienced hikers as the area is very rugged. Fish river hiking trail namibia activities lonely planet. The descent to the bottom of the canyon took us a bit less than 1 hour.
Lodge and camping at the fish river canyon canon roadhouse is situated 14 km from the fish river canyon. Bookings and other stuff as with all things, there is a little admin to ensure your spot on the hike. Check any national, local, and health advisories for this destination before you book. Hiking the fish river canyon if youre feeling a bit more adventurous and dont want to just look at the stunningly beautiful canyon from one of the viewpoints, you can hike it. The fish river begins its journey in the naukluft mountains, seeking its lover, the gariep or orange river in the south. It has 24 rooms, a rather famously decorated restaurant with old wheelers bar, a swimming pool, a camp site and a fuel station as well as a canyon information centre. Hobas lodge sits at the start of the 90 km long fish river canyon hiking trail, ranked one of the best hiking trails in southern africa. During the months of april to september the fish river lodge offers 25 day guided hikes in the fish river. It took us around an hour and a half to descend the canyon wall. This destination may have covid19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. Your guide to hiking the fish river canyon in namibia, including. The 90 km long fish river canyon hike is one of the most popular hiking trails in southern africa and it should definitely be on your bucket list. It is considered to be the secondlargest canyon in the world after the grand canyon in arizona, usa.
This fiveday, selfguided hike is possible for groups of three or more people, but only when its cool may sept. Completed in 2009, all the buildings that make up the lodge pay tribute to the amazing landscape, offering spectacular views of the fish river canyon from sunrise to sunset. It spreads over 200 km and is over 550 meters deep. The complete guide to the fish river canyon no speed limit.
Take a guided drive to the fish river canyon to be inspired by new perspectives, join a 34 day canyon trail for an experience of a lifetime, follow the 4x4 wildebeest drive to view the plains animals, watch sunrise amidst the quiver trees, hike in the rocky hills or savour the sunset either from the adjacent koppie or on the sunset drive. Fish river lodge hikes guided hikes in namibias fish. What a ridiculous idea to celebrate my 50th birthday by walking the fish river canyon, what on earth was i thinking. Making the most of the beautiful vistas, the fish river lodge has been built in harmony with its stark, striking surroundings. Groups of three to 30 people may begin the hike every day of the season, though you will have to book in advance as the trail is extremely popular.
Hike the fish river canyon epic adventure in namibia. This crazy idea all began when i was with a couple of hiking friends of mine in eswatini, anna and ann, and we decided that we would take a punt at the fish river canyon in namibia. The day hike starts in the area where the fish river canyon multiday hike ends. The canyon itself is breathtaking, and its the largest in africa. Japie van vuuren has hiked this route at least 20 times during the past decade, through dry cycles and wet. Their campsite is a fantastic option just make sure to book all of this well in. Fish river canyon information guide namibia travel booking. Fish river canyon hike, the cardboard box travel shop. Local points of interest include fish river canyon park. Map with kilometer markings down the fish river canyon with possible stop overs, points of interest, short cuts and the occasional hiking tip.
One of the most impressive sites is arriving at the lookout point on the mountain. Namibia travel guide hiking in fish river canyon siyabona africa. Hobas lodge is located in the aiais richtersveld transfrontier park, near fish river canyon, one of the largest canyons in the world and the main attraction in southern namibia. It starts at the view site at hobas and finishes at the aiais resort.
The fish river canyon hike in namibia is one of the most famous and popular multiday hiking trips in all of southern africa, and its really worth the trip out to the desert. I had signed up for a full day hike into the second largest canyon in the world. These exclusive 2, 3 or 5 day hikes are along and down into the canyon. A multiday hike through the worlds second largest canyon is as challenging as it is unforgettable.
Most sources cite the fish river canyon as the second largest canyon in the world, after the grand canyon in america. In fish river canyon nwr offers ai ais hot springs camp and hobas camping while along the skeleton coast there is terrace bay and torra bay camps, also around namibia namibia wildlife resorts offers accommodation in khorixas luderitz waterberg popa falls and at the historic duwiseb castle. The trail is popular so youll probably also need to book at least a year in. Its source lies in the eastern naukluft mountains and flows southwest of aiais into the orange river. After a brief lunch, we continued hiking and stopped for the night after 5km. You have to book well in advance and be able to produce a doctors certificate. Fish river lodge, namibiafish river region tripadvisor. If youd like more information about the gear i took on my 2016 fish river canyon hike, check out this video. Namibia wildlife resorts accommodation and national park. Hobas campsite is 10 km from one of the largest canyons in african, namely the fish river canyon. It stretches 160 km long and is 550 meters deep in places. Hikes begin at the popular fish river lodge and are tailor made for smaller groups of 2 to 8 hikers along the way you will see a variety of plants including the. The fish river canyon is one of the largest canyons in the world. The fish river canyon hiking trail is unique among trails in africa.
Your guide to the mighty fish river canyon travelground blog. Hobas campsite fish river canyon namibia national parks. The fish river canyon hiking trail is one of the more popular hiking trails in southern africa. Fish river hiking trail hiking in the worlds second largest canyon. The fish river canyon hiking trail, winding through one of the largest canyons in. The trekking tours offered by mule trails namibia enable hiking enthusiasts to enjoy the stark beauty of almost pristine nature in the second largest canyon on earth. Canyon roadhouse lodge and camping at the fish river canyon. Fish river hiking trail hiking in the worlds second. How to survive hiking the fish river canyon getaway magazine. The fish river snakes through this vast canyon and rugged terrain, and hikers follow the river for 5 days, covering a distance of 88 km on reaching ais ais.
All the information you will need for joining the fish river canyon guided hiking trail, one of the most iconic multiday hiking expeditions in africa. Fish river canyon hiking trail hiking south africa. The hike is 90kms long, but if you take all the shortcuts it works out to about 75km. There are therefore 2 reasons in my opinion, why one should book the hike during may, the start of the hiking. Located in fish river canyon, fish river lodge is in a rural location. The fish river itself is the longest interior river in namibia. The fish river canyon is the largest canyon in africa and the second most visited attraction in namibia. Here are a few tips from my own experience hiking the fish river canyon in namibia mayjune 2016. It worked really well sleeping at aiais before and after the hike.
An easy way to explain how to get to the start of the day hike is that you walk down the stone staircase and straight across the stretch of sand to the base of the mountains. The giant ravine, the second biggest canyon in the world, is in total about 160 km long, up to 27 km wide and almost 550 meters deep. Situated in the far south of namibia, the startlingly beautiful fish river canyon is 550m deep, 27km wide and 160km long. A day hike into namibias fish river canyon namibia. Fish river canyon aisais 2020 all you need to know. Transport included from cape town to fish river canyon in namibia and back, as well as accommodation and airport transfers organized. Start of the trail palm sulphur springs camped 2km before, 5 hours. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. In the worlds second largest canyon the hiker awaits grand landscapes, breathtaking vistas, unforgettable sundowners, intensive game and bird viewing, fascinating insights into the geology of namibia and much more. Fish river canyon hike namibia african reservations.
The fish river basin lies in the summer rainfall area, and therefore theoretically there should be enough water during the beginning of autumn as opposed to going during winter. Only permit holders are allowed to take on the 90kilometre fish river hike. The fish river canyon is 549 metres deep and covers a distance of 90 kilometres to its end at aiais. Fish river canyon information and accommodation guide. It certainly is one of africas great natural wonders and the iconic fiveday hike is rated among the top treks in the world. It is approximately 180kms long and stretches south from seeheim down to the orange river which forms the. In the worlds second largest canyon the hiker awaits. Fish river canyon already fully booked for 2019 season 28 may 2019.
Fill up all your water at hobas campsite before departing. The fish river canyon in namibia is the largest canyon in africa and you know it when youre there. It is approximately 180kms long and stretches south from seeheim down to the orange river which forms the border between namibia and south africa. If you have an upcoming booking to change or cancel, check the next steps and policies here. The immense scale and rugged terrain draws visitors from all over the world. The fish river canyon experience gondwana web store. I woke up after spending a night in the fish river lodge knowing that my day would be a busy one. Slots for the canyon hike in augustseptember 2019 02 august 2019. Hiking namibias fish river canyon a multiday hike through the worlds second largest canyon is as challenging as it is unforgettable. The canyon itself is the second largest in the world, only being surpassed by the famous grand canyon in colorado.
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