Fish river canyon hiking trail hiking south africa. This guided hike is also an excellent option for less experienced hikers as the equipment needed to complete the hike is included and the services of an experienced guide make the hike a more enjoyable experience. To hike the fish river trail you need to reserve a spot through namibia wildlife resorts nwr, the windhoek based. The fish river canyon in namibia is the largest canyon in africa and you know it when youre there. Namibia namib desert, fish river canyon, african safari, by land and drone. Fischfluss canyon, is located in the south of namibia. They are not particularly friendly in our experience. In between, it has formed the great fish river canyon the largest canyon in the southern hemisphere, and probably only second to arizonas grand canyon in terms of size. It is firstly an overnight hike that will help you to sort out what equipment you will need to take with you to the fish, although it does have a very comfortable overnight hut, which fish does not.
Lodge and camping at the fish river canyon canon roadhouse is situated 14 km from the fish river canyon. Namibia travel guide hiking in fish river canyon siyabona africa. The fish river canyon is located in namibia iit is the second largest canyon in the world and the largest in africa. The fish river canyon, in namibia, is reputed to be the second largest canyon in the world, only being surpassed by the grand canyon. Fish river canyon in the far south of namibia, the fish river rises in the centre of the country, before flowing south into the orange river, on namibias border with south africa.
How to survive hiking the fish river canyon getaway magazine. Chris davies and i tackled this infamous, and stunningly beautiful, 90km trail in namibia. The fish river canyon hiking trail is unique among trails in africa. Start of the trail palm sulphur springs camped 2km before, 5 hours. Taking a leisurely road trip up south africas cape namibia route officially known as the n7 from cape town means you can arrive at this breathtaking attraction within 2 days. 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. We were in the gondwana canyon park is in the south of namibia not far from the border with south africa. The national parks and private reserves are marked in green, major tarred roads are in bold red and the gravel roads are marked in unbolded red.
Fish river canyon hike, the cardboard box travel shop. The fish river begins its journey in the naukluft mountains, seeking its lover, the gariep or orange river in the south. Fish river canyon hike namibia african reservations. The steep and scenic section at the beginning takes you from the canyon rim to the river, where youll have a choice of fabulous sandy campsites beside cool green river. It is about 160 km long and is 27 km at its widest. The fish river hiking trail follows 90 km of the canyon.
To hike the fish river trail you need to reserve a spot through namibia wildlife resorts nwr, the windhoekbased company that administer access to the canyon. Hiking namibia s fish river canyon the 85km trail along the floor of the canyon is only accessible from may to midseptember, making for an unforgettable trek though one of africas most. A day hike into namibias fish river canyon namibia. It flows steadily at first, dropping over two waterfalls before reaching the lowen river and plunging into the canyon on its serpentine route to the end of the gorge at aiais. 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. Fish river hiking trail hiking in the worlds second largest canyon. No children under 16 years old may take part in the canyon hiking package activity. 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 hike is 90kms long, but if you take all the shortcuts it works out to about 75km. Namibia fish river canyon the fish river hiking trail is one of the most famous hikes in southern africa. The eponymous fish river flows through the canyon, frequently flooding during the namibian rainy season late summer and then drying up during the winter, leaving a string of rock pools. Please only call if you are within 72 hours of checkin, so we can prioritize immediate bookings. It is approximately 180kms long and stretches south from seeheim down to the orange river which forms the border between namibia and south africa.
The fish river canyon can be reached driving down south on b1, turning to b4 towards luderitz, turning left on c12 and follow signs. It has been commissioned by and drawn up for expert africa. It was wonderful to see the enthusiasm, with which the farm owners accepted and supported the idea of this hiking trail. The fish river canyon is located in the southern part of namibia and is easily accessible from south africa. Aug 06, 2015 chris davies and i tackled this infamous, and stunningly beautiful, 90km trail in namibia. The fish river canyon in the south of namibia is the second largest in the world and the largest in africa, in places it is 27kms wide and up to 550m deep in total it is over 160km long. The camping site at hobas is one of the few in the area offering shady trees to camp amongst. It starts at the view site at hobas and finishes at the aiais resort. Their campsite is a fantastic option just make sure to book all of this.
It is the largest canyon in africa, as well as the second most visited tourist attraction in namibia. Fish river lodge, namibiafish river canyon tripadvisor. Fish river is in fact a double canyon but as you sit on the rim you can still see the panorama for mile across the top. The fish river canyon is the second largest canyon in the world. Fish river canyon hike hikers have to report at hobas before commencing the hike, with recent medical certificates of fitness,and to complete an indemnity form. It is not uncommon to find springbok and mountain zebra along the way towards the canyons. The immense scale and rugged terrain draws visitors from all over the world. A multiday hike through the worlds second largest canyon is as challenging as it is unforgettable. Some walking is on farm roads and makes a difference at some places. Hobas camp is the campsite at the start of the hiking trail at the north end of the fish river canyon. The fish river canyon is one of namibias most popular hiking trails. The fish river canyon was proclaimed a national monument in 1962 and a nature reserve in 1968. Fish river canyon already fully booked for 2019 season. Having been to the grand canyon i found this more impressive.
Map of fish river canyon this map shows southern namibia focusing on the areas surrounding fish river canyon. Parking is free, and this lodge also features an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Hobas offers 6 bush chalets and 14 campsites and is the ideal stay over for hikers wanting to accomplish the wellknown fish river canyon hike. Fish river canyon hiking trail in namibia activity in. The fish river lodge is the only lodge situated directly on the edge of namibia s fish river canyon, with breathtaking views over the canyon from sunrise to sunset. The canyon itself is breathtaking, and its the largest in africa. Hobas campsite camping at the fish river canyon namibia. We offer a selection of guided and unguided hiking trails catering for everyone from the hardened hiker to the inexperienced but enthusiastic couch potato. Fish river canyon aisais all you need to know before you. Fish river canyon, aiais resort hot springs spa and hobas. I woke up after spending a night in the fish river lodge knowing that my day would be a busy one. Sep, 2019 to book your spot through the fish river canyon, contact. Groups may not be not less than three and more than 30 hikers.
Sunset at fish river canyon, namibia how to book fish river canyon hike. Nov 27, 2015 in total the fish river canyon is about 160 km long, up to 27 km wide and 500 m deep. If you have an upcoming booking to change or cancel, check the next steps and policies here. I would love to hear your hiking tips or about your adventures or if you want recommendations and tips, you are more than welcome to send me an email at.
The intense 85km trail through it, which takes hikers through 1. Bookings, permits and medical forms are available at namibia wildlife resorts nwr offices or can be downloaded from their website na and be handed in at the. The hike winds in and out of the second largest canyon in the world and while it is certainly not for the unfit and unprepared, the rewards are remarkable. In between, it has formed the great fish river canyon the largest canyon in the southern hemisphere, and probably only second to arizonas grand canyon in. Select safari tours and holidays from 786 organizers worldwide on. This hike manages to tick quite a few of the boxes in preparing you for the fish river canyon. Please check with namibia wildlife resorts for the latest fees when making your booking. May 30, 2015 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. The lodge is uniquely designed with drypacked stone walls and large windows through which to contemplate 300 million years of geological history. The fish river canyon experience gondwana web store. A minimum 3 people is required to book the fish river hike if there are only 1 or 2 of you wanting to complete the hike, you should consider joining the guided fish river hiking trail. 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. Hey everyone, we were planning on going to namibia and hike the fish river canyon with 4 people in may 2019. The fiveday hike from hobas to aiais is namibias most popular longdistance walk and with good reason.
Its source lies in the eastern naukluft mountains and flows southwest of aiais into the orange river. I had signed up for a full day hike into the second largest canyon in the world. The fish river canyon hiking trail, winding through one of the largest canyons in. 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. And that bugs crawl into your ears at night so you have to stuff them. For the energetic traveler there can be no better way to explore namibia than on foot. Journeys namibia office requires a doctors certificate of fitness for every hiker taking part in the canyon hiking package activity.
It is not uncommon to find springbok and mountain zebra along the way towards the canyon s. It stretches over an area of 28o km and is 55o meters deep. The fish river canyon is 549 metres deep and covers a distance of 90 kilometres to its end at aiais. During the months of april to september the fish river lodge offers 25 day guided hikes in the fish river.
Fish river canyon information guide namibia travel booking. Park entrance only is 30 namibian dollars per person. Fish river lodge, namibiafish river region tripadvisor. Lastly, a recent medical certificate of fitness is required to complete the fish river canyon hike. The magical 85km route, which follows the sandy riverbed past a series of ephemeral pools, begins at hikers viewpoint, and ends at the hotspring resort of aiais. Sep 22, 2017 the fish river canyon in namibia is the largest canyon in africa and you know it when youre there. Fish river canyon trek is one of the most popular in southern africa. If any suitable for your dates are available you book them over the phone. All packages from journeys namibia, windhoek, namibia. Fish river canyon may be the second biggest canyon in the world but it is more awe inspiring. May 20, 2017 sunset at fish river canyon, namibia how to book fish river canyon hike. 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.
First, you phone one of the numbers provided to inquire availability. Fish river lodge accommodation fish river canyon namibia. Fish river hiking trail namibia activities lonely planet. Hiking in the fish river canyon travel news namibia. Fish river canyon hike travel2namibiatravel2namibia. Hobas is the hub to the famous fish river canyon, the second largest canyon worldwide. Canyon roadhouse lodge and camping at the fish river canyon. Ablutions, braaibbq area swimming pool and a kiosk selling basics and cool. Hobas camping site fish river canyon namibia wildlife resorts. The walk is approximately 85km long, and usually takes between 45 days to complete. From hobas, its 10km to hikers viewpoint, which is the start of the trail hikers must find their own transport to this point. Mar 18, 2020 the facts are that the canyon is around 160km long, up to 27km wide and in some places 549.
Over millennia, major changes began taking place in the landscape and tectonic shifts created an enormous valley stretching from north to south. In the worlds second largest canyon the hiker awaits grand landscapes. In the far south of namibia, the fish river rises in the centre of the country, before flowing south into the orange river, on namibia s border with south africa. It will give you a good indication of your fitness levels and the second day provides a long and. Total distance of fish river canyon hike 86km, the river itself is longer but due to many shortcuts your walking distance is about 14km less. This map of the fish river canyon area is an original. The rest of the year it is a chain of long narrow pools. Canyon day hike full or half day canyon drive full day canyon fat bikes. For those of you who dont know, the fish river canyon is arguably the second largest canyon in the world, after the grand canyon in the us. However, when we inquired for possible dates through phoneemail, we got told that the hike is already fully booked for the entire 2019 season.
The main attraction of the park is fish river canyon hike see information below. The fiveday hike through fish river canyon from hobas to aiais is the big activity here at the park between maysept, and one of southern africas most popular hikes. The fish river canyon is one of namibia s most popular hiking trails. A minimum of 3 persons in your group is required to make a booking. 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. The fish river is the longest river in namibia at about 650 km. We expect that in due course it will become the most hiked trail in namibia after the fish river canyon. The fish river canyon is the largest canyon in africa and the second most visited attraction in namibia. The hike costs r330 per person and is secured via a deposit of 10% 2018 rate. The fish river canyon hiking trail is also only open between may 1 and september 15 because its considered too dangerous the rest of the year due to heat and possible flooding.
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. Hikers are advised to stay over at hobas the night before the hike commences, starting point must be arranged. I heard people lose their toenails on the steep descent. To hike the fish river trail you need to reserve a spot through namibia wildlife resorts nwr, the windhoekbased company that administers access to the canyon. The descent to the bottom of the canyon took us a bit less than 1 hour. The fish river hike is one of those hikes that every person must experience at least once in their lifetimes. Canon roadhouse is situated 14 km from the fish river canyon. A namibian hikers guide to packing namibia safari and lodges. It features a gigantic ravine, in total about 100 miles 160 km long, up to 27 km wide and in places almost 550 meters deep. The complete guide to the fish river canyon no speed limit. Information on the second largest canyon in the world. The road house is about 15 kilometres from the fish river canyon and a great place to rest a weary head after the long drive up from cape town. To experience the fish river canyon with gondwana collection namibia, click here.
The fish river hiking trail is one of the most famous hikes in southern africa. It is ideal to stay at hobas and then visit the canyon. Hobas campsite fish river canyon namibia national parks. The fish river canyon in namibia is the largest canyon in africa and. A nice stop for taking photos with old cars or drink a cup of coffee is at canyon roadhouse 27km from. The canyon is massive, 500 m deep and over 25 km wide in some places. The fish river itself is the longest interior river in namibia. Hobas campsite, if needed, is also booked through nwr. If you are interested in doing the hike, youll need to get in contact with namibia wildlife resorts who manage the permits and access. It was a bucket list item since i had visited as a teenager 45 years ago. The fish river canyon is approximately 180 km long and stretches south from seeheim to the orange river, which forms the border between namibia and south africa. The river flows intermittently, and floods in the late summer.
Namibia wildlife resorts cape town office telephone. Fish river canyon, aiais resort and hobas resort namibia. How the fish river canyon came to be gondwana collection blog. Jun 07, 2016 here are a few tips from my own experience hiking the fish river canyon in namibia mayjune 2016. Mar 06, 2017 dont miss on the way fish river canyon view point youll see a sign to the canyon and hobas campsite. We were there for a four day hike into the canyon, along with some guides and a geologists.
Driving from cape town to sossusvlei stingy nomads. Some guide books says this is the toughest hike in africa fish river is definitely a hike to add to your must do hiking list. Here is our guide to hiking the fish river canyon yourself. Overwhelming vistas unfold as you descend into the depth of the canyon. The walk which starts close to hobas camp is approximately 85 km long, and usually takes between 45 days to complete. Hobas camping site fish river canyon namibia wildlife. Here are a few tips from my own experience hiking the fish river canyon in namibia mayjune 2016. Aug 23, 2016 we were in the gondwana canyon park is in the south of namibia not far from the border with south africa. It is the second largest canyon on earth after the grand canyon in the us. The formation and history of fish river canyon the stage was set for the fish river canyon about 1. The 86 km hike through the fish river canyon takes 5 days. Situated in the far south of namibia, the startlingly beautiful fish river canyon is 550m deep, 27km wide and 160km long. It stretches 160 km long and is 550 meters deep in places.
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