Fish river canyon forum, travel discussion for fish river. Fischfluss canyon, is located in the south of namibia. Select safari tours and holidays from 786 organizers worldwide on. To hike the fish river trail you need to reserve a spot through namibia wildlife. The 86 km hike through the fish river canyon takes 5 days. The fish river canyon is located in namibia iit is the second largest canyon in the world and the largest in africa. Whether it is on private land, national conservation areas, guided or self hiking, you can be rest assured that your passion for exploring on foot will be met. Some guide books say this is the toughest hike in africa, dont know about it weve done only a few hikes mostly in south africa but fish river is. Hiking in namibias fish river canyon all 161km by up to 27km of it is no walk in the park. Hobas camping site fish river canyon namibia wildlife resorts.
Fish river canyon is located in namibia iit is the second largest canyon in the world and the largest in africa. Start of the trail palm sulphur springs camped 2km before, 5 hours. Hiking namibias fish river canyon the 85km trail along the floor of the canyon is only accessible from may to midseptember, making for. The fish river is the longest river in namibia and runs over 650 kilometres.
Along the rivers lower reaches one will find the fish river canyon, the 2nd largest canyon in the world the largest being the grand canyon with a depth of 550 metres and a length of 160 kilometres. For the keen hiker, namibia offers a wide range of day, overnight and multiday trails. Fish river canyon is africaas longest canyon and the second largest in the. Less experienced hikers can book a sevenday guided hike with the. Fish river canyon hiking trail hiking south africa. 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 the canyon is widely acknowledged as namibias second most popular tourist attraction, and for.
With a guide from grand view lodge you will be able to enjoy some trekking along the 30 km hiking trail in the heart of fish river canyon. Hiking in the fish river canyon keen hikers will know that the fish river canyon hike is one of africas a toughest hikes. From this point it is another 10 kilometres to the actual fish river canyon and visitors must be in possession of a permit from namibia wildlife resorts as well as a medical clearance before attempting the demanding 45 days hike along the fish river hiking trail. 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. The 5 day, 85 km fish river hiking trail is reputed to be one of africas top walks for nature enthusiasts.
It is about 160 km long and is 27 km at its widest. We also have some great special accommodation deals in fish river canyon park namibia. During the months of april to september the fish river lodge offers 25 day guided hikes in the fish river. T he second largest, natural canyon after arizonas grand canyon on earth, the fish river canyon, lies in the south of namibia. Fish river canyon, aiais resort hot springs spa and hobas. It is the largest canyon in the southern hemisphere. As the second largest canyon in the world, its a very popular destination among tourists.
Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. The fish river canyon hiking trail is the most unique attraction in southern africa. Mar 20, 2012 hiking namibias 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. Hiking through fish river canyon, the second largest canyon in the world is quite exciting, isnt it. The descent to the bottom of the canyon took us a bit less than 1 hour.
You have to book well in advance and be able to produce a doctors certificate. It is the largest canyon in africa, as well as the second most visited tourist attraction in namibia. The canyon itself is the second largest in the world, only being surpassed by the famous grand canyon in colorado. It is the second biggest canyon next to arizonas grand canyon. If you are looking for fish river canyon park holiday accommodation, safarinow has a selection of bed and breakfast, lodge, holiday accommodation in fish river canyon park and surrounds. Fish river canyon, aiais resort and hobas resort namibia. The fish river canyon hiking trail is unique among trails in africa. The surrounding canyon national park covers 45,000 hectares and offers hiking and birdwatching opportunities. The immense scale and rugged terrain draws visitors from all over the world.
This is one of the least visited natural wonders in africa. Journeys namibia office requires a doctors certificate of fitness for every hiker taking part in the canyon hiking package activity. With 3 listings in fish river canyon park, our handy fish river canyon park map search and great low prices, its easy to book the perfect holiday accommodation for your fish river canyon park visit. At a glance located in the south of namibia 85km the standard route many take a short cut walking only. How to survive hiking the fish river canyon getaway magazine. Fish river canyon in the south of namibia is the largest canyon in africa and the second largest canyon in the world. We are looking for contact details of groups we could approach or groups who will also be hiking in that time hopeful that a member might have decided to pull out for some reason and that we will be able to buy the permit from that group. The fish river canyon is one of namibias top tourist drawcards attracting hikers in their droves the world over.
Visit fish river canyon, namibia tailormade trips audley. The small store offers basic provisions as well as light snack food and cool drinks. Is fish river canyon really worth the drive in windhoek. 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. The hike is 90kms long, but if you take all the shortcuts it works out to about 75km. Hobas camp is the campsite at the start of the hiking trail at the north end of the fish river canyon. Fish river lodge hikes guided hikes in namibias fish. The fish river hiking trail is one of the most famous hikes in southern africa. This fiveday, selfguided hike is possible for groups of three or more people, but only when its cool may sept.
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. Nowhere else in africa will you find anything quite like fish river canyon. 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. Dec, 2017 sounds like fish river canyon will go on my namibia itinerary. One of namibia s most widespread and common butterflies, the red tip, flutters around the fish river canyon. The fish river canyon is located in southern namibia, west africa. 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.
It features a gigantic ravine, in total about 100 miles 160 km long, up to 27 km wide and in places almost 550 metres deep. We often travel for hiking and have been to many amazing places around the world, but hiking fish river canyon in namibia was a very different experience. The river that carved this more than 500m deep and 161km long canyon over millions of years rises in the centre of namibia and flows into the orange river on the border of south africa. Over millennia, major changes began taking place in the landscape and tectonic shifts created an enormous valley stretching from north to south. How to survive hiking the fish river canyon posted by teagan cunniffe on 6 august 2015 tags. It is the second largest canyon in the world and the largest in africa. Fish river canyon trek is one of the most popular in southern africa. Hiking namibias fish river canyon luxury african safaris. A multiday hike through the worlds second largest canyon is as challenging as it is unforgettable. All packages from journeys namibia, windhoek, namibia.
Find all the transport options for your trip from fish river canyon to windhoek right here. Aug 23, 2016 we were in the gondwana canyon park is in the south of namibia not far from the border with south africa. The fish river canyon in namibia is the largest canyon in africa and you know it when youre there. The fish river is the longest river in namibia at about 650 km. Hiking fish river canyon in namibia traveling german. This canyon in namibia is the second largest in the world, after the grand canyon in colorado. Transport included from cape town to fish river canyon in namibia and back, as well as accommodation and airport transfers organized. Dimensions have never seemed as dizzying as that of africa and the southern hemispheres largest canyon fish river canyon. We are a group of 7 planning to hike the fish river canyon from 27 to 31 may 2020. Starting at the northern end of the canyon, the trail descends into the canyon down a steep path, and follows the meandering sandy river bed all the way to the aiais hot springs. The 3 best places in fish river canyon, karas best price. Canyon day hike full or half day canyon drive full day canyon fat bikes. The larvae of other species of tip such as queens purple and doubledays orange use the leaves of caper bushes and shepherds tree to feed on.
We were there for a four day hike into the canyon, along with some guides and a geologists. Most of the tour companies we wrote to have not included fish river canyon as it is quite a distance. Alternative lodging is available at a nearby upmarket lodge. Please check with namibia wildlife resorts for the latest fees when making your booking. The fish river has its source in the eastern naukluft mountains and in richtersfeld flows into the orange river, after travelling for more 650 km through the desert of southern namibia. The stage was set for the fish river canyon about 1. It starts at the view site at hobas and finishes at the aiais resort. In its lower part between seeheim and aiais it crosses a mountain range and thereby forms the fish river canyon. The immensity of this magnificent landscape is truly breathtaking.
The 85km trail along the floor of the canyon is only accessible from may. Whether it is on private land, national conservation areas, guided or selfhiking, you can be rest assured that your passion for exploring on foot will be met. Its source lies in the eastern naukluft mountains and flows southwest of aiais into the orange river. The fish river canyon in namibia is the largest canyon in africa and. May 20, 2017 hiking through fish river canyon, the second largest canyon in the world is quite exciting, isnt it. The fish river canyon in namibia is allegedly the 2nd largest canyon in the world after the grand canyon. The camping site at hobas is one of the few in the area offering shady trees to camp amongst. The fish river canyon hiking trail, winding through one of the largest canyons in. The fish river canyon can be reached driving down south on b1, turning to b4 towards luderitz, turning left on c12 and follow signs.
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. The intense 85km trail through it, which takes hikers through 1. Fish river lodge hikes guided hikes in namibias fish river. Namibia travel guide hiking in fish river canyon siyabona africa. This destination may have covid19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. We could only purchase 6 permits from wildlife namibia. This hike was in our bucket list for a couple of years and finally, weve done it. It features a gigantic ravine, in total about 100 miles 160 km long, up to 27 km wide and in places almost. Fish river canyon, often compared to americas grand canyon, is one of namibias least visited wonders with incredible scenery but often challenging trekking conditions. Aug 06, 2015 just outside of south africa lies the fish river canyon in the south of namibia. My partner and i are hiking the 5 day fish river canyon trail in namibia with departure date 7th of june 2011 and are looking for 1 or 2 trekking buddies to join us on this epic adventure.
Hiking namibias fish river canyon african safari consultants. These exclusive 2, 3 or 5 day hikes are along and down into the canyon. With 3 listings in fish river canyon park, our handy fish river canyon park map search and great low prices, its easy to book the. Whether youre getting a taste of the sheer scale and beauty of the place from one of the lookouts, or hiking for five days to immerse yourself in its multifaceted charm, fish river canyon is a special place. Situated in the far south of namibia, the startlingly beautiful fish river canyon is 550m deep, 27km wide and 160km long. Mar 19, 2011 fish river canyon in the south of namibia is the largest canyon in africa and the second largest canyon in the world. Fish river canyon namibia message board tripadvisor. Although dry with only a small series of pools for most of the year, late summer flooding breathes new life into the 404 mile fish river. Hobas camping site fish river canyon namibia wildlife. 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 tourism fish river canyon hotels fish river canyon vacation packages flights to fish river canyon fish river canyon restaurants things to do in fish river canyon fish river canyon travel forum.
Fish river lodge can arrange guided walks, sunset drives or hikes along the base of the canyon, where native animals can often be seen. The fish river itself is the longest interior river in namibia. Fish river canyon information guide namibia travel booking service. The towering rock faces and deep ravines were formed by water erosion and the collapse of the valley due to movements in the earths crust over 500 million years ago. The fish river canyon is the largest canyon in africa and the second most visited attraction in namibia. Take on the ultimate hiking challenge or simply enjoy the beauty of the worlds second largest canyon. The fish river canyon is located in the south of namibia. Hiking in fishriver canyon, namibia my guide namibia. 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.
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. Check any national, local, and health advisories for this destination before you book. Fish river canyon information and accommodation guide. In its lower part between seeheim and aiais it crosses a mountain. Information on the second largest canyon in the world. Until recently the only way to experience this natural wonder was to embark on one of africas most gruelling treks. Fish river canyon cuts through a stony semidesert with drops 500m deep and is home to the seasonal fish river that flows only if rain falls in its catchment area. We are in the process of planning a two week trip to namibia early may 2018 and hope to hire a 4wd with a driver as that is our preferred option. We were in the gondwana canyon park is in the south of namibia not far from the border with south africa. The 4 day, 85 km fish river hiking trail is reputed to be one of africas top and toughest walks for nature enthusiasts. 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. Rome2rio makes travelling from fish river canyon to windhoek easy.
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 is the longest interior river in namibia. Fish river canyon to windhoek 2 ways to travel via train. 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. Fish river canyon namibia cardboard box travel shop. Fish river canyon information guide namibia travel booking. Fish river canyon, often compared to americas grand canyon, is one of namibia s least visited wonders with incredible scenery but often challenging trekking conditions.
No children under 16 years old may take part in the canyon hiking package activity. Their campsite is a fantastic option just make sure to book all of this. Namibia is famous for its desert, red sand dunes and national parks, but not many people know about. This map shows southern namibia focusing on the areas surrounding fish river canyon. The complete guide to the fish river canyon no speed limit.
The fish river canyon is one of namibia s top tourist drawcards attracting hikers in their droves the world over. 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. The fish river canyon is located in the southern part of namibia and is easily accessible from south africa. 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. It can be somewhat of a shock to those who arrive and witness the flat plateau suddenly plummet at the canyons rim, but this shock is soon overpowered by the sheer beauty of the place, where sands of kaleidoscopic colour that have. Sounds like fish river canyon will go on my namibia itinerary. The lodge has its own airfield and can offer transfers on request. Visit the canyon at sunset and youll get a view thats magnificent, unspoiled and more often than not, something that only you will see. Just outside of south africa lies the fish river canyon in the south of namibia. Fish river canyon hike namibia african reservations. Earn free nights and get our price guarantee booking has never been easier on hotels.