Discover the land of contrast with
Big Cats Namibia
The Fish River Canyon (Afrikaans: Visrivier Canyon or Visrivier Kuil, ‹See Tfd›German: Fischfluss Canyon), is located in the south of Namibia. It is the largest canyon in Africa, as well as the second most visited tourist attraction in Namibia. It features a gigantic ravine, in total about 160 kilometres (100 mi) long, up to 27 km wide and in places almost 550 meters deep.
The Fish River is the longest interior river in Namibia. It cuts deep into the plateau which today is dry, stony and sparsely covered with hardy drought-resistant plants. The river flows intermittently, usually flooding in late summer; the rest of the year it becomes a chain of long narrow pools. The hot springs resort of ǀAi-ǀAis is situated at the lower end of the Fish River Canyon.
I'
The Fish River Canyon hiking trail is one of the more popular hiking trails in Southern Africa. The immense scale and rugged terrain has drawn many visitors from all over the world to experience hiking or trail running the canyon.
Apart from the 2 kilometre descent west of Hobas and some optional short cuts, the trail generally follows 88 kilometres of the Fish River through to ǀAi-ǀAis and is usually completed within 5 days. Although there are a number of footpaths through the canyon, the trail is not fixed - leaving the hiker to decide where and how long to hike.
Hobas (27.619°S 17.715°E) houses the Ministry of Environment and Tourism offices as well as Namibia Wildlife Resorts offices and a little shop for curiosities and basic necessities. Camping underneath Camelthorn trees with ablution blocks is available for hikers who plan to overnight at Hobas.
The trail ends at ǀAi-ǀAis where a resort with hotel rooms, chalets and camping grounds can be found.
There are no amenities on the trail and hikers have to carry all their needs with them. Open fires are not allowed on the trail.
Where to Stay
Travel from the Fish River Canyon to Lüderitz.
​
I would suggest staying in Lüderitz for 2 nights. Visit Kolmanskop, the wild horses of the Namib, many interesting places around and in Lüderitz