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A hike through the Canyon can and may only be done in winter, between April 15 and September 15. In summer, the temperatures in the gorge are extreme; even in winter, conditions get quite hot. In the past, many accidents and even fatalities have occurred, mainly due to heat stroke and heart failure. The rescue facilities are limited; no helicopters are stationed nearby and there is no cell phone reception in the Canyon.The descent starts at Hiker's View, about 3 km north of the Main Viewpoint and takes almost an hour. Only one "emergency exit" leads out of the gorge near "Palm Springs", to which one usually arrives at on the third day. It is a very steep path and once you get to the top, you literally stand in the desert. The trail ends in Ai-Ais.
Accommodation |
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Cañon Lodge |
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Cañon Roadhouse |
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Cañon Village |
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Cañon Mountain Camp |
Fish River Canyon
Information
Travel Advice |
Hobas Restcamp
The entrance to the Fish River Canyon Park lies at Hobas. There is a little shop and a campground. From here it is another 10 km to the Main Viewpoint.
Entry Fees Hobas / Fish River |
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| Adults |
N$ 80
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| Children (6 - 16) |
N$ 0
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| Vehicles (max 10 seats) |
N$ 20
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| Bus (11 - 25 seats) |
N$ 60
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| Bus (26 - 50 seats) |
N$ 300
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Accommodation in Hobas |
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| Camping |
1 - 8 pers.
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N$ 200 - 900
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Bookings:
Namibia Wildlife Resorts
Private Bag 13378, Windhoek 9000, Namibia
Tel ++264-(0)61 285 7200
Fax ++264-(0)61 224 900
eMail reservations@nwr.com.na
The 86 km hike through the Fish River Canyon takes 5 days and can only be untertaken by physically fit people. One has to book well in advance in Windhoek and be able to produce a doctor's certificate. It is always a group hike.
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Mule Trails Namibia The harsh beauty of the Fish River Canyon. Experienced guides. Mules carry luggage. Tel +264 61 264521. eMail  |
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