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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.
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Cañon Lodge
Natural rock chalets; stunning views; all meals; game drives; horse-riding; pool. Tel +264-(0)61 230066. eMail
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Cañon Roadhouse
En-suite rooms, campsites, restaurant, pool; fuel-station and information centre. Tel +264-(0)61 230066. eMail
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Cañon Village
Cape Dutch cottages; stunning views; all meals; lapa; game drives; horse-riding; pool. Tel +264-(0)61 230066. eMail
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Cañon Mountain Camp
Rustic self-catering camp, communal showers and toilets; kitchen; lapa; braai. Tel +264-(0)61 230066. eMail
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