Fish River Canyon
The handiwork of the ages
- Rolling hills covered with Nama Karoo succulents and grasses
- Sheer rocky mountains rising into a clear blue sky
- Scenic hikes, horse trails and off-road adventure
- Fun-filled rafting on the Orange River
- Nature reserves with scenic drives, walking safaris, and game viewing
The major attraction in the southern-most reaches of Namibia is the Fish River Canyon. One of the largest in the world, the canyon proper is about 60km long, up to 8km wide, and 550m at its deepest.
The ephemeral Fish River - one of a handful that rise in Namibia - began its work creating the canyon in about 170 million years ago when tectonic rumblings increased the gradient of the river.
All around the canyon, the land rises and falls in gentle undulations marked by dramatic inselbergs. Hardy wildlife thrives in the unspoilt wilderness of two adjacent nature reserves: Fish River Canyon National Park and the privately-owned Gondwana CañonPark.
The Orange River rises in the highlands of Lesotho and flows all year round into the Atlantic at Oranjemund. It forms the the southern border with South Africa and flows through the Ais-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Peace Park, which joins South Africa's Richtersveld with Ais Ais National Park.
Featured Accommodation
Combining a restored farmhouse and 26 avant garde stone and thatch chalets built into the surrounding inselbergs,Canon Lodge is a charming, relaxing and spectacular lodge on the edge of the Fish River Canyon.
Price from: US$140
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Featured Tour
The Ultimate Namibia Safari (18 days)
The quintessence of Namibia in 18 days: The Kalahari, Fish River Canyon, Luderitz, Namib-Naukluft Park, Sossusvlei and Sesriem, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, The Skeleton Coast, Damaraland, Kaokoland, and Etosha National Park.
Price from: On Request
Add-on Activities in Fish River Canyon
Orange River Four-day Rafting Trip
A four-day rafting trip through some spectacular scenery. Rapids are easy up to grade 2 and the camping trip is guided and fully catered.
Price from: US$318
Fish River Canyon Guided Hike
Four or five days along one of the regions toughest and most spectacular hikes.
Price from: US$14
Please note: these activities are only available as add-ons to our itineraries. We are not a registered activity bureau and cannot cannot make independent bookings.
The duiker is yet another hardy antelope adapted to the arid conditions of Namibia
The Fish River Canyon is one of the world's largest
