How much does it cost to do the Fish River canyon?

Current Cost To Hike The Fish River Canyon (2022) Your hiking permit will cost R535 per person. A shuttle from the Ai-Ais Resort to the trailhead will cost approximately R350 per person. Entry fees to the Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park of R60 per person from SADC countries. Conservation fees of R40 per person.

How long is the Fish River canyon hike?

Fish River Canyon Hike 1 August 2022 The Fish River Canyon in Namibia is the largest canyon in Africa and you know it when you’re there. The hike is approximately 87 km but with the the shortcuts it is about 75km. The hike begins near view site at Hobas and ends at the Ai-Ais resort.

What activities can be done at the Fish River canyon?

Fish River Canyon Hike

  • Ai-Ais Hotsprings Spa.
  • Canyon Roadhouse.
  • Canyon Lodge.
  • Canyon Village.
  • Fish River Canyon Guide. About Fish River Canyon. Hiking in Fish River Canyon. Exploring the Canyon.

How do I get to Fish River Canyon?

Get in

  1. Southern part (National Park): (Hobas Viewpoint) From Karasburg and B1, take C12 to C37 to the main Fish River Canyon Viewpoint. From Keetmanshoop, take B4 to C12, then to C37.
  2. Northern part (Private Nature Reserves): From Keetmanshoop or Lüderitz take B4 and turn on D463.

How do you survive the Fish River canyon?

The Fish River Canyon is immense….Survival tips

  1. Take short snack breaks, not lengthy lunches.
  2. Make sure you have all the essentials covered: plenty of water, suncream and a hat.
  3. Use high-top boots if you can – they help to keep the sand out of your socks.

Where is the fishing point of the famous Fish River Canyon hiking trail?

At the lower end of the Fish River Canyon, the hot springs resort of ǀAi-ǀAis is situated. Public view points are near Hobas, a camp site 70 km north of ǀAi-ǀAis….Fish River Canyon.

Fish River Canyon – Fischfluss Canyon
Area 5,900 km2 (2,300 sq mi)
Governing body Ministry of Environment and Tourism

How do I prepare for the Fish River canyon hike?

Start with walking with a day pack and after a couple of routes add more weight and try to walk with a heavier backpack similar to the one that you’re planning to take on the Fish River Canyon hike. The toughest part of the route is a steep and long ascent to the bottom of the canyon on the first day.

Why is Fish River Canyon famous?

The Fish River Canyon in Namibia is one of the largest canyons in Africa and in the world. The Fish River carved the canyon out of rock over millions of years. The Fish River Canyon is 1,000 to 2,300 feet (300 to 700 meters) deep and about 100 miles (160 kilometers) long.

How difficult is the Fish River canyon hike?

The trail is not very easy to walk; sand, rocks, river crossing etc. The weather; it gets very hot during the day and very cold at night so you need both sun protection and warm clothing/sleeping bag.