Fish River Canyon

The Fish River Canyon is the second largest canyon in the world – only the Grand Canyon in the US is bigger. The gorge of the Fish River Canyon reaches around 160 km from the Koubis massif (Seeheim) down to Ai-Ais. The Canyon was formed about 500 million years ago by water and the collapse of the valley bottom through movements in the earth crust.
For more information about the canyon see the website of the Canyon Nature Park.

The Fish River Canyon Hiking Trail
The Hiking trail starts at the northern viewpoint for the canyon, Hobas, and ends at Ai-Ais. It is a 4-5 day walk and it is about 80km in length. You need to have a medical certificate. Only one group (you can’t do the walk alone, groupsize of three to forty people is required) per day.
Check the Footprint Hiking Club for their experiences!

How to get there?
See the tra:mag routes tour suggestions

Nambia has not a lot of public transport. There are trains and a couple of bus connections, but not comparable to South Africa. Due to this most people explore Namibia by renting a car or they are joining organised tours. Hitchhiking might be an alternative too, but check with your accommodation staff/locals if it is ok to do.

Organised Tours?
See the tra:mag overland trips section and watch the videos about Chameleon Safaris & Wild Dog Safaris in the tra:guide trips & tours forum.

Accommodation in the South of Namibia!

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