Fish River CanyonTravel & Exploration
Last update 13 h. agoCreated on the 17th of May 2026
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Duration
~28.3 hours
Distance
111.7 km
Elevation gain
199 m
Difficulty
T1 — easy
High point
779 m
Fish River Canyon Trail
An 85 km, five day self supported trek along the floor of the world's second largest canyon, deep in southern Namibia. Hikers descend a punishing scree path at Hobas, then follow the sand, boulders and isolated pools of the Fish River all the way to the hot springs at Ai Ais.
The trail is only open from 1 May to 15 September, requires a Namibia Wildlife Resorts permit, a recent doctor's medical certificate and a minimum group of three. There is no exit once you start, carry all your food, purify river water and expect 35°C days even in winter.
