FISH RIVER CANYON HIKING TRAIL
Namibia 4 Days
1 night lodge & 2 night camping
The Fish River Canyon Hiking Trail offers adventurous travellers an up-close and personal experience with the stunningly rugged canyon and its surrounding natural environment. This journey promises to be an once-in-a-lifetime adventure you’ll always remember.
Day Two: After a hearty breakfast, we are road transferred by our guide, in an open 4x4 vehicle, to the starting point of our trail. Our adventure begins with a descent down the renowned "Jelly Legs" gorge, offering breath-taking views and an enthusiastic start to this hike. Covering 19 kilometres, the trail leads to the popular rock pools, where we have the opportunity to take a refreshing swim and refuel on a packed lunch. The final 6 kilometres of the hike will be an ascent to Camp Eternity, where we are welcomed with cold refreshments and breath-taking views to the south
Day Three: This morning our delicious breakfast awaits before we continue our adventure with a descent into the canyon. Today our hike follows the riverbeds, leading to Mushroom Rock approximately 6.7 kilometres away. After relaxing and enjoying our pack lunch, we continue our 3.9-kilometre ascent to Camp Edge, which offers stunning views directly into the gorge, and south over the Fish River. Our fly camp tents, as well as the dining area, are strategically positioned on the rocky rim's edge within gabion enclosures. Once in camp we are welcomed with refreshing drinks and given the time to relax and make use of the facilities until our sumptuous three-course dinner is served. Our guide once again briefs us on the planned activities for the following final day. Fly Camp (All meals)
Our bags are pre-delivered to our tents which have been set up in the dry-packed stone gabions. As the sun sets, our guide provides insights and details about the next day's activities while we enjoy sundowner drinks. Dinner is a three-course meal served under the starry sky. Fly Camp (All meals)
Day Four: Today we set out after breakfast on the final leg of this memorable journey through the canyon, a brisk 9.3-kilometre hike back to the lodge. The estimated arrival time at the lodge will be between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm, allowing us time to shower and freshen up. We have the opportunity to enjoy lunch in the restaurant (Own Expense), before we bid farewell to our new-made friends. (Breakfast)
INCLUDES: Supported hike with trail guide, all meals, soft drinks, water and house wine, 1 night lodge accommodation and 2 nights fly camp accommodated in tents.
EXCLUDES: International /Regional flights, airport taxes, visa costs, Pre and post accommodation at the lodge, road transfers to and from the lodge, lunch on day 1 and day 4, gratuities and items of a personal nature
Important Information
The hiking trails are only open between April and September.
This is a hike in rugged terrain.
A doctor’s certificate confirming the participants’ fitness is required for the three-day hike.
No children under sixteen are allowed.
There is a minimum of 2 and maximum of 8 participants allowed per hike.
A fee will be charged for unscheduled vehicle transfers between the lodge and the canyon or vice versa. Overnight hikers will each receive a bag for personal items which will be transported to each overnight camp, relieving you of this burden on the hike. Your remaining luggage and belongings should be locked in your vehicle for the duration of your hike.