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Fish River Canyon

The world’s second largest canyon behind the Grand Canyon is a hiker’s paradise and home to the Fish River Hiking Trail, one of southern Africa’s most famous hikes.

What Will I See?

  • Intense natural beauty
  • Baboons and raptors
  • Excellent birding
  • The Fish River
  • Rustic cabins

What Can I Do?

  • 5-day trek along the canyon floor between May and September
  • Scenic hikes
  • Swim in therapeutic hot springs
  • Bird watching

Hiking is not allowed from December through March because of the intense heat in the Canyon.