The Fish River Canyon is a landscape and a national park in southern Namibia.
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The Fish River Canyon (Afrikaans: Visrivier Afgronde, German: Fish River Canyon) in the south of Namibia is one of the largest canyons in the world and one of the most important natural wonders of Namibia. Over a length of around 160 km, the Fish River, Namibia's longest river, has washed its way into the rocks up to 550 meters deep and up to 27 km wide.
The Fish River rises in the eastern Naukluft Mountains and flows after about 650 km in the Richtersveld into the Oranje River, the border river to South Africa. In its lower third (between Seeheim in the north and Ai-Ais in the south) it breaks through a rock massif and forms the Fish River Canyon. Almost the entire canyon is now protected by nature parks: In the south, the deepest point, by the state Ai-Ais / Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, in the north by private nature reserves such as the Canyon Nature Park or the Vogelstrausskluft.
getting there
automobile:
- In the south (national park): The national park is only accessible from the eastern side. Via the B1 and the C10 to Ai-Ais or the C12 and C37 to Hobas.
- In the north (private nature parks): The private nature reserves are located on the western side of the canyon and can be reached from Keetmanshoop or Lüderitz via the B4 and D463.
plane: There are several landing strips at the Fish River Canyon that are open to private or charter planes.
- in the national park near Ai-Ais
- in Canyon Nature Park and on the Vogelstrausskluft
- at Seeheim
- in the area in Grünau, Keetmanshoop and Bethanien
mobility
Tourist Attractions
In the semi-desert that surrounds the canyon, there are a variety of antelope species (oryx, springbok, mountain zebra, etc.), and leopards in the rugged landscape of the canyon. Many quiver trees can be found on the steep slopes.
activities
- Fish River Canyon Trail (May to August, multi-day and guided, exit: National Park)
- Day or two-day tour in the canyon (Vogelstrausskluft)
- various viewpoints in the national park (near Hobas) and in the private reserves
- Sightseeing flights over the canyon (at almost all locations)
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accommodation
Camps in the park:
- Hobas.
- Ai-ais.
Outside the park:
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- Seeheim Hotel (at the B4). Tel.: 264 (0) 63 250 503, Fax: 264 (0) 63 250 531, Email: [email protected]..
- Vogelstrausskluft Lodge (on the D463). Tel.: 264 (0) 63 68-30-86, Fax: 264 (0) 63 68-30-87, Email: [email protected]..
- Vogelstrausskluft Campground (on the D463). Tel.: 264 (0) 63 68-30-86, Fax: 264 (0) 63 68-30-87, Email: [email protected]..
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climate
The climate is desert-like and sometimes very harsh. In summer temperatures of up to 50 ° C in the shade (inside the canyon also up to over 60 ° C) are reached and there is little rain.
