Fish River Canyon, Namibia (South)
- Highlights: Fish River Canyon, African Wildlife (Mountain Zebras, Baboons, etc.), desert vegetation (Quiver Trees)
- Activities: walk along the canyon rim at sunset, 5 day Fish River Canyon hike
Enjoy scenic views of Fish River Canyon in the southern parts of Namibia. It is the 2nd largest canyon in the world and the largest one in Arica. This gigantic ravine was created by the longest river in Namibia, the name-giving Fish River, and by a collapse of a valley due to movements in the crust of the earth. Gaze at the eroded sandstone cliffs that are falling down over 550m.
Walk along the canyon rim and enjoy the sunset. Experienced and very fit hikers can do the 5 day Fish River Canyon hiking trail. Spot Baboons, Klipspringer (Dassies) or Ground Squirrels. Mountain Zebra and Leopard also occur in this area in the south of Namibia.
The Fish River Canyon in Namibia is 160km (100 miles) long and about 27 km (16 miles) wide. In the rainy season, the pools are normally filled with water. During the arid summer months, the river bed is either completely dry or has just some puddles left. You are lucky to get a picture of the actual river flowing in the canyon during the months of May and September. Accommodation at Fish River Canyon, Namibia:
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Fish River Canyon activities:
- Walk along the Fish River Canyon rim at sunset
- 4-5 day Fish River Canyon hiking trail
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