Fish River Canyon

Discover the unparalleled grandness of Fish River Canyon, a place where numbers only hint at its immense grandeur. Whether admiring its vast expanse from lookout points or going on a life-changing hike, Fish River Canyon Tours offer an unforgettable encounter with one of Africa’s greatest marvels.

Best Time to Visit

The Best Time to Visit Fish River Canyon is during the cooler and drier months of May to August. Access for hiking at Fish River Canyon is restricted to the period between May 1 and September 15, aligning with Namibia’s cooler season. Beyond these dates, the region experiences scorching summer temperatures.

How to Go

Fish River Canyon is accessible by road from major cities such as Windhoek and Luderitz. Visitors can reach the canyon by self-driving or joining guided tours from nearby towns. Well-maintained roads lead to the main viewpoints and hiking trails within the canyon.

Things to Do

• Hiking: Find a multi-day hiking adventure along the Fish River Canyon hiking trail, which stretches for approximately 85 kilometers (53 miles) and offers breathtaking views of the canyon’s rugged terrain and winding river.
• Scenic Drives: Take scenic drives along the canyon’s rim, stopping at panoramic viewpoints such as Hell’s Bend and the Main Viewpoint, which offer stunning vistas of the canyon’s vast landscapes and winding riverbed.
• Photography: Capture the beauty of Fish River Canyon with photography excursions, where you can capture the canyon’s dramatic cliffs, winding river, and unique rock formations in the soft light of sunrise and sunset.
• Wildlife Viewing: Keep an eye out for wildlife such as baboons, klipspringers, and rock hyraxes, which inhabit the canyon’s rocky terrain and provide opportunities for wildlife sightings and photography.
• Stargazing: Experience the magic of the night sky with stargazing excursions, where you can marvel at the Milky Way and countless stars twinkling overhead in the clear desert skies.

What To See & Highlights

• Hell’s Bend: Admire the wonderful views from Hell’s Bend, one of the most iconic viewpoints along the canyon’s rim.
• Main Viewpoint: Visit the Main Viewpoint for sweeping views of Fish River Canyon, where you can marvel at the canyon’s sheer cliffs and winding river stretching into the distance.

All in all, visitors are sure to be left enchanted by the panoramic views, natural wonders, and fun activities of Namibia’s Fish River Canyon.

Our aim with the Fish River Canyon Travel Guide is to inspire you to include this exceptional national park in your Namibia Safari journey.

For any inquiries or further details about our excursions, feel free to contact Namibia Safari Tours.