Fish River Canyon Namibia Africas largest Canyon

In the far south of Namibia is the Fish River Canyon, the canyon is approx 160km (100miles) long and the river it is named after, the Fish River, is 650km long making it Namibia's longest river. The river flows intermittently, usually flooding in late summer; and when it ceases to flow it becomes a chain of long narrow pools on the sandy rock-strewn floor of the chasm
At the lower end (south) of the Fish River Canyon, the hot springs resort of Ai Ais provides an oasis in the desolate rocky wastes with Ai Ais Resort offering rooms and camping. At the north is where the Fish River Hiking trail starts and this is where Hobas Camp is located. The canyon is part of a Nature Conservation Park.
The gate is situated at the restcamp Hobas. From there, you have to drive another 10 kilometres to the actual Canyon which offers a stunning view of "Hell's Bend".
The Fish River Canyon has become a popular hiking destination. However, hikes require good physical health and should only be undertaken during the cooler winter months (between May and September). A permit must be obtained. The hike is 86 km in length and takes about 5 days.
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