Walks and treks

Fish River Canyon

Namibia Karas

Fish River Canyon
Photo: Pavel Špindler, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The largest canyon in Africa, 160 km long and up to 550 m deep. View it from Hobas, or hike the 5-day trail along the canyon floor (May to September only, with a permit and medical certificate).


Ai-Ais at the southern end has hot springs.

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