Fish River Canyon

About Fish River Canyon

The Fish River Canyon is the second largest canyon worldwide after the Grand Canyon in the USA. The Canyon forms part of the state-run Ais-Ais Richtersveld Transfontier Park. The entrance to the Park is situated 10 kilometers from the well-known viewpoint Hell`s Bend at the Hobas Restcamp.

Visitors have to report here. It is important to know that during the summer month the Canyon hike is closed due to the heat. The Fish River Hiking Trail can be conducted during April – September and can be completed within 4 to 5 days, depending on fitness. It covers a length of 85 km and the descent into the Canyon is only allowed for hikers doing the trail. Day-visitors are not allowed to climb into the Canyon.

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Best time to visit

Fish River Canyon is a year-round proposition, but May through to October (the dry season) is the ideal time to go, offering your best chance of dry weather. Rains can be heavy from November to March, and the heat can be unbearable from December to February.

Wildlife

The Fish River Canyon makes up part of the Ai-Ais–Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. Baboons, leopards, zebras, and kudus live there. African fish eagles and black Verreaux's eagles soar overhead. A huge type of aloe plant, called the quiver tree, grows in the area.

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