Fish River Canyon hike
Namibia · Africa · Multi-day trek · score 69/100
At a glance
| Countries | Namibia |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park |
| Type | Multi-day trek |
| Length | 85 km |
| Typical duration | 4-5 days |
| Difficulty | 4/5 (Hard) |
| Max altitude | 600 m |
| Best season | May-Sep only |
| Start | Hobas viewpoint |
| End | Ai-Ais |
| Permit / guide | permit required (NWR booking + medical certificate; groups of 3+) |
| Special gear | none (chain-assisted descent into canyon) |
Score
69/100
Legendary descent into Africa's largest canyon: five wild days on the riverbed with no facilities; seasonal and permit-controlled.
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
~85-88 km (Wikipedia 88 km), 5 days; open 1 May - 15 Sep.
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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