Stand On The Edge And Hike The Fish River Canyon

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Breath-taking vistas over sweeping plains punctuated with the rare, untouched beauty made by the rough hand of centuries of water and wind, await the awe-inspired traveller to the Fish River Canyon. Stand on the edge and hike the Fish River Canyon – marvel and be amazed at the beauty of 500 million years of nature's work. The 90-kilometre hike through the Fish River Canyon is one of Africa's most thrilling hiking experiences.

Stand on the edge and hike the Fish River Canyon and prepare to be amazed by surreal scenery – the towering canyon sides preside over the serene canyon floor, littered with rock pools where refreshing mid-day lunches are spent in the cool of the shade. The hike can be completed in 6 days. Spend nights cooking meals over fires with the star-littered sky as your roof. Days are crowned with gorgeous sunsets over sweeping vistas. The sunset is nature's alarm to find a camping spot in the canyon floor, either in sandy areas or beneath cliff-faces and overhangs.

The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow for weary hikers is Ai-Ais, a superb resort with an outdoor pool and indoor spa – the perfect place to kick the shoes off and dip the feet in the cool, refreshing waters while enjoying a cocktail or ice-cold beer. The hike is best undertaken in the cool winter months, between May and September. While hiking in the canyon, expect to see mountain zebra, leopard, baboon, a range of antelope, and of course birds of prey such as Fish Eagles and also Kingfishers.