The Fish River Canyon
Africa’s largest canyon, the Fish River Canyon runs for about 160 km, up to 27 km wide and almost 550 m deep. The river only flows intermittently, usually flooding in late summer.
Key facts
Before you go.
- Starting point
- Hobas viewpoint, via the C12 then the C37 from the B1Fish River Canyon Park (Wikivoyage)
- GPS coordinates
- -27.58929, 17.59759Fish River Canyon (Wikipedia)
- Official price
- 280 Namibian dollars per foreign adult (Ai-Ais park), in force since 1 April 2026 · checked on 1 November 2026Park entrance and conservation fees from 1 April 2026 (ministère namibien de l’Environnement, publié par NWR)
Good to know
Three things to remember.
The hiking trail follows 88 km of river to Ai-Ais, usually in 5 days, with no amenities along the way.
Fish River Canyon (Wikipedia)Ai-Ais Hot Springs are reached directly by the C10 from the B1.
Fish River Canyon Park (Wikivoyage)The canyon is part of the Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.
Fish River Canyon Park (Wikivoyage)
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Sources · 3 pages consulted, with the exact sentence used
- Fish River Canyon (Wikipedia)
It is the largest canyon in Africa […] about 160 kilometres (100 mi) long, up to 27 km wide and in places almost 550 meters deep. […] The river flows intermittently, usually flooding in late summer […] the trail generally follows 88 kilometres of the Fish River through to ǀAi-ǀAis and is usually completed within 5 days. […] There are no amenities on the trail and hikers have to carry all their needs with them. (coordinates -27.58929, 17.59759)
- Fish River Canyon Park (Wikivoyage)
It is part of the Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. […] (Hobas Viewpoint) From Karasburg and B1, take C12 to C37 to the main Fish River Canyon Viewpoint. (Ai-Ais) To go directly to Ai-Ais Hot Springs from B1, take C10 to Ai-Ais.
- Park entrance and conservation fees from 1 April 2026 (ministère namibien de l’Environnement, publié par NWR)
Revised and updated park entrance and conservation fees to be implemented from 01 April 2026 · Ai-/Ais Game Park […] · Adults · Other foreign nationals: Total Park Fee (N$) 280.
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