About
Prepare to be awestruck at Africa's largest canyon.
Why go
- Prepare to be awestruck
- Makes you feel really small in the best way
- Vast desert landscapes that feel almost unreal
Must try
- Hike the fish river canyon trail
- Slackpacking hut-to-hut hike
- Drone footage of the canyon's vastness
Pro tips
- Stay 2-3 nights
- Best time: may to september
- Best photo time 2-3 hours after sunrise
- Factor in 30 min for ticket purchase and drive
- Stay at canyon roadhouse or fish river canyon village
Good to know
- Remote location
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Rating
4.7 / 5 (145 reviews)