The Fish River Canyon is regarded as the number one challenge in Southern Africa, maybe the whole of Africa. Second in size to Arizona's Grand Canyon and very remote. To trek from end to end, all 160 km, is for the very serious only with full expedition planning. We can arrange this for you.  If you are a more modest trekker, try our 5 day / 80 km hike, detailed below.

Itinerary

Day 1 We travel from Windhoek to Hardrap (250km) and relax in the swimming pool or at the lake, watching the fish eagles, pelicans and spoonbills.  Camp overnight.

Day 2 We continue to the northern area of the canyon (300km).  Camp overnight.

Day 3 Early morning departure with 4x4 vehicles to the starting point.  Start trekking down to the Löwen River Canyon and for about 6 hours to a camping spot near the mouth of the Löwen River. There is a beautiful spring here with drinkable water. Once we have marked our camp, we leave the cook to prepare dinner while we hike a very scenic 4km circular route that leads back to the camping spot. Camp overnight. 21km hiking.

Day 4  We continue to the plateau between the two canyon gorges (Fish- and Löwen rivers).  Then drop down into the Fish River Canyon to another camping spot near a natural pool of the Fish River.  Along the way we pass very high rock formations (pinnacles). Camping overnight. 14km hike.

Day 5  Hike down to the confluence of the Fish River and Löwen River Canyons.  Overnight here.  One more pinnacle on the way.  Swimming is a must here. Camping overnight. 14km hike.

Day 6  Hike down the Fish River to a camping spot between trees along the river bank. Facilities: sleeping under stars. 14km hike.

Day 7  Hike out of the main canyon into side canyons and continue to the rim, and then reaching our vehicle at about noon. Camping overnight. 17km hike.

Day 8 We travel back to Hardrap (300km) and relax.  Camp overnight.

Day 9 The final leg back to Windhoek (250km).

Dates                                              Email for availability
We have two fixed dates - Friday 18th June, 2006 and Friday 16th July, 2006. Other dates on a private basis. The best dates are from April through September. 

Price per person in GB£ / US$ - 2006:  GB£660 / US$1188 for 6 people.

What is included
Our group equipment for tented camping. An experienced driver / cook providing all meals and non alcoholic drinks while tented camping. Local guide for the trek.

What is not included
The price allows for joining in Windhoek and includes everything stated, except; accommodation in Windhoek, international airfare, transfers from and to Windhoek airport (about £15 each way), personal insurance, visa fees (if needed), vaccination costs, personal clothing and equipment, all items of a personal nature and all drinks.

Windhoek Hotels
We have not included any hotels in this pricing as it is usually taken as part of a package in Namibia. We would like to help you with all your travel needs in Namibia, please let us know what type of accommodation you would like.    More detail 

Visas
A visa is not currently required for most European or US passport-holders. See the embassy page for contact details. 

Additional Accommodation
If you need accommodation in the cities you travel through book online or advise your Muir's Tours consultant (always use this option for extra accommodation in remote locations).

Travel Insurance
Comprehensive personal insurance, including search and rescue is required on this trip. We recommend the BMC policies www.thebmc.co.uk