Here one can admire a huge ravine which is more than 100 miles long, up to 27 km wide and at some places almost 550 meters deep making for an incredible showcase. With truly breathtaking views, fish river lodge perches on the edge of one of the worlds largest canyons. Canyon lodge namibia canyon lodge, part of the private gondwana canyon park, is located only 20 km from fish river canyon and its main viewpoint. The fish river canyon in namibia is the largest canyon in africa and you know it when youre there. Canyon lodge is a gem in the rugged environment a fusion of farmhouse flavor and natural splendor. The lodge is constructed of concrete, metal and glass with wooden accents. Fish river lodge is the only lodge situated directly on the edge of namibias fish river canyon. Guests are free to go on walks, additionally several guided excursions are being offered, like drives to the fish river canyon, horseback tours and game drives.
It starts at the view site at hobas and finishes at the aiais resort. Driving route to fish river lodge fish river canyon message. Located in canyon nature park, the setting is enhanced by 45,000ha of ancient kokerboom trees and 60kms of river frontage. For more information, pictures, rates and bookings please see or email to. Accommodation by townarea fish river canyon namibia. Nestled between rounded granite boulders, canyon lodge s quaint centuryold farmhouse reception, verdant garden and cool pond invite. The fish river canyon is one of namibias top tourist drawcards attracting hikers in their droves the world over. These two attractions are some of namibias most stunning and fantastic. As you turn a final bend, the lodge comes into view. Fish river lodge is situated on the western rim of the fish river canyon. These two attractions are some of namibia s most stunning and fantastic. The fish river canyon hiking trail is the most unique attraction in southern africa. As you pull open the large wooden doors to enter, a panorama of the fish river canyon comes into view through floortoceiling windows. Follow a long, dusty road, cross rocky turf and climb a mountain to reach the dramatic fish river canyon and a welcome sight the lodge on its very edge.
Our goal is to make it easy for you to pick the best product and to help you be confident in your purchase decision by giving you comprehensive and thorough product guides. The fish river lodge in southern namibia is the only lodge perched directly on the rim of the fish river canyon offering guests breathtaking views of the canyon from sunrise to sunset. The fish river canyon is located in the southern part of namibia and is easily accessible from south africa. Thank you to our extraordinary team that made this possible. Gondwana collection namibia is fully aware of the current situation and will. The fish river canyon, africas answer to the grand canyon, is one of the best places in namibia to stand in awe of the raw power of nature. This is a little more off the beaten track than the eastern rim. Making the most of the beautiful vistas, the fish river lodge has been built in harmony with its stark, striking surroundings. Departing from the usual colonial safari theme, the decor of the fish river lodge echoes the colours and textures of the surroundings. Explore fish river canyon holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. The fish river canyon, in the aiais richtersveld transfrontier park, is where namibia s longest river makes its way through the biggest canyon in the southern hemisphere. Map showing the location of fish river canyon fischfluss canyon.
Popular attraction fish river canyon park is located nearby. Fish river canyon hiking trail hiking south africa. The fish river canyon is located in the south of namibia. Fish river lodge map in fish river canyon, namibia. Slingsby maps recently released an official fish river canyon hiking trail map. The fish river lodge is located directly on the rim of the fish river canyon. The fish river canyon in the south of namibia is africas largest canyon and very well worth a visit. Tsauchab river camp zebra river lodge south aus bahnhof hotel desert horse inn eagles nest lodge deep south camp provenance goibib mountain lodge norotshama river resort orange river lodge sandfontein lodge white house guest farm fish river aiais resort canon lodge canon roadhouse canon village fish river lodge hobas helmeringhausen dabis. Parking is free, and this lodge also features an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Fish river lodge offers half or full board accommodation, and is situated in namibias fish river canyon. From there the flow is entirely blocked, all further flow downstream coming from tributaries downstream from the dam.
The views from fish river lodge are the best of any lodge in the area. Twenty spacious chalets are positioned along the rim with sufficient distance from each other to ensure privacy and quiet at all times. Satellite image above and geological map below of the fish. Fish river lodge was awarded with 5 flowers and was named one of the 2019 eco award winners. Sep 22, 2017 the fish river canyon in namibia is the largest canyon in africa and you know it when youre there. Each has an outdoor shower, and an outdoor pool is available. Do you have a new product you would like to publicize. Luxury fish river lodge accommodation africa travel.
Fish river lodge in southern namibia is the only lodge perched directly on the rim of the fish river canyon offering guests breathtaking views of the canyon from sunrise to sunset. This map of the fish river canyon area is an original. Located 30 feet from the canyon edge, the chalets at fish river lodge include a terrace, large windows and dry stone walls. It features a gigantic ravine, in total about 100 miles 160 km long, up to 27 km wide and in places almost. Several activities such as scenic drives, sundowner drives and canyon hikes can be made. Fish river lodge is situated in the 45 000 hectare canyon nature park and is a partner in the greater fish river complex, a public private partnership that aims to co manage the greater fish river canyon complex for enhanced landscape and biodiversity conservation and social economic development. Cleanup in the fish river canyon namibia safari and lodges. Set in a grove of ancient quiver trees, the lodge has been carefully designed to echo the terraced and rugged terrain as well as the. Canyon lodge is situated a mere 20 kilometres from the main view point of the fish river canyon and next to the main road.
The fish river region in the south east corner of namibia stretches from the town of aus in the west, through the fish river canyon in the central southern region, to the border with the botswana and the kgalagadi transfrontier park. The lodge offers 20 chalets, a pool, a lounge and a restaurant with bar. Fish river lodge hikes guided hikes in namibias fish river. There are twenty comfortable, modern chalets based in a privately owned reserve of around 45,00 hectares, including a stunning 80km stretch along the canyon rim. The architecture of the fish river lodge is minimalistic and pays homage to the grove of quiver trees around the lodge. Some are huge and others are small and tucked away in isolated areas. Completed in 2009, all the buildings that make up the lodge pay tribute to the amazing landscape, offering spectacular views of the fish river canyon from sunrise to sunset. The fish river canyon is one of namibia s top tourist drawcards attracting hikers in their droves the world over. Book the fish river lodge stay at this 3star businessfriendly lodge in fish river canyon.
The lodge offers spectacular views of the canyons and is within close proximity to various popular hiking trails. See availability the fine print please note that there is a 12 mi access road to the lodge which is best traversed using a 4x4 or a vehicle with high clearance. From there the flow is entirely blocked, 1 all further flow downstream coming from tributaries downstream from the dam. Fish river lodge in southern namibia, south of keetmanshoop and enroute to luderitz and atlantic coast, is the only lodge perched directly on the rim of the fish river canyon offering you breath taking views of the canyon from sunrise to sunset. Fish river lodge, namibiafish river region tripadvisor. From sunrise to sunset, visitors are treated to breathtaking views of this geographical wonder. Situated some 80 km west of grunau, the fish river canyon starts about 30 km. We pride ourselves in excellent and above all friendly service, good. It is 650 km long, flowing from the naukluft mountains 1 150 km to the hardap dam near mariental. Hikes begin at the popular fish river lodge and are tailor made for smaller groups of 2 to 8 hikers along the way you will see a variety of plants including the. However landscapes are not my thing and after about five minutes looking at acclaimed scenery i would be looking forward to driving to another place. By taking this route, you will add at least 800 km to your route and for the time you have i wouldnt recommend that.
Fish river lodge accommodation fish river canyon namibia. Whether etosha national park, sossusvlei, fish river canyon, kalahari or the wild horses of the namib. Fischfluss canyon, is located in the south of namibia. Thank you to hospitality association of namibia han and eco awards namibia for the great evening and the award. The hike is 90kms long, but if you take all the shortcuts it works out to about 75km. Fish river lodge is the most impressive lodge at namibias breathtaking fish river canyon with an unrivalled position on the edge of the canyon, offering exceptional views. Fish river lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival. For my money i would forget hobas and canyon roadhouse if the opportunity opened to stay at fish river. From the massive chasms of the fish river canyon, the fossilised dunes of the.
Aug 11, 2015 for more information, pictures, rates and bookings please see namibia fish river canyon fish river lodge indetail or email to. One of namibia s bestkept secrets, this immense natural wonder can still be admired in more or less crowdfree peace. At the same time it is an ordinary road map with all the essential information of the official namibia road map by prof. Lodges in fishriver canyon, namibia my guide namibia. Fish river canyon is one of the largest canyons in the world with expansive views throughout the plain.
The twenty chalets are perched on the brink of the canyon, far enough from each other to ensure peaceful exclusivity for all guests. The fish river lodge is the only lodge situated directly on the edge of namibias fish river canyon, with breathtaking views over the canyon from sunrise to sunset. Straddling southern namibia and south africa and measuring 6045 sq km, it boasts one of. Discovering namibia fish river canyon to windhoek 90. Fish river lodge hikes guided hikes in namibias fish. Fish river canyon namibia attractions lonely planet. Take the d463, a gravel road to the turn off to fish river lodge. It has been commissioned by and drawn up for expert africa. Canyon day hike full or half day canyon drive full day canyon fat bikes. This map features fascinating experiences plus recommended accommodation.
This canyon in namibia is the second largest in the world, after the grand canyon in colorado. Fish river lodge hobas helmeringhausen dabis guest farm duwisib castle duwisib guest farm kanaan desert retreat namseb lodge namtib guest farm keetmanshoop. The fish river lodge is the only lodge located directly at the fish river canyon, providing spectacular views into the canyon. Fish river lodge is the only lodge perched directly on the rim of the fish river canyon. Anticipation builds up as you turn off the main gravel road toward canyon lodge. Driving from keetmanshoop or luderitz direction on the b4.
These exclusive 2, 3 or 5 day hikes are along and down into the canyon. Fish river lodge will help you experience maines logo welcome to maine. Medium fish river lodge has a superb location with incredible views over the impressive fish river canyon. Canon lodge is located in the gondwana canon park about 20 km away from the fish river canyon. Fish river lodge fish river canyon hotels audley travel. They assist in the day to day running of lodges, bookings, staff training and the general streamlining of operations. The fish river visrivier in afrikaans, fischfluss in german is a river in namibia. At the same time it is an ordinary road map with all the essential information of.
To experience the beauty and serenity first hand, lace up your hiking boots, grab your binoculars and join us on a private journey into the canyon. Congratulations to all the winners from friday night, sustainable tourism all. Located 30 feet from the canyon edge, the chalets at fish river lodge include a. The lodge is uniquely designed with drypacked stone walls and large windows through which to contemplate 300 million years of geological history. Satellite map of fish river canyon namibia expert africa.
Fish river lodge map in fish river canyon, namibia expert. From sunrise to sunset, visitors enjoy breathtaking views of this geological wonder. The fish river lodge in namibia offers luxury accommodation in unique style. Set in a grove of ancient quiver trees aloe dichotoma, fish river lodge has been carefully designed to echo the terraced and rugged terrain as well as the colours and textures of the landscape. Fish river canyon is part of the ai ais richtersveld transfrontier park, one of an increasing number of peace or crossborder parks in southern africa. Whether youre getting a taste of the sheer scale and beauty of the place from one of the lookouts, or hiking for five days to immerse yourself in its multifaceted charm, fish river canyon is a special place. The soft colours of apricot sand merging with the pale green of euphorbias is a prelude to the loveliness of the lodge surrounds. Fish river lodge on the edge of eternity fish river lodge is the only lodge situated directly on the fish river canyon. Driving route to fish river lodge fish river canyon. Walkways lead to 30 natural stone chalets nestled amongst granite boulders. Lodges in fishriver canyon, namibia probably, the most abundant form of accommodation in namibia are the lodges. It rises in namaqualand and flows south across the great namaqualand plateau, where it cuts a spectacular gorge 1,000 to 2,300 feet 300 to 700 m deep, to empty into the orange river.
Fish river lodge is the only lodge situated directly on the fish river canyon, the second largest canyon in the world. Traversing this wild and rugged landscape along the way will introduce you to the extreme beauty of the area. Fish river lodge, namibiafish river canyon tripadvisor. Dec 17, 20 continuing my epic trip from cape town to namibia, the second part of my journey took me into namibia where i visited the fish river canyon and namib desert. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an outdoor pool. It is 650 km long, flowing from the naukluft mountains 150 km to the hardap dam near mariental. It has 25 stone chalets, a restaurant and a swimming pool. Built wooden walkways lead from main receptionrestaurant building to 30 natural stone thatched chalets set amongst red granite boulders and quiver kokerboom or aloe trees. It is available from gondwana free of charge, or as pdf download. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. It is a hidden jewel tucked in the middle of natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and adventure awaits you, as well as the ability to let your hair down.
Fish river lodge is the most impressive lodge at namibia s breathtaking fish river canyon with an unrivalled position on the edge of the canyon, offering exceptional views, particularly from the infinity pool. Fish river lodge journeys namibia helps to develop and manage lodges to their full potential through a variety of specialist support services. Continuing my epic trip from cape town to namibia, the second part of my journey took me into namibia where i visited the fish river canyon and namib desert. To zoom out, to see more, click the minus sign at the bottom of the bar on the left. Namibia is an african gem that is often overshadowed by her neighbours extravagance.
Fish river lodge map in fish river canyon, namibia expert africa. Aside from the skeleton coast, the namib desert is perhaps. Its a country that is yet to be discovered by many travellers. It features a gigantic ravine, in total about 100 miles 160 km long, up to 27 km wide and in places almost 550 meters deep. Fish river lodge in fish river canyon, namibia expedia. With farreaching views over fish river canyon just below, the private chalets at this property have rooftop windows. Drypacked stone walls cover the outer chalets and large. Find directions directions fish river lodge namibia. Map showing namibia wildlife resorts locations through namibia namibia wildlife resorts map namibia wildlife resorts or nwr manages camping sites restcamps and lodge across namibia mostly in the national parks. Gondwana offers a variety of accommodation facilities. The food is great, service and accommodations are fantastic. Measuring 27 kilometres wide, 550 metres deep and 160 kilometres long, its the largest canyon on the continent and one of namibias greatest geological.
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