Fish River Canyon / Visrivier Hiking Trail
Nearest Towns: Grüau, Ai-Ais
Region: Namibia
Duration: 3-5 Days
Trail type: Backpacking, Wilderness Trails
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David on January 31, 2010
I did the Fish River hike in winter of 2004 (July). We had to undergo a medical check-up and needed ...
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Booking contact
| Contact person: | Namibia Wildlife Resorts Ltd (Central Reservations Office) |
| Phone number: | +264 61 2857200 |
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| Website: | www.nwr.com.na... |
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Fish River Canyon / Visrivier Hiking Trail 5 August 2010 - 11 August 2010 |
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| This is a chance for you to escape the city life and get in touch with yourself and nature. This 5 day walk through the second largest canyon in the world is absolutely magnificent, breathtaking and is amazing experience. | ||
| Coordinator: | Cara Bakkes | |
| Mobile: | 084 516 3816 | |
| Status: | 18 places left out of 20 | |
| Contact the coordinator about this hike | ||
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Fish River Canyon / Visrivier Hiking Trail 20 July 2010 - 26 July 2010 |
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| This is a chance for you to escape the city life and get in touch with yourself and nature. This 5 day walk through the second largest canyon in the world is absolutely magnificent, breathtaking and is amazing experience. | ||
| Coordinator: | Cara Bakkes | |
| Mobile: | 084 516 3816 | |
| Status: | 15 places left out of 20 | |
| Contact the coordinator about this hike | ||
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Trail information
| Option 1: | Total of 80 km's over 5 days and 4 nights | |||||||||||||||
Trail format: Open-ended Guided: No Marked: No
End point: Ai-Ais
Accommodation night before: Ai-Ais
Transport information: Hikers are dropped at the start of the trail on the morning of day 1.
What other hikers are saying about this trail
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David on January 31, 2010
I did the Fish River hike in winter of 2004 (July). We had to undergo a medical check-up and needed a decent level of fitness. For good reason. The Visrivier hike is challenging even in the winter.
We were lucky, the river was in full stream and drink water was no problem. I heard of people who once had to drink water from barrels along the root.
The best part was the vivid night sky. Millions of stars and sleeping on the river sand, no tents required. In fact the stars were so bright, I needed to cover my eyes.
The German soldier’s grave is quite an interesting tale and may be visited en route. Photo over here http://www.flickr.com/photos/47076796@N07/4319537558/
The beauty of the fish river is difficult to describe. Just do it!
