Nowhere else in Africa will you find anything quite like Fish River Canyon. Whether you’re 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.
Increadible Fish River Canyon
The vast Fish River Region with its impressive landscapes is situated in the far south of Namibia and stretches from the South African border up to the small town of Aus in the south-west and further to Keetmanshoop in the south-east of Namibia. The region is dominated by the Fish River Canyon, who with its 161 km length, up to 27 km of width and 550m of depth is the second largest canyon worldwide after the Grand Canyon in the USA.
Climate of the Fish River Region
The extreme climate is often reason for the long lasting impressions. During winter nights it can be extremely cold and during summer days extremely hot. In addition the region is one of the most arid regions of the country, characterised by harsh droughts and low air humidity. The average annual rainfall lies between 50 to 150 mm.
Flora and Fauna of the Fish River Region
Predominant are the two vegetation zones, the Succulent and the Nama Karoo that belong to the semi deserts. Furthermore some of the region stretches into the Namib Desert. Many plants can be found in the region which have adapted to the harsh environment. The best known are the picturesque quiver trees, the euphorbias and the aloes.
Many animals have also managed to adapt to the conditions of this hostile environment like giraffe, mountain zebra, oryx, kudu, springbok, ostrich, leopard and the fascinating feral horses of the Namib.
