Activities of the Fish River Region
This section gives an overview of things to see and do in the Fish River area. The main attraction is the Fish River Canyon, which stands out in the center of the region. Other interesting sights include the wild desert horses, the strange and beautiful Quiver Tree Forest, and the peaceful Gondwana Canyon Park.
Quivertree Forest and Mesosaurus Fossiles
Visitors exploring southern Namibia will discover an interesting spot near the town of Keetmanshoop. Here, you’ll find a large Quiver Tree Forest with thousands of these unique trees. Nearby, there’s also a site where many Mesosaurus fossils were found, along with a scenic field of dark dolerite rocks.
Fish River Hiking Trail
From April to September, the Fish River Lodge offers guided hikes lasting between 2 to 5 days in the Fish River Canyon. As the second largest canyon in the world, it treats hikers to stunning scenery, amazing views, beautiful sunsets, great chances to spot wildlife and birds, and interesting glimpses into Namibia’s ancient rocks and landforms.
Gondwana Canyon Park
The Gondwana Canyon Park, a private and beautiful nature reserve, was established in 1996. The area is made up of high plateaus that give stunning views of wide, open plains with little vegetation, broken up by granite hills and dark dolerite ridges. Quiver trees and euphorbias add charm to the landscape and are great for photography.
Feral horses of Garub
An attraction in the southern part of the Namib are the Feral Horses of Garub. These horses have successfully bypassed their role as working or breeding horses. They are independent of humans (more or less) and they fascinate us with their adapted live in a very inhospitable area and infinite freedom.
Fish River Canyon
The Fish River Canyon is the second biggest canyon in the world, after the Grand Canyon in the United States. It lies within the Ais-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, which is managed by the state. The entrance to the park is about 10 kilometers from the famous Hell’s Bend viewpoint, located near the Hobas Restcamp.
