Fish River Canyon Hiking Trail
One of Southern Africa's classic wilderness hikes through the canyon floor from Hobas to Ai-Ais with no facilities on route.
86.0 km
Total distance
5
Days recommended
Very high
Fitness demand
Severe
Difficulty
Trail overview
- Distance: 86.0 km
- Days recommended: 5
- Area: Fish River Canyon
- Nearest town: Hobas / Ai-Ais
- Start point: Hobas viewpoint
- End point: Ai-Ais
- Fitness demand: Very high
- Technical difficulty: High
- Navigation complexity: Mostly clear
- Best season: Winter
- Water availability: Limited
- Accommodation: Wild camping
Planning info
- Booking required: Yes
- Permit required: Yes
- Escape routes: No formal facilities on route; retreat is difficult once committed.
- Risk factors: Heat exposure, Limited water, Isolation, River crossings
- Booking link: View booking info
- Primary source: View source
- Last verified: 2026-04-20