5 Day Fish River Canyon and the South
Windhoek – Kalahari – Fish River Canyon – Aus – Windhoek
Overview
Southern Namibia: the red Kalahari dunes, the vast Fish River Canyon and the wild horses of Aus.
Trip highlights
- Kalahari sunset
- Fish River Canyon viewpoints
- Wild horses of the Namib
Day by day
- Day 1
Windhoek to the Kalahari
Drive south to the red dunes of the Kalahari for a sunset drive.
- Day 2
Kalahari to Fish River Canyon
Continue south, past the Quiver Tree Forest, to Fish River Canyon.
- Day 3
Fish River Canyon
Walk along the rim and watch the sunset from the main viewpoint.
- Day 4
Fish River Canyon to Aus
Drive west to Aus and look for the wild horses of the Namib.
- Day 5
Aus to Windhoek
Drive back north to Windhoek.
Usually included
- Private vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as listed, in your chosen standard
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- Park entrance fees and activities named in the itinerary
- Drinking water during drives
Usually not included
- International flights and visas
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits, unless agreed in your quote
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and staff
- Drinks and personal items
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