Hotel overview

Part of the Gondwana Canyon Park, which also hosts two other accommodations, Canyon Village has a retro, pioneer-era feel that is markedly different from its sister properties. The cottages and lodge building are scenically positioned at the foot of a tumbling cascade of granite boulders, which are actually incorporated into the main lodge amongst the extensive restaurant and an all-day coffee shop.

The 42 stone chalets with thatched roofs are comfortable and relatively spacious, with en-suite bathrooms and largely minimal design features. The exception is the striking, colourful mural hanging on the wall of each room, depicting scenes from the history and culture of the Nama people who previously inhabited the area. It is this that gives a certain historical feel to a lodge that is actually fairly modern and conventional. Perhaps our favourite part of the lodge is the lovely swimming pool with outstanding views out to the plains and mountains, a feature shared with its sister property Canyon Lodge. Self-drive and guided visits to the canyon are easily arranged and Canyon Village offers competitive rates to offset the price of just getting here!

Excursion

Canyon Mule & Camping Treks

Hiking the vast Fish River Canyon with a helpful mule or porter to carry all luggage is certainly preferable to carting your own provisions and creature comforts. This is especially true on extended itineraries, where a number of days are spent hiking and camping within the canyon, so that various changes of clothing and some hygiene products have to be accounted for. A tour guide is on hand to explain just how resilient the main flora and fauna is to cling on to survival in such extreme conditions. With rustic comfort levels and plenty of walking, we would recommend a night in one of the more comfortable lodges both before and after your trek. Along these lines, a new five night hiking package operated by the swanky Fish River Lodge in the dry, cooler months from April to September is a real highlight. The first and last nights are spent at the lodge, with three nights camping in the canyon and four days hiking. The trip is fully inclusive, with modern food at the lodge and delicious, homely bush dinners around a campfire during the trek. Porters or mules will accompany you to carry the bags, meaning you’ll just be in charge of your daily water and walking will not be hampered. For keen ramblers with the time for a detailed exploration of Namibia, this trip is an exciting way to discover the Fish River Canyon. Whichever option you choose, remember to pack good trainers or walking boots, as these are not provided at any of the accommodations we recommend.

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