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Fish River Canyon Overview
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- Geography and Features
- Largest canyon in Africa, located in south Namibia
- Total length about 160 km, up to 27 km wide
- Deepest point reaches 549 meters
- River flows intermittently, forming pools in winter
- Historical Formation
- Created 650 million years ago by plate movement
- Deepened by glaciation at 300 Mya
- Formed lower canyon through erosion of metamorphic rocks
- Both parts declared national monument in 1962
- Hiking Trail
- 88 km trail through canyon to ǀAi-ǀAis
- Permits required between May and September
- Three main sections: descent, Sulphur Springs, Three Sisters
- Average hiking speed 6-35 km/day
- Activities
- Documented running since 1990
- Annual Ultra Marathon since 2011
- Multiple river crossings throughout trail
- Emergency exits available at two points
- Practical Information
- Camping available at Hobas campsite
- Shuttle service runs between Hobas and ǀAi-ǀAis
- No amenities or open fires allowed
- Water safe to drink, purifying tablets recommended