The Lodge
Canyon Roadhouse
Canyon Roadhouse, part of the Gondwana Collection, is a lodge that celebrates the good old days of motoring. It stands in the Gondwana Canyon Park, about 20 km east of the Fish River Canyon, and old cars, petrol pumps and road signs fill the restaurant and gardens.
There are 24 spacious rooms set around a central courtyard, in twin, triple and family layouts, each with air-conditioning, tea and coffee and its own bathroom. Outside are a pool, a terrace, a bar and a restaurant, and the lodge also has a campsite and a fuel station.
A guided drive takes you to the two main viewpoints over the Fish River Canyon, so you can enjoy the views without driving yourself. Back at the lodge there are guided hikes, a sunrise walk and a sunset drive in the park, and a short walk up the lodge's own hill for sundowners.
Rooms
The Rooms
Spacious rooms facing the central courtyard, with twin beds and an en-suite bathroom. Two twin rooms have an inter-leading door and can be booked together as a family room.
An open-plan room on the courtyard with three single beds and an en-suite shower, with air-conditioning and tea and coffee.
A larger open-plan room of 36 square metres with four single beds and an en-suite shower, facing the courtyard.
From the lodge
Things to do
Canyon Drive
A guided drive to the two main viewpoints over the Fish River Canyon, with time for photographs and the story of how the canyon was formed. Good for fly-in guests or anyone taking a break from the wheel.
Sunset nature drive
A guided drive through the Gondwana Canyon Park to learn its rocks, plants and animals, with a sundowner stop. Drinks and light snacks are included. This drive stays in the park and does not visit the canyon.
Morning hike
A guided hike into the park with a guide who explains the geology, the desert plants and the animals that live here.
Sunrise walk
A drive to a viewpoint before sunrise for coffee or tea and rusks as the light comes up, then a walk of about an hour back to the lodge.
Sundowner walk
A short walk up the lodge's own hill to watch the sunset. Drinks are charged to your room.
Ask us about prices for the guided excursions when you book.
Good to know
Information
When to go
May to September is the cool, dry time, with sunny days and cold nights. October to April is hot, and most rain falls from January to March. Tap or hover over a month for more.
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Explore the Area
Canyon Roadhouse is about 20 km east of the Fish River Canyon, in the Gondwana Canyon Park. Guided drives run to the main viewpoints over the canyon, and the park around the lodge has its own walks and sunset drives.
Where you'll stay
Find the Lodge
Canyon Roadhouse · Gondwana Canyon Park, about 20 km east of the Fish River Canyon.
Before you go
Questions answered
How far is it to the Fish River Canyon?
About 20 km. The lodge runs a guided Canyon Drive to the two main viewpoints.
Do the sunset drive and hikes visit the canyon?
No. The sunset drive, morning hike and sunrise walk stay in the Gondwana Canyon Park around the lodge. The Canyon Drive is the outing to the canyon itself.
Are there family rooms?
Yes, family rooms with four single beds, and two twin rooms with an inter-leading door that can be booked together.
Is there a pool?
Yes, an outdoor pool with a deck.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is between 14:00 and 18:00, and check-out is by 10:00.
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