The Lodge
Fish River Lodge
Fish River Lodge is built right on the edge of the Fish River Canyon, with views over the canyon from sunrise to sunset. Its dry-packed stone walls and big windows frame some 300 million years of geology.
The lodge is in the 45,000-hectare Canyon Nature Park, a sanctuary for Karoo succulents and wildlife with 75 km of river frontage. Its permanent waterholes and rock pools draw Hartmann's zebra, kudu, oryx, springbok and many birds.
There are 20 chalets along the rim. In the main lodge, good home-cooked food is served at tables made from reclaimed wood, beside the fire in winter or out on the deck in summer, and the bar looks over the pool. Days are for canyon drives, hikes, rim walks and fat-bike rides.
Rooms
The Rooms
Chalets with a double bed and canyon views, a separate shower and toilet, a dressing area, double basins and a fan, plus an outdoor shower for warm nights under the stars.
The same chalets with two single beds: a separate shower, a dressing area, double basins, a fan and an outdoor shower. Family rooms can be arranged on request.
From the lodge
Things to do
Canyon drive
The only vehicle route down into the Fish River Canyon, past fault lines, rippled rock and quartzite to the permanent rock pools, with lunch before the drive back. Minimum two guests.
Canyon sundowner drive
A drive along the plateau to two viewpoints, with drinks and snacks and a last look down at the Fish River below.
Canyon hikes
Guided hikes down "jelly legs" gorge into the canyon: 4 to 5 hours to a second viewpoint and back, or 8 to 10 hours down to the rock pools for a swim and a picnic. The full day is strenuous.
Fat-bike rides
A 22 km morning ride along the rim and back through rocky washes and quiver trees, or a 10 km ride to a sundowner spot. Helmets, water and snacks provided.
Canyon rim walks
Easy walks on your own along the rim, best in the early morning and late afternoon when the shadows and colours are at their strongest.
The canyon drive and sundowner drive take a minimum of two guests, and children under 12 pay half. Multi-day hiking and mountain-bike trails with nights at Camp Edge and Camp Eternity can also be arranged. Ask us about prices 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.
On our itineraries
Safaris with a night at Fish River Lodge
Itineraries we have planned that stop at Fish River Lodge. Each one is a starting point we adapt to your dates, budget and pace.
17-Day Scenery & Serenity Namibia Safari
Windhoek · Kalahari · Keetmanshoop · Fish River Canyon · Tiras Mountains · NamibRand · Sossusvlei · Solitaire · Gamsberg
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Windhoek · Kalahari · Fish River Canyon · Lüderitz · Sossusvlei · Swakopmund · Twyfelfontein · Opuwo · Epupa Falls · Etosha West · Etosha South · Okapuka
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Explore the Area
Fish River Lodge stands right on the edge of the Fish River Canyon, in the 45,000-hectare Canyon Nature Park, reached on the D463 from Seeheim.
Where you'll stay
Find the Lodge
Fish River Lodge · Canyon Nature Park, on the edge of the Fish River Canyon, via the D463 from Seeheim.
Before you go
Questions answered
Where is the lodge?
Right on the edge of the Fish River Canyon, in the 45,000-hectare Canyon Nature Park, reached on the D463 from Seeheim.
Can we go down into the canyon?
Yes. The full-day canyon drive follows the only vehicle route into the canyon, and guided half-day and full-day hikes go down on foot.
How fit do we need to be for the hikes?
The full-day hike of 8 to 10 hours is strenuous and needs a high level of fitness. The half-day hike is 4 to 5 hours. Good shoes and a daypack are essential.
Are there family rooms?
Family rooms can be arranged on request.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
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