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  • Fish River Canyon Day 2 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia)

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    near Fish River Canyon, Karas (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    with Isandré Pienaar
    Distance
    12.91mi
    Elevation +
    1286f
    TrailRank
    75| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofFish River Canyon Day 2 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia) Photo ofFish River Canyon Day 2 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia) Photo ofFish River Canyon Day 2 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia)

    Day 2 on the Fish River was a tough hike for group #251 of 2023. In general Day 2 after the 7km mark starts off slow moving through some of the largest boulder fields that the canyon has to offer. The need to push on for...

    Day 2 on the fish river was a very long days hiking but I really enjoyed the pool at Palm Sulphur springs. You need to f...
    Maxime Yates

  • Fish River Canyon Day 3 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia)

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    near Fish River Canyon, Karas (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    with Isandré Pienaar Sergio King
    Distance
    13.02mi
    Elevation +
    1030f
    TrailRank
    74| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofFish River Canyon Day 3 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia) Photo ofFish River Canyon Day 3 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia) Photo ofFish River Canyon Day 3 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia)

    Note, jumps in altitude not accurate.This Day 3 recording of the Fish River Canyon Trail was another hard day of hiking for group #251 of 2023. The temperature soared to 38.5 C and was even hotter over dark bands of rock...

    Day 3 on the Fish river was an absolute scorcher! We initially intended to go as far as Bushy Corner to camp at the much...
    Maxime Yates

  • Fish River Canyon Day 1 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia)

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    near Fish River Canyon, Karas (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    with Sergio King
    Distance
    4.80mi
    Elevation +
    633f
    TrailRank
    74| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofFish River Canyon Day 1 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia) Photo ofFish River Canyon Day 1 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia) Photo ofFish River Canyon Day 1 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia)

    Group #251 2023’s day one began at about 13:45 on the 28th of August 2023 after a slow careful descent. The temperature was a warm 36 degrees centigrade and after a much-needed lunch in the shade, as well as a swim for s...

    Very beautiful landscape, you can't comprehend how small you are surrounded by the towering canyon walls. You definitely...
    Maxime Yates

  • Fish River Canyon Day 4 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia)

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    near Ai-Ais, Karas (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    8.57mi
    Elevation +
    512f
    TrailRank
    73| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofFish River Canyon Day 4 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia) Photo ofFish River Canyon Day 4 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia) Photo ofFish River Canyon Day 4 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia)

    This Day 4 recording of the Fish River Canyon trail is part of a series of recordings that can be found in this Wikiloc profile. Day 4 began early after overnighting below the Kooigoed Heights at the 50km sign and ended ...

    Day 4 was a much cooler and easier day. I started to get the hang of hiking every day by this stage. I didn't have any b...
    Maxime Yates

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  • Fish River Canyon Day 5 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia)

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    near Ai-Ais, Karas (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    with Sergio King Pieter Roets
    Distance
    5.92mi
    Elevation +
    374f
    TrailRank
    71| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofFish River Canyon Day 5 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia) Photo ofFish River Canyon Day 5 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia) Photo ofFish River Canyon Day 5 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia)

    Day 5 of the Fish River Canyon Hike was group 251’s last easy stroll to the long-awaited oasis of Ai-Ais. After reflecting many of us realized that we could have pushed on and completed the trail in 4 days, but this woul...

    This was our last and by far the easiest day of the whole hike. We had pushed far and so we had very little left to go. ...
    Maxime Yates

  • Fish River Canyon Day 1 Descent – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia)

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    near Fish River Canyon, Karas (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    1.24mi
    Elevation +
    135f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofFish River Canyon Day 1 Descent – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia) Photo ofFish River Canyon Day 1 Descent – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia) Photo ofFish River Canyon Day 1 Descent – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia)

    This recording of group 251’s descent into the Fish River Canyon on 28.08.2023 is part of a day-by-day series of Wikiloc GPS recordings. The series follows the standard Fish River Canyon hiking strategy i.e. to complete ...

    The view from the top was beautiful but quite intimidating. The decent itself was not as bad as people make It out to be...
    Maxime Yates

  • Naukluft Trail (8 days - 120 km - Loop)

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    near Zais, Hardap (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    Micien
    Distance
    71.46mi
    Elevation +
    11427f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofNaukluft Trail (8 days - 120 km - Loop) Photo ofNaukluft Trail (8 days - 120 km - Loop) Photo ofNaukluft Trail (8 days - 120 km - Loop)

    Road access by D 854 between Bullsport (C 14) and Sesriem (C 19). A license is mandatory to do this trek, it can be given by Namibia Wildlife Resorts. DAY 1 : Hiker's Haven (Park Office ) - Putte Shelter ; 6 hours (1...

  • Olive Trail (Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia)

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    near Zais, Hardap (Namibia)
    Author
    gomezgomar
    Distance
    5.64mi
    Elevation +
    1079f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofOlive Trail (Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia) Photo ofOlive Trail (Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia) Photo ofOlive Trail (Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia)

    This is a very nice trail at the Namib-Naukluft Park on the Namib desert (Namibia). At the beginning of the trail (where some olive trees are found) you start climbing a slope to the top of the mountain. Then you go down...

  • Olive Trail - Naukluft Mountains - Namibia

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    near Zais, Hardap (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    hro
    Distance
    5.45mi
    Elevation +
    1775f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofOlive Trail - Naukluft Mountains - Namibia Photo ofOlive Trail - Naukluft Mountains - Namibia Photo ofOlive Trail - Naukluft Mountains - Namibia

    Nice trail in the Naukluft Mountains. In the first part the trail climbs to a plateau at 1860 m and then goes slightly downwards through a riverbed (dry in winter). The so-called 'Pool with chains' is somewhat technical ...

  • Olive trail

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    near Zais, Hardap (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    Un Pin en el Mapa
    Distance
    6.16mi
    Elevation +
    1490f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofOlive trail Photo ofOlive trail Photo ofOlive trail

    Difficult trail with a lot of rocky terrain, including a bit of climbing and jumping at some points. However, the landscape is amazing and worth the effort.

  • Olive trail Namibia

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    near Zais, Hardap (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    alexandra.haenig
    Distance
    6.32mi
    Elevation +
    1024f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofOlive trail Namibia Photo ofOlive trail Namibia Photo ofOlive trail Namibia

    nice hiking trail. you should do the route clockwise. the marks are only in that direction. First you follow the trail up the mountain. after about 3 km you turn into the riverbed and follow this back. The trail is mostl...

  • Waterberg Plateau Natural reserve

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    near Waterberg, Otjozondjupa (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    ChristopherWalker
    Distance
    3.68mi
    Elevation +
    561f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofWaterberg Plateau Natural reserve Photo ofWaterberg Plateau Natural reserve Photo ofWaterberg Plateau Natural reserve

    Waterberg Plateau Natural reserve Combination of a couple of short but beautiful hikes. First part is a stunning climb from the swimming pool at the restaurant to the level of the plateau. Gorgious view from up there. T...

  • Naukluft Zebra Mountain Park - Olive trail

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    near Zais, Hardap (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    Ferrran7
    Distance
    5.59mi
    Elevation +
    1319f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofNaukluft Zebra Mountain Park - Olive trail Photo ofNaukluft Zebra Mountain Park - Olive trail Photo ofNaukluft Zebra Mountain Park - Olive trail

    The Olive trail is a short but beautiful hiking trail inside Nautkluft Zebra Mountain Park in Namibia. The trail is named after the trees nearby. It starts uphill 4km until you get the plateau, gaining nice views of Naut...

  • Olive Trail - Naukluft Namibia - 10/09/23

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    near Zais, Hardap (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    ChristopherWalker
    Distance
    5.87mi
    Elevation +
    2047f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofOlive Trail - Naukluft Namibia - 10/09/23 Photo ofOlive Trail - Naukluft Namibia - 10/09/23 Photo ofOlive Trail - Naukluft Namibia - 10/09/23

    Olive Trail - Naukluft Namibia - 10/09/23 Nice, technical trail. Only 10km but still needs 4 hours. Start early (7-8 am). River-section is very Rocky Limited wildlife to be seen. The chain to pass the pool is only 2 or ...

  • Sigarloaf in Spitzkoppe

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    near Nainais, Erongo (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    juanlopez03
    Distance
    0.79mi
    Elevation +
    430f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSigarloaf in Spitzkoppe Photo ofSigarloaf in Spitzkoppe Photo ofSigarloaf in Spitzkoppe

    Went not to the peak but the "vale" between two of them. Totally worth it. Stoped on our way down to watch the sunset.

  • Khomas Hiking Trail Day 1

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    near Dusternbrook, Otjozondjupa (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    Roi Ziv
    Distance
    7.75mi
    Elevation +
    1345f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofKhomas Hiking Trail Day 1 Photo ofKhomas Hiking Trail Day 1 Photo ofKhomas Hiking Trail Day 1

    The first of the 4 / 6 days Khomas Hiking Trail. Pay attention that the day begins a little before in the farm.

  • Bullsport guest farm

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    near Achab, Khomas (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    naafets
    Distance
    5.51mi
    Elevation +
    118f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofBullsport guest farm Photo ofBullsport guest farm Photo ofBullsport guest farm

    This is a walk on the private grounds of the Bullsport guest farm so you should stay there. It is a nice place to stay and eat, very interesting.

  • Fish River Canyon 2/8

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    near Fish River Canyon, Karas (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    Neil Edmonds
    Distance
    7.11mi
    Elevation +
    305f
    TrailRank
    25

    This is the GPS track we used to walk the fish river canyon. We walked it in 3 days. The hike starts slow with large boulders you have to climb over, then the next day you walk over bowling ball like rocks which is still...

  • Fish River Canyon 8/8

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    near Ai-Ais, Karas (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    Neil Edmonds
    Distance
    5.30mi
    Elevation +
    75f
    TrailRank
    22

    This is the GPS track we used to walk the fish river canyon. We walked it in 3 days. The hike starts slow with large boulders you have to climb over, then the next day you walk over bowling ball like rocks which is still...

  • Fish River Canyon 7/8

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    near Ai-Ais, Karas (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    Neil Edmonds
    Distance
    3.63mi
    Elevation +
    246f
    TrailRank
    22

    This is the GPS track we used to walk the fish river canyon. We walked it in 3 days. The hike starts slow with large boulders you have to climb over, then the next day you walk over bowling ball like rocks which is still...

  • Fish River Canyon 6/8

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    near Ai-Ais, Karas (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    Neil Edmonds
    Distance
    6.00mi
    Elevation +
    315f
    TrailRank
    22

    This is the GPS track we used to walk the fish river canyon. We walked it in 3 days. The hike starts slow with large boulders you have to climb over, then the next day you walk over bowling ball like rocks which is still...

  • Fish River Canyon 4/8

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    near Fish River Canyon, Karas (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    Neil Edmonds
    Distance
    12.44mi
    Elevation +
    489f
    TrailRank
    22

    This is the GPS track we used to walk the fish river canyon. We walked it in 3 days. The hike starts slow with large boulders you have to climb over, then the next day you walk over bowling ball like rocks which is still...

  • Trail of Big Daddy Dune

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    near Sesriem, Hardap (Republic of Namibia)
    Author
    leonardopm
    Distance
    2.63mi
    Elevation +
    879f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofTrail of Big Daddy Dune Photo ofTrail of Big Daddy Dune Photo ofTrail of Big Daddy Dune

    Big Daddy Dune Peak followed by the visit of Deadvlei, very warm, be Hydrated! Wonderful scenery! Attention to the snakes!!

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