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Photo of Fish River Canyon Day 2 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia) Photo of Fish River Canyon Day 4 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia) Photo of Fish River Canyon Day 3 – (Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – Namibia)
  • near Fish River Canyon, Karas (Republic of Namibia)
    Distance
    12.91mi
    Elevation +
    1286f
    TrailRank
    74| 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
  • near Ai-Ais, Karas (Republic of Namibia)
    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
  • near Fish River Canyon, Karas (Republic of Namibia)
    Distance
    13.02mi
    Elevation +
    1030f
    TrailRank
    73| 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
  • near Fish River Canyon, Karas (Republic of Namibia)
    Distance
    4.80mi
    Elevation +
    633f
    TrailRank
    73| 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
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  • near Ai-Ais, Karas (Republic of Namibia)
    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
  • near Fish River Canyon, Karas (Republic of Namibia)
    Distance
    1.24mi
    Elevation +
    135f
    TrailRank
    66| 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
  • near Mondesa Township, Swakopmund (Republic of Namibia)
    Distance
    372.12mi
    Elevation +
    8875f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofScenic Flight over the Namib Desert Photo ofScenic Flight over the Namib Desert Photo ofScenic Flight over the Namib Desert

    !!! Pt !!! (English text available below) Passeio de avioneta (Cessna 210) sobre o Deserto do Namibe, que faz parte de uma viagem realizada com guia da Kiboko Adventures, desde Victoria Falls até à Cidade do Cabo, em ...

  • near Zais, Hardap (Republic of Namibia)
    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...

  • near Zais, Hardap (Namibia)
    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...

  • near Zais, Hardap (Republic of Namibia)
    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

    Hiking
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    near Zais, Hardap (Republic of Namibia)
    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

    Hiking
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    near Zais, Hardap (Republic of Namibia)
    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...

  • Namibia South Africa bicycle tour

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Windhoek West, Khomas (Republic of Namibia)
    Distance
    1098.29mi
    Elevation +
    39177f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofNamibia South Africa bicycle tour Photo ofNamibia South Africa bicycle tour Photo ofNamibia South Africa bicycle tour

    9 September 3 October From Windhoek (Namibia) to Cap Town (South Africa) about 25 Days bicycle tour. Two countries two different trips Sandy roads with washboard in Namibia , paved roads from the South africa Namibia ...

  • Bikepacking Namibia Tour

    Mountain Bike
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    near Windhoek West, Khomas (Republic of Namibia)
    Distance
    904.52mi
    Elevation +
    24987f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofBikepacking Namibia Tour Photo ofBikepacking Namibia Tour Photo ofBikepacking Namibia Tour

    "Namibia" means the country of the open spaces: after my tour by bicycle across a significative part of this facinating country, I can confirm that its name is really appropriated. I spent in Namibia three weeks, and I ...

  • Walvis Bay - Bloedkoppies

    Car
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    near Walvis Bay, Erongo (Republic of Namibia)
    Distance
    207.09mi
    Elevation +
    5568f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofWalvis Bay - Bloedkoppies Photo ofWalvis Bay - Bloedkoppies Photo ofWalvis Bay - Bloedkoppies

    Departure from Walvis Bay to Bloedkoppies via tinkas plain. Back to Walvis Bay via the moon valley. I did this trip couple of time and always seen animals.

  • 4x4 sesfontein

    Off Road
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    near Sesfontein, Kunene (Republic of Namibia)
    Distance
    7.49mi
    Elevation +
    118f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo of4x4 sesfontein Photo of4x4 sesfontein Photo of4x4 sesfontein

    Elephant trail départs just before the turn, look for the sign and the baril. See last picture I took

  • Waterberg Plateau Natural reserve

    Hiking
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    near Waterberg, Otjozondjupa (Republic of Namibia)
    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...

  • near Zais, Hardap (Republic of Namibia)
    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...

  • near Zais, Hardap (Republic of Namibia)
    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

    Hiking
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    near Nainais, Erongo (Republic of Namibia)
    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

    Hiking
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    near Dusternbrook, Otjozondjupa (Republic of Namibia)
    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.

  • Etosha self game drive - Day 2

    Off Road
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    near Halali, Kunene (Republic of Namibia)
    Distance
    87.13mi
    Elevation +
    207f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofEtosha self game drive - Day 2 Photo ofEtosha self game drive - Day 2 Photo ofEtosha self game drive - Day 2

    Beautiful self Game Drive in one of the most awesome National Parks in Africa, the Etosha National Park. It's mandatory a 4WD car, because all roads within the park are gravel, sandy and dusty roads, some of them full of...

  • Etosha self game drive - Day 1

    Off Road
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    near Okaukuejo, Outjo (Republic of Namibia)
    Distance
    95.35mi
    Elevation +
    256f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofEtosha self game drive - Day 1 Photo ofEtosha self game drive - Day 1 Photo ofEtosha self game drive - Day 1

    Beautiful self Game Drive in one of the most awesome National Parks in Africa, the Etosha National Park. It's mandatory a 4WD car, because all roads within the park are gravel, sandy and dusty roads, some of them full of...

  • near Okazize, Otjozondjupa (Republic of Namibia)
    Distance
    44.67mi
    Elevation +
    712f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofErindi Private Game Reserve - Self Game Drive Photo ofErindi Private Game Reserve - Self Game Drive Photo ofErindi Private Game Reserve - Self Game Drive

    The Erindi Private game Reserve is like a Noe's Arch in the middle of Namibia. It consists of a protected reserve 180Km northeast from Windhoek, full of animals such as zebras, elephants, hipos, rhinos, kudus, springboks...

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