Information on booking Fish River Canyon Hike Namibia

Hike Permit bookings and price

Booking your hike on this trail is an exciting adventure, but it comes with a few important steps to ensure your spot is secured.

First choose your preferred dates for hiking the Fish River Canyon
Quick tip
Due to high demand your preferred dates may not be available, so only book your accommodation after confirmation of hike dates, PLUS put in two alternative dates that way we have options to book for you if the first date is already full.
To make it even easier
Send us your preferred dates with 2 back up options, and which accommodation you need (camping, rooms, chalets) and we will make the the complete booking (hike and accommodation) all at the same time around the available date.

Then you will recieve an email with everything confirmed you'll need to pay a deposit within 48 hours to confirm your booking.
This step is absolutely crucial as it guarantees your place on the trail.

Once the deposit is received, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your booking details.

Make sure to mark your calendar for another key deadline as the balance must be settled 60 days prior to your hike date. This ensures everything is squared away well before your adventure begins, allowing you to focus solely on the breathtaking experiences awaiting you.

Due to the trail's popularity, securing permits can be quite competitive, which is why we strongly advise booking your hike up to 12 months in advance. Planning ahead not only increases your chances of securing a spot but also ensures a smoother and more stress free process.

It is important to note that there is restricted capacity of the trail, only a maximum of 30 hikers are permitted at a time for safety reasons.

You can email (booking for link here) to book through Madbookings.com or the NWR office in Cape Town (email here). Booking button here

Summary of how to book Fish River Canyon Hike
Choose dates and email request
You need to pay a deposit within 48 hours to secure your booking. Once paid, you will receive a confirmation email. The balance must be paid 60 days before your hike.

Hiking price

NAD 535 per person

Shuttle Prices
Ai-Ais to Hobas: N$400 pp
Hobas to the Fish River Canyon hike starting point: N$250 pp

National Park entry fees

Park entry fees are paid at the Parks office desk by the entrance at Hobas
Unfortunately there is no way of paying these in advance, there are credit card facilities at the office BUT they are not always working (connection issues) in that case you will have to pay in CASH - Namibian Dollar or South African Rand only no other currency accepted and no foreign currency exchange available in the park.

Prices are in Namibian Dollars NAD (which is the same as the South African Rand ZAR) and are PER DAY - valid for a 24 hour period beginning at the time of entry into the National Park.
Children 0 to 8 years are free of charge

Foreign Visitors
Adults NAD 150 per adult per day
Children NAD 100 per child per day (9 to 16 yrs)

SADC Visitors
Adults NAD 100 per adult per day
Children NAD 50 per child per day (9 to 16 yrs)

Namibian Visitors
Adults NAD 50 per adult per day
Children no charge(9 to 16 yrs)

Vehicles with 10 seats or less are NAD 50-00 per vehicle per day
Vehicles with 11-25 seats are NAD 100-00 per vehicle per day
Vehicles with 26-50 seats are NAD 400-00 per vehicle per day
Vehicles with 51+ seats are NAD 700-00 per vehicle per day
Fees subject to change without prior notice

Upon entering the National Park, every visitor has to show proof of identification, either in form of a passport, drivers license or ID.

Fees are valid for a 24 hour period beginning at the time of entry into the Park.
Park fees are payable for every day for people AND vehicles.
Minimium payable is 24 hours (no half day fees).
Fees are non refundable and not transferable.