Ever since we first planned to take Sea Bunny to southern Africa, Susan had wished to see Fish River Canyon and stay in the only accommodation that is actually on the rim of the canyon – Fish River Lodge. Although only some 11 km from the viewpoints on the eastern side of the canyon, it is a 250 km drive!
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| View from our verandah |
The Lodge comprises 20 individual chalets perched some 5 metres from the cliff edge, from where it is around 350 m vertical to the upper canyon floor. You have to remember to turn right onto the verandah when returning to the chalet.
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| Quiver trees |
There are self-guided trails along the canyon rim on both sides of the lodge. We took a walk along the one to the south.
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| On the edge |
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| View back to the lodge - our chalet is 1st to the left of the main building |
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| The canyon at sunset |
A sunset drive and sundowners at a viewpoint revealed some animal life and more spectacular scenery.
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| Rock dassie |
The highlight was the drive down to the river. This involves a 3 hour descent by 4WD along some fairly challenging tracks – we were glad not to be driving.
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| on the way down |
The first stage was to the upper canyon – 350 m vertical...
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| View down to the canyon bottom |
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| Not for the faint hearted |
...and the second 200 m vertical to the river.
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| The river at last |
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| The Lodge can organise camping here |
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| or swimming |
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