Best hotels in Fish River Canyon

Follow a long, dusty road, cross rocky turf and climb a mountain to reach the dramatic Fish River Canyon and a welcome sight – the lodge on its very edge. Fish River Lodge is the only accommodation on the rim of the canyon, the second-largest in the world. Surrounded by Canyon National Park – 45,000 hectares of ancient kokerboom trees and 60 kilometres of river frontage – the lodge offers unbeatable views. It's easy to overdo the adjectives here as this is one of the planet's most amazing geological phenomena. Fine accommodation and good food complete your stay.

Become immersed in the breathtaking landscape of Namibia. Perched on a rocky outcrop of granite boulders overlooking the moonscape of the desert, the stone guest rooms at this outpost lodge are camouflaged in the natural environment and offer a unique experience—on the doorstep of Africa’s largest canyon.

You don’t expect to come across this gem in the dry, sprawling Namibian desert. Step into a bygone era at this colourful roadhouse that’s become an institution over the years. Only twenty minutes from the Fish River Canyon, you’ll find a cold beverage, the best Amarula cheesecake south of the Sahara and a cheerful reception here.