Ai-Ais Travel Guide

 
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Fish River Canyon

Fish River Canyon, Ai-Ais

 the_mumford Says:  There are many trails to walk along the Canyon. It is the second largest Canyon in the world and is quite the site. However, if you have visited The Grand Canyon, this will not seem all that impressive. It's very hot during the day, so don't plan on doing any hikes in the... 

Ai Ais Very Hot Springs!

Ai Ais Very Hot Springs!, Ai-Ais

 kentishgirl Says:  *The Hot Springs at Ai Ais are located in a compound which offers camping and various accommodation options.The pools here are soooooo hot, I attempted to have a shower and because it's natural hot spring water feeding into the showers - it was boiling! Seriously so hot that... 

Hiking around the Rim of the Canyon

Hiking around the Rim of the Canyon, Ai-Ais

 kentishgirl Says:  The hike around the rim of the canyon in Namibia was one amazing experience.The Fish River Canyon is so huge, and is indescribable - you just have to visit to see!The hike is easy and doesn't take that long, the views are absolutley spectacular and there are plenty of photo... 

Fish River Canyon

Fish River Canyon, Ai-Ais

 kentishgirl Says:  Fish River Canyon is the second largest canyon in whole world, the Fish river runs 650kms and runs through the canyon.We never hiked inside the canyon itself, however, this is possible, instead we walked around the rim of the crater. 

Hotels  

Ai-Ais Spa: the spa that doesn't want your custom!!!!

Ai-Ais Spa: the spa that doesn't want your custom!!!!, Ai-Ais

 smirnofforiginal Says:  It is set is very beautiful scenery in the heart of the canyon. Enormous rocks and boulders. Absolutely tranquil and quiet. One road leads in and the same road leads out! You are in the heart of the somewhere but nowhere, could be kind of anywhere but definitely away from it... 

Ais Ais Lodge: Lodge

Ais Ais Lodge: Lodge, Ai-Ais

 the_mumford Says:  A dusty campsite, however you're only a few miles from the Canyon. They do have rooms for rent if you're not the camping type. Really the only place anywhere near Fish River Canyon. There's a Gas Station for those with transport, be sure to fill up, the next gas station is... 

Transportation  

Petrol, slightly out of the way but petrol!

Petrol, slightly out of the way but petrol!, Ai-Ais

 smirnofforiginal Says:  For a road trip, if you are a point where you are starting to look at the petrol gauge and "hmmm" Ai-Ais HAS a petrol station, complete with small store selling cold drinks, crisps etc...It is a little out of the way, in as much as, you have to go there, get petrol and then... 

Your own transport

Your own transport, Ai-Ais

 the_mumford Says:  You need your own transport to get here. There is no methods of public transport to the area. Actually, there is not much public transport throughout namibia... period. You are about 500-600KM away from anything else, so be sure to fill up before you head out towards the... 

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Hiking in Fish river canyon

Hiking in Fish river canyon, Ai-Ais

 Mickey95 Says:  Start a hiking tour from Ai Ais camping site into the canyon. 

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 Start a hiking tour from Ai Ais camping site into the canyon. 

 

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Canyons and Hot Springs

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Ai-Ais. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 12 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Home to Fish River Canyon

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 This is the closest town to The Fish River Canyon. The Canyon should definitely be on your list of things to see in Namibia. It is the second largest Canyon behind The Grand Canyon in USA. 

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Rocks, dust & healing hot water!

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 Having left Namaqualand (South Africa) on a tarmac road and crossed into the Karas region of Namibia on a gloriously new and black tarmac road the turn off to Ai-Ais was our first encounter with a... 

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Fish river Canyon Area

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 In this area you can find a lot of kokerbomen (quivertrees) 

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Fish River Canyon

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Ai-Ais. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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