Hiking The Fish. The ultimate guide to the Fish River Canyon trail

Title: Hiking The Fish
Subtitle: The ultimate guide to the Fish River Canyon trail
Author: Henk Blanckenberg; Lizet Meyer
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Imprint: Struik Travel & Heritage
Cape Town, South Africa 2024
ISBN 9781775848776 / ISBN 978-1-77-584877-6
Softcover, 15 x 21 cm, 103 pages, throughout colour photos, 1 map

About: Hiking The Fish. The ultimate guide to the Fish River Canyon trail

Namibia's Fish River Canyon is one of the most impressive sights in southern Africa, and the five-day hiking trail that runs through this desert wilderness is as popular as it is challenging. With only 30 people allowed on the trail per day, bookings open a year in advance, giving hikers at least 12 months in which to prepare. Hiking the Fish River Canyon is the ultimate planner for this trail. Written by veterans of the 'Fish', it first tackles planning and preparation, detailing booking procedures, accommodation options, cross-border requirements, first aid and the ins-and-outs of hiking gear, clothes and food. At the heart of the book, though, is the hiking trail itself. A comprehensive day-by-day route description, coupled with practical advice and handy tips, will ensure a safe passage through this geological wonderland and make for a memorable adventure. Combining expert advice with spectacular imagery, Hiking the Fish is a must-have guide to Namibia's most enticing destinations.

Henk Blanckenberg is a seasoned adventure guide with over 20 years' experience in leading groups to near-inaccessible destinations. In Africa, he has taken multiple groups to the summit of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and up mountains in Ethiopia, Malawi, Kenya and Lesotho. Further afield, he has led groups to the Himalayas in Asia, Machu Pichu and the Colca Canyon in South America, and the Grand Canyon in the USA.

Lizet Meyer is a built environment professional with an affinity for extreme sports, but her true passion is for hiking. She has completed several multiday hikes in southern Africa, including the Fish River Canyon hike, and she has trekked in the Annapurna region of the Himalayas.

Content: Hiking The Fish. The ultimate guide to the Fish River Canyon trail

Map
Introduction
The Fish River Canyon
A planning guide for hiking the Fish
Exploring further afield
Climate and weather
National parks
The people
Planning your hike
Getting a group together
Building fitness and endurance
When to go
Making your booking
Health insurance
At the border post
Currency
Communication
Getting to the Fish River Canyon
Arriving at Ai-Ais Resort or Hobas Lodge
Packing the right gear
Backpack
Sleep system
Navigation
Footwear
Clothing
Food
Cooking equipment and supplies
Personal hygiene and health
First aid
Emergency evacuation
Fish River Canyon trail - day by day
Getting to the trailhead
Day 1: Hikers Viewpoint to Wild Fig Bend
Day 2: Wild Fig Bend to Sentinel Rock
Day 3: Sentinel Rock to Waterkuil
Day 4: Waterkuil to Bikini Beach
Day 5: Bikini Beach to Ai-Ais Resort
Minimum impact trekking
Contact details