Canyon Village

Explore the famous Fish River Canyon from Canyon village, a striking setting at the foot of several bare rocky outcrops in the dry harsh landscape where skies and stars go on forever and dry rocky spaces fill your lenses. Just 20 km from the magnificent Fish River Canyon, Canyon Lodge feels like a temporary film set and is ideally placed to absorb simply breath-taking sunrises and sunsets, mind blowing starry skies and the silence of a unique place in Africa. It’s a magical place and local staff wear their traditional cultural clothing in a vibrant splash of earthy colours. 

Merging into the canyon environment, this Namibian hotel is an authentic choice of accommodation spread out in the rockiness of the cliffs and mountains and decorated in lively Nama murals. A donkey cart takes your bags to your room! From here, hike the Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world, and return days later to your Canyon Lodge retreat.

The lodge has 42 spacious and comfortable rooms, each one designed with rustic and charming décor and equipped with minimal luxuries but authentic décor and a mural above the bed – and en-suite bathrooms. Enjoy the refreshing outdoor pool, sophisticated restaurant that serves a variety of local and international cuisine, and a well-stocked bar with a wide selection of premium wines, beers, and spirits.

Additionally, Canyon Lodge offers guests a range of personalized and tailored services, including guided tours of the canyon, horseback riding, and birdwatching. With its awe-inspiring natural surroundings, luxurious amenities, and warm and welcoming atmosphere, Canyon Lodge is the perfect destination for travellers who want to experience the beauty and majesty of Namibia. The lodge is known for its rustic and charming ambiance, stunning views, and personalized service.

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Overview

Choose the innovative Canyon Village hotel for your hike to the Fish River Canyon way down south – a lovely choice of Namibian accommodation situated close to the Canyon, the second largest of these river crevices in the world and a very popular destination in Namibia. The beautiful setting at the foot of several bare koppies in the midst of a vast rocky landscape makes it the best base from which to explore the magical valley. 

Groups love to stop here en route to explore the rest of the country as the lodge offers a modern style of hospitality and design, with wonderful traditional staff service and colourful murals to brighten up your day. One of the main attractions, in the centre of the lodge, is a coffee house! Drink fresh tea and coffee throughout the day, along with homemade biscuits and cakes. 

There is plenty of rustic accommodation in 42 chalets of stone and thatch, designed to be both practical and elegant. Twin beds, wooden furniture and en-suite bathrooms provide everything a visitor needs. The only ethnic and warming décor includes hand-woven Ovambo baskets and hand-painted murals above the beds. Fans in summer, extra blankets in winter – great! 

Canyon Village prepares wholesome meals daily with buffets of meat, fresh vegetables and salads, cheeses, sausages and fruits from the local markets. Guests can enjoy the bar, lounge, swimming pool and curio shop before spending days out seeing the Fish River Canyon area. A lovely large, shaded outside area, furnished with long tables and benches is a good place to sit and enjoy the scenery. Built around some boulders an open sided ‘lapa’ under thatch is the venue for barbecue dinners weekly. 

Set off from Canon Village on thrilling hiking trails, drives into the Canyon, sundowner drives, horse rides and, of course, walks – enjoy a typical Namibian holiday! This Fish River Canyon region is at its most spectacular in the early morning and evening – when the landscape glows a deep red. Voyage2Africa gets you there in style on one of our incredible Namibia desert and national park tours so check them out then customise your own holiday to see the Fish River Canyon and more.