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DAY
4 - FISH RIVER CANYON
29 June 2004
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Kokerboom trees (Aloe dichtoma):
Nice and interesting trees which are
widespread in South Namibia and north-western South Africa.
The word itself means 'quiver', as
the dried branches were used by hunters to keep arrows in it.
Fish River Canyon:
The second largest canyon of the world, with a depth of up to 550 metres.
The enormous gorge meanders along a
distance of approx. 160 kilometres.
5-6 days hiking tours are organized
for tourists (between Hobas and Ais Ais), led by experinced tour guides.
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Road through the Desert in Namibia |
Rocky landscape |
Beautiful kokerboom trees are growing on the rocky hill slopes
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A blooming kokerboom tree... |
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... and
these are the flowers |
Gravel road through the
desert, when going towards Fish River Canyon |
Hotsprings feed this
wonderful pool at the Resort place Ais Ais. There was a good camp, but we
wanted to reach Hobas campsite where the viewpoint to Fish River Canyon
was. |
The desert landscape around
Hobas |
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Desert plants |
Trees are growing even in the rocky desert. |
A nice picture of Fish River
Canyon |
The sun, going down at the
canyon rim. |
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| The cliffs of the canyon are painted gold by the rising sun, as well as the water of the river (see down). |
This blackbird lives in the canyon. It is called palewinged starling. |
All the blackbirds were expecting some bread chips from our breakfast. |
Farewell to the fascinating Fish River Canyon. |
