Highlights
- Great location for the Canyon
- Swimming Pool
- Friendly Staff
- Family-friendly
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EnquireCanyon Village is one of a few places to stay as part of the Fish River Canyon experience in Namibia, and offers a unique cultural experience as well as game-spotting activities for all.
With 42 rooms available, Canyon Village is the largest site of the three Fish River Canyon camps. There are 2 single rooms, 28 twin rooms, and 2 rooms for those with restricted accessibility. Each room comes with its own private veranda, and features en-suite facilities.
The main lodge features a communal swimming pool, restaurant, and bar, and is dripping with artefacts and traditions from local Nama culture. A one-hundred year old ox-wagon sits in the buffet area and a preserved horse cart rests amongst the boulders in the bar. Staff members wear traditional patchwork dress and headdresses here, bringing in the spirit of the south and the Nama people, one of the first peoples of southern Africa.
Situated on the privately-owned Gondwana Canyon Park, Canyon Village provides a great base from which to go out and explore Fish River Canyon. As with its sister lodges, Canyon Lodge offers guests the chance to go on unguided morning hikes, guided sunset walks, and take Canyon and scenic drives.
The plains animals are visible on the 4x4 Wildebeest Drive between Canyon Village/Lodge and Roadhouse. Enjoy a slow meander in the morning watching zebra, wildebeest, springbok and gemsbok, and include a stop at the Roadhouse for lunch before circling back.
This is a good place for families to visit. There are 4 family rooms available. Children of all ages are welcome at Canyon Village. Children staying at Canyon Village can participate in a number of activities, from horse-riding to scenic nature drives.
We had such a good holiday. You did a fantastic job!
The house in Marrakesh was ridiculous. We effectively had it to ourselves. The accommodation was borderline palatial.
I actually think that the time we had in Marrakesh was sufficient. We could potentially have done a day by a pool but I think we’d done enough souk-ing by the end of Day Two.
The hotel in the mountains was a shade more rustic than I was expecting, but all great fun. Stunning views. The guide / mule / cook team were excellent and our guide (Hassan) tailored the treks to our capabilities well. He was superb, and really made an effort with the kids. The second and third day of trekking were particularly good. Such an adventure for the kids.
All the logistics worked seamlessly. Every aspect went like clockwork. Top marks. The advice on tipping was also much appreciated (I hate thinking that I’m getting mugged off or am potentially not giving enough…).
From my seven-year-old son:
I thought it was GREAT. The food was amazing and the culture was very interesting. My favourite bit was scrambling up rocks in the Atlas Mountains.
In retrospect, I’d probably do the trip in reverse. Flopping on the roof terrace after the rigours of the mountains would have been even more satisfying.
Henry O
reviewing Boutique Marrakech & Atlas Mountains
on 05 June 2025
We had an extraordinary time. It was magical and we couldn't hav asked or hoped for more. Thank you both so much for all of your time and assistance.
Emma M
reviewing Best of Botswana for Families
on 18 November 2024
We had an amazing experience - absolutely loved it.
Mohamed and Said were great and very patient especially with me going downhill - was quite nervous about the scree slopes and paths.Will be a trip we remember forever
Maritta B
reviewing Atlas Valleys & Villages Trek - Value
on 11 November 2024