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Day One:

Guests are required to arrive at Fish River Lodge by 14:00.
Upon arrival, a warm welcome awaits, followed by a brief orientation about the Rim to River Hike.
An overnight canvas bag will be provided for you to pack essentials into for the hike, while any items not needed for the trail can be securely stored in your vehicle.
The lodge facilities can be enjoyed along with complimentary coffee before departure.
The adventure begins with a leisurely drive in an open game-drive vehicle along the Fish River Canyon plateau, before alighting and beginning the official hike.
This short distance of 2 kilometres in the cooler afternoon will gently acquaint hikers with the surroundings and what might be expected on the more serious hike the following day.
On arrival at Camp Eternity, guests will be welcomed with cold refreshments and breath-taking views to the south. Their bags will have been delivered to the tents, already set up for your convenience in the dry-packed stone gabions.
Guests can then settle into the tents and make use of the campsite facilities; two bucket showers and two toilets per camp.
Sundowner drinks will be served on the deck while your guide provides a briefing for the hike the following day.
A three-course meal is served under the blanket of stars.

Day Two:

After breakfast you will commence the first leg of the hike, a 6-kilometre trek into the heart of the canyon, reaching the permanent rock pools by midday. Here you can take a breather, swim while keeping an eye out for the Cape Clawless Otter that sometimes frequent the area and enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness.
Following lunch, the trail leads to Mushroom Rock, approximately 5.9 kilometres away.
After a brief break guests will begin their ascent of 3.9 kilometres to Camp Edge. Situated above a side canyon, it offers stunning views directly into the gorge and south over the Fish River. The tents, as well as the dining area, are strategically positioned on the rocky rim's edge within gabion enclosures.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted with refreshing drinks and can savour the spectacular views.
Thereafter retreat to a tent, where your canvas bags will be waiting, and make use of the facilities such as bucket showers and toilets.
On return to the deck, your guide will provide a briefing on the activities planned for the next day, accompanied by a sundowner drink.
A delightful three-course meal will be served under the starlit sky.

Day Three:

After breakfast, guests will embark on the final stage of the trail, covering 9.3 kilometres, which concludes at Fish River Lodge.
Guests are expected to arrive at the lodge between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm. They are welcome to utilise the lodge facilities, including showers, before continuing their journey or choosing to overnight at the Fish River Lodge (additional nights must be booked in advance).