Depending on the type of tourist (international, SADC-Regional, or Namibian) and vehicle type, Fish River Canyon has different park entrance prices. The daily rate for foreign tourists is NAD 150 for adults and NAD 100 for children aged 9 to 16. Children under the age of eight enter free of charge. Namibian tourists pay NAD 50 per adult and no fee for children, but SADC visitors pay NAD 100 per adult and NAD 50 per child per day. Additionally, there are vehicle fees, which range from NAD 50 for little cars to NAD 700 for larger ones.
Foreign Visitors:
Adults: NAD 150 per adult per day
Children (9-16 years): NAD 100 per child per day
Children (under 8 years): Free
Regional Visitors:
Adults: NAD 100 per adult per day
Children (9-16 years): NAD 50 per child per day
Namibian Visitors:
Adults: NAD 50 per adult per day
Children (9-16 years): Free
Vehicles:
- 10 seats or less: NAD 50 per vehicle per day
- 11-25 seats: NAD 100 per vehicle per day
- 26-50 seats: NAD 400 per vehicle per day
- 51+ seats: NAD 700 per vehicle per day
Others things you need to know
- Fees are valid for 24 hours from the time of entry.
- Proof of identification is required upon entry (passport, driver’s license, or ID).
- Fees are subject to change without prior notice.
- Fees apply for both people and vehicles.
- There is no half-day fee.
The five-day hike through the canyon from Hobas to Ai-Ais has separate fees and booking requirements, with permits needing to be applied for in advance through Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR).
The hike itself costs around N$540 per person.
Shuttle services from Ai-Ais to Hobas (or vice versa) have additional costs, approximately N$500 per person.