Located near Namibia’s Fish River Canyon and many other main attractions the country offers is the area known as Gondwana. Gondwana is the home of the Kalahari, Sossusvlei, Etosha National Park, the Namib, Twyfelfontein and of course, Fish River Canyon. Each of these areas of the country offers guests a different look at Namibia as they all have their own unique characters that combine together to make this country what it is.
Determining what to see will depend on the individual as they explore this country. The central northern part of Namibia offers visitors the Etosha National Park. The park is filled with native animals such as elephant, rhino, zebra, giraffe, lion, leopard and antelope. It is the perfect place to enjoy a safari drive. The south of Namibia is where visitors can explore the many towering dunes of the desert or see the wild horses that roam the Namib. Fish River Canyon is a must for anyone that visits the country as is the Gondwana Four Desert Tour.
Gondwana Canyon Park is the home to the second largest natural canyon on the Earth. It is here that visitors can see the Nama Karoo, a quiver tree that is native to the canyon, complete with its yellow flowers. This park is the oldest nature reserve in the country and visitors will see a wide range of flora and fauna when visiting. The Fish River Canyon, part of the park, is located 20 kilometers from the main visitors’ area and provides visitors with the best look of the canyon.
Canon Lodge is located in Gondwana Canyon Park about twenty kilometers from the main lookout in Fish River Canyon. The entire lodge has been designed and built with natural materials, allowing it to blend into the canyon with its thatched roofs and rock accents. The main lodge building is nestled in a granite hilltop and includes a reception area, bar and restaurant. There is a terrace and swimming pool guests can enjoy while they visit the lodge.
There are twenty-five wooden bungalows available at Canon Lodge that are designed to blend into the granite boulders around them. Each of the bungalows is equipped with fans, mosquito nets and an en-suite bathroom in addition to comfortable beds.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at the Canon Lodge. Breakfast consists of cold meats, eggs, cheese and yogurt while lunch is light fare from the ala carte menu. Dinner consists of fresh vegetables, a choice of salads and several meat dishes. All of the food is prepared fresh with much of it provided by the butchery, dairy, smokehouse and garden located on the property.
Visitors to Canon Lodge can enjoy exploring the Gondwana Canyon Park. The resort can arrange the activities in advance for their guests. A six kilometer morning guided hike will allow guests to see the landscape of the canyon on foot, taking about three hours from start to finish. There are many marked hiking trails visitors can also enjoy. The hiking trails can range from a two to four hour walk and take visitors to places such as Archway Rock.
Instead of a game drive, guests at Canon Lodge can enjoy a canyon drive. This three hour tour allows visitors to ride in comfort as their guide brings them to three major lookout points along the Fish River Canyon while telling them about the history of the area. More adventurous visitors may enjoy a scenic flight over the canyon or can book a horse riding tour that allows them to see the nature reserve up close.
Visitors who prefer to stay close to the resort can enjoy the swimming pool or can take a short sundowner walk at the end of the day and enjoy a drink while watching the sun set.
