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Penguin Random House South Africa

Categories: Non-Fiction, Local Non-Fiction, Sport, Adult, Struik Travel & Heritage
ISBN: 9781775848776
Published: March 2024
Page Extent: 104
Format: Paperback
RRP 230.00

Hiking the Fish

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About the book

The Fish River Canyon in southern Namibia is one of Africa’s most impressive sights. Following the river that is wedged between massive cliffs, the Fish River Canyon Trail is the region’s most challenging route – and one of its most popular. Hiking the Fish is the ultimate planner for anyone wanting to embark on this trail. Written by expert adventure guides, it combines practical advice, handy tips and full-colour photographs to bring this exhilarating five-day hike to life. A detailed introduction to the canyon and its surrounds is followed by chapters that cover planning and preparation; bookings and accommodation; hiking, cooking and sleeping gear; nutrition and meal planning; and first aid. A comprehensive day-by-day route description forms the core of the book....

About the Author

Henk Blanckenberg

Henk Blanckenberg

Henk Blanckenberg is a seasoned adventure guide with over 20 years' experience in leading groups to near-inaccessible destinations. In Africa he has taken multiple groups to the summit of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and up mountains in Ethiopia, Malawi, Kenya and Lesotho. Further afield, he has led groups to the Himalayas in Asia, Machu Pichu and the Colca Canyon in South America, and the Grand Canyon in the USA.

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Lizet Meyer

Lizet Meyer

Lizet Meyer is a professional project and programme manager with an affinity for extreme sports, but her true passion is for hiking. She has completed several multiday hikes in southern Africa, including the Fish River Canyon hike, and has trekked in the Annapurna region of the Himalayas.

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