Fish River Canyon Main Viewpoint
Main Viewpoint (Hobas)
The canyon's most classic viewpoint, looking over the famous horseshoe bend known as Hell's Bend. The cliffs turn purple-red in the evening.
The Main Viewpoint is about 10 km of gravel road from the Hobas Gate. It is the most common photo spot in Fish River Canyon. Below you lie the canyon, 550 m deep, and Hell's Bend, a horseshoe-shaped river bend, with layered cliffs stretching into the distance. At sunset the rock walls shift from gold to purple-red, which is most spectacular. There is a parking area, shade shelters and toilets, and a path along the rim leads to a nearby sunset viewpoint. Tickets are sold at the Hobas Gate. There are no railings along the cliff edge, so take care.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Fish River Canyon Hiking Trail
- Fish River Canyon West Rim (Fish River Lodge)
- Fish River Canyon South Viewpoint
- Fish River Canyon
- Gondwana Canyon Park
- Canyon Roadhouse
- ǀAi-ǀAis Hot Springs
- Naute Dam