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Ai-/Ais Hot Springs Game Park

A desert sanctuary where ancient hot springs meet the dramatic Fish River Canyon.

Best Time:April to September
Recommended Stay:2-3 days
Vehicle:2WD main routes; 4x4 for exploration

Overview

About This Park

Ai-/Ais Hot Springs Game Park sits at the southern end of the Fish River Canyon, one of the largest canyons in the world. The park is named after the natural hot sulphur springs that have drawn visitors for centuries.

Heritage

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Proclaimed as a game park to protect the fragile canyon ecosystem and its endemic species, Ai-/Ais has been a cornerstone of southern Namibia's conservation efforts.

Highlights

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  • Southern terminus of the Fish River Canyon hiking trail
  • Natural hot sulphur springs
  • Dramatic canyon geology spanning 500 million years
  • Exceptional stargazing

Our Perspective

The Grow Namibia View

Ai-/Ais rewards those who arrive with patience. The canyon reveals itself over days, through changing light and shifting shadows.

Practical

Visitor Information

Gate Hours

06:00 – 18:00

Road Conditions

Well-maintained gravel roads

Facilities

Hot spring pools, campsites, chalets, restaurant

Accessibility

Moderate

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Fee Schedule Update

Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism

In accordance with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), revised park entrance and conservation fees will come into effect from 1 April 2026.

The updated fees follow the public consultation process concluded by MEFT and are in line with the official Ministerial Guidelines. All permits issued through our platform will automatically reflect the new rates from the effective date.

What this means for you

  • •Orders placed before 1 April 2026 will be charged at current rates
  • •Orders placed from 1 April 2026 will reflect the new MEFT fee schedule
  • •No action is required on your part — rates update automatically