When it Rains at Africa’s Largest Canyon
And the country turns into a field of flowers
It’s the second most popular tourist destination in the country. The Fish River Canyon. The second-largest canyon in the world. Which is just as dry as the world-famous Grand Canyon.
I’ve been there before. When I traveled southern Africa six years ago. As a backpacker. I drove hundreds of miles just to see this majestic landmark. A rocky canyon with a little bit of water at the bottom.
The Fish River isn’t very visitor-friendly. With temperature averages around 40 degree Celsius during the daytime, it is not recommended to go on hikes. Exploring the canyon is only possible during wintertime. As a guided tour.
Dehydration is too dangerous to play around with. That’s why most visitors drive to the edge of the canyon, take a few scenic shots, and leave again. Like I did too.
But this time there’s something different. It had rained. A few days ago. In the entire country. Which means it also rained at the canyon. And its surrounding fields.
