Ai-Ais resort and Spa Namibia

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About Ai-Ais Resort

Ai-Ais Hot Springs Resort is at the source of a mineral and sulphur-rich hot spring, and means 'burning water' in the local dialect. One of the eyes of the hot spring is in the Ai-Ais resort area.

This resort is situated at the southern end of Namibia's Fish River Canyon. Ai-Ais is part of the Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park which includes both the Richtersveld in South Africa and Ai-Ais in Namibia.

The hiking routes from Ai-Ais are a very popular attraction and vary from very easy to quite challenging. The most strenuous one is a 5-day hike down the Fish River Canyon.

Ai-Ais is at the end point of the Fish River Hiking Trail and offers an excellent place to relax after a long hike. The main attraction at Ai-Ais is the spa complex. The thermal bath next to the hot spring is a popular recreation resort, especially during the winter months. The water is particularly soothing for people suffering from rheumatism, yet everyone, young and old, enjoy the spouting water fountains and pools. There are indoor pools with varying water temperatures, as well as an outdoor pool.

Visitors at Ai-Ais can easily drive to the main Fish River Canyon lookout point which is situated near Hobas.

The Location

Rooms and Chalets

Accommodation at Ai-Ais consists of a variety of luxury rooms or chalets. There are 7 Premier or Family Chalets, with two rooms each. The 16 Riverview and 20 Mountain View Rooms accommodate a maximum of two people in luxurious and spacious rooms, with all amenities that you could hope for.

Family Chalets

Twin Room

Our Food

The restaurant and bar is just the place to relax. There is no need to worry about your meals. Ai-Ais is ready to spoil you with good food and cold drinks.

Amenities and Activities

The hiking routes from Ai-Ais are a very popular attraction and vary from very easy to quite challenging. The most strenuous one is a 5 day hike down the Fish River Canyon.