The guided route through harsh terrain descends steeply into the canyon and up again to the rim. This hike requires a good level of fitness, but there is no need to carry heavy backpacks as a canvas bag with your personal belongings will be delivered each evening. You will pass intriguing desert-adapted quiver trees standing solitary against a fascinating 500-million-year-old geological fault. Stop and watch a herd of the rare Hartman’s zebra as they disappear into a side canyon. On hot days cool off in permanent rock pools and swim between the rock faces. The two overnight Camps are carefully designed stone gabion shelters merging with the landscape. Meals are served under a trillion stars before you retire to the comfort of your tent.