National Park Eastern Cape
Camdeboo National Park
Surrounds Graaff-Reinet and the Valley of Desolation — kudu, springbok and Cape buffalo among dramatic Karoo columns.
Worth a Detour
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Trip Role
Worth a Detour
Ideal stay
2 days
Best for
Geological scenery and Karoo wildlife
Our take
The perfect marriage of Karoo history and stark, monumental geology.
The perfect marriage of Karoo history and stark, monumental geology.
- Trip Role
- Worth a Detour
- Ideal Stay
- 2 days
- Time Needed
- 1-2 days
- Best For
- Geological scenery and Karoo wildlife
- Go If
- You are driving through the Karoo and want to witness one of South Africa's most dramatic geological viewpoints.
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Why it's worth your time
This park encircles the historic town of Graaff-Reinet, featuring the iconic dolerite columns of the Valley of Desolation. It protects a diverse Karoo ecosystem home to buffalo, kudu, and springbok.
What we love
Sunset at the Valley of Desolation, where the plains drop away into a labyrinth of rock pillars.
What to know
The park is split into two sections; the game viewing area and the mountain viewpoint are separate.