Camdeboo National Park

Located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, Camdeboo National Park is a captivating conservation area that surrounds the historic town of Graaff-Reinet. Established in 2005 and covering approximately 194 km², the park lies on the southern foothills of the Sneeuberg Mountains, at elevations ranging from 740 to 1,480 metres above sea level. Its most iconic feature, the Valley of Desolation, showcases dramatic dolerite cliffs rising up to 120 metres above the vast Karoo plains, creating one of the region’s most spectacular landscapes. The semi-arid environment is characterised by Karoo vegetation, succulents, thorny acacias, and hardy grasses that support a variety of wildlife, including springbok, kudu, mountain zebra, buffalo, eland, and more than 250 bird species. Visitors can enjoy scenic viewpoints, 4×4 routes, hiking and cycling trails, picnicking at Nqweba Dam, and guided nature walks throughout the year.