South Africa

Camdeboo National Park

Above Graaff-Reinet, dark rock walls rise from the Karoo. At the Valley of Desolation, cliffs and dry plains run towards a horizon that seems a long way off.

View trips from the region

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The Valley of Desolation rises above the Karoo.

Camdeboo National Park lies in the Karooand almost completely surrounds Graaff-Reinet.

The park covers 194 km² and is best knownfor the Valley of Desolation, where steep cliffs rise around 120 metres fromthe valley.

From the viewpoints, you look across therock formations and the wide plains of the park. Towards sunset, the lightchanges quickly across the cliffs.

A short trail links several viewpoints.

The Crag Lizard Trail takes around an hourand passes several viewpoints.

It is a compact way to experience the parkon foot without committing to a full day of hiking.

The changing mix of rock, open plains andelevation makes the walk part of the landscape rather than simply a routethrough it.

View trips from the region

What you can do in Camdeboo National Park:

·      Visit the Valley of Desolation

·      Walk the Crag Lizard Trail

·      Go birdwatching

·      Look for wildlife

·      Stay at Nqweba Campsite orLakeview Tented Camp

Self-drive trips in the region

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Mozambique
eSwatini
South Africa, eSwatini and Mozambique Beach & Safari
22
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from
1620
1620
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In Kruger, you scan the bush through your binoculars from your 4x4, searching for rhinos and lions. A few days later, you're looking through your diving mask at manta rays off the coast of Mozambique. On this 22-day self-drive journey, you explore three countries, each with its own distinct character. You drive through national parks at your own pace, camp by the sea and lace up your hiking boots again in eSwatini. From exciting game drives to relaxed beach days, there's no need to choose between adventure and relaxation.
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Western Cape and Namaqualand Hiking & 4x4
14
days
from
1250
1250
p.p.
Hiking boots on, 4x4 parked. On this 14-day self-drive journey, you explore much of the Western Cape and Namaqualand on foot. You hike through gorges and past rock arches in the Cederberg, camp in complete solitude in the quiet of the Tankwa Karoo and walk to deserted beaches along the Atlantic coast. And in between? That's when you put your 4x4 to work, including on the sandy Caracal Trail. A journey for those who love being outdoors and exploring at their own pace.
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Garden Route en Baviaanskloof Hiking & 4x4
14
days
from
1350
1350
p.p.
Spotting elephants from your 4x4. Tackling rugged tracks through Baviaanskloof. Then continuing on foot along cliffs, through forests and over mountain trails. On this 14-day self-drive journey from Gqeberha to Cape Town, you regularly swap the steering wheel for your hiking boots. You start with a safari before following the Garden Route past Storms River Mouth, Wilderness and the mountains around George. Plenty of variety, without having to cover long distances every day.
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