Camdeboo National Park / Formed hundreds of millions of years ago, the Karoo is one of the great natural wonders of the world

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CAMDEBOO NATIONAL PARK

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Wildlife in CamdebooCamdeboo National Park:
Formed hundreds of millions of years ago, the Karoo of South Africa is one of the great natural wonders of the world. Camdeboo National Park provides the visitor with insights into the unique landscape and ecosystem of the Karoo as well as splendid scenic beauty.

The greater portion of the Camdeboo National park is situated between 740 and 1480 metres above sea level on the foothills of the Sneeuberg range, while a small section of the low lying plains is included. The Nqweba Dam lies within the park and covers about 1000 ha when full. In some places dolerites form jointed pillars - the best examples of which are found in the Valley of Desolation where erosion of the softer sedimentary beds has left dolerite pillars which rise to heights of 90 - 120 metres.

Wildlife: Visitors to the Camdeboo National Park can expect to see a diverse spectrum of South Africa's wildlife. The bat-eared fox is often seen hunting by the use of its large ears to locate insects while the communal behaviour of the Suricate (meerkat) can be fascinating to watch.

Game animals regularly spotted include steenbok, springbok, blesbok and black wildebeest. Kudu and grey duiker are common as well as the less often seen Cape buffalo. You might even catch a glimpse of the Red hartebeest and gemsbok and Cape mountain zebra are reportedly seen from time to time.
Did you know?
An interesting feature of the 14,500 ha Camdeboo National Park is its very unique and unusual location - It practically surrounds the historical town of Graaff Reinet in the Eastern Cape.
Overnight at Graaff-Reinet Accommodation or find Graaff-Reinet Hotels.
Also see Karoo Heartland Accommodation or find Karooo Heartland Hotels.
VALLEY OF DESOLATION Karoo Heartland Attractions
Just a few kilometres north-west of Graaff-Reinet lies the Valley of Desolation. A steep and narrow road leads into the mountains that surround the valley. A circular hiking trail starts at the car parks and leads to wonderful views of Graaff-Reinet and of the endless expanse of the surrounding ... more » Valley of Desolation
Graaff-Reinet: The oldest town in the Eastern Cape and the fourth oldest in South Africa and certainly one of the most atmospheric, Graaff Reinet lies enclosed by a bend in the Sundays River, overshadowed by the Sneeuberg Mountain within the Camdeboo Park. With 200 buildings .... more » Graaff-Reinet Info

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