Camdeboo National Park

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Camdeboo National Park, Eastern Cape

Wildlife in Camdeboo National Park
Wildlife in Camdeboo 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.

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. 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.

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.

Wildlife regularly spotted in the Camdeboo Park 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.

Camdeboo National Park

Accommodation nearby

Find accommodation in Graaff-Reinet (by location map) or see Graaff-Reinet Accommodation (with preview images and description). Consider Graaff-Reinet Hotels ranging from 3-5 star or if you prefer to do it the self catering way, you will find our comprehensive list of Graaff-Reinet Self Catering options useful.

To see all towns near to the Camdeboo National Park, visit Karoo Heartland Accommodation.

Camdeboo National Park

Featured Attractions / Towns

Valley of Desolation

Where: Karoo Heartland

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 ... more information

Graaff-Reinet Attractions

Where: Karoo Heartland

The oldest town in the Eastern Cape and the fourth oldest in South Africa, Graaff Reinet lies enclosed by a bend in the Sundays River, overshadowed by the Sneeuberg Mountain within the Camdeboo Park ... more information

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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.

With 20 National Parks, including two of the world's most famous wildlife reserves, the Kruger National Park and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, and numerous private game reserves, your trip to South Africa would be incomplete without experiencing a South African Safari.
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