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Camdeboo National Park
Camdeboo’s Valley of Desolation rises above Graaff-Reinet in tall dolerite columns. Escarpment viewpoints put the Karoo rock formations and surrounding landscape in one frame.
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The Valley of Desolation’s dolerite columns give Camdeboo its dramatic Karoo profile. Start at a marked escarpment viewpoint above Graaff-Reinet to take in the geology before deciding whether to explore the trails. The high vantage point makes the shapes of the columns and their setting clear before any closer exploration of the trails.
What to look for
Valley of Desolation dolerite columns
Escarpment views above Graaff-Reinet
Useful to know
Reach a marked viewpoint above Graaff-Reinet before exploring trails.
Look for the Valley of Desolation’s dolerite columns from the escarpment.
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Outdoor visit · 120–300 min
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