Valley of Desolation

The Valley of Desolation is a geological phenomenon; a sheer cliff face, declared a national monument that lies within the Camdeboo National Park. Located just 14km outside Graaf-Reinet (the oldest town in the Eastern Cape), the diversity of fauna and flora is amazing and it is home to 220 species of birds, 336 plants and 43 types of animals. Visitors to the Valley of Desolation can traverse the walking trails which range from an hour to overnight hikes.