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Hans van der Boom
NL
Visited:
November 2016
Reviewed: May 30, 2017
Email Hans van der Boom | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
At Camdeboo we especially loved the scenery. Did not see many birds there.
Raffaella
IT
Visited:
August 2016
Reviewed: Nov 28, 2016
Email Raffaella | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Coco
FR
Visited:
November 2015
Reviewed: Jan 11, 2016
Email Coco | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The trecking in Camdeboo was amazing because of the breathtaking landscapes but it's not a safari destination, it's more of a scenery and cliff destination.
Sharon du Plessis
ZA
Visited:
September 2015
Reviewed: Oct 4, 2015
Email Sharon du Plessis | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The view over looking the Valley of Desolation is magnificent. The wildlife and birding around the dam is an extra bonus.
lollipop_lass
GB
Visited:
April 2015
Reviewed: Jun 19, 2015
Email lollipop_lass | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Small park but lots of animals to see - antelope and monkeys in particular on my visit. Across the road is the spectacular Valley of Desolation ... Breathtaking views of Graaff-Reinet from the top. Have been to this park twice ... Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. Great camping facilities too.
A. J
Visited:
July 2012
Reviewed: Sep 9, 2012
A leisurely drive through stunning landscapes.
Cambdeboo is not a heavily frequented park - you will not find many other cars on the roads in the park. This offers the unique opportunity to take as much time as you like with each instance of game or birds you spot.
I have visited the park in both summer and winter. Summers in the Karoo are very hot, and thunderstorms are frequent. The storms themselves are a sight to behold, with towering thunderclouds, lightning and incredible amounts of rain. In winter, the days are incredibly warm and nights freezing cold - great for stargazing.
Cambdeboo has quite a diverse range of game in the park - I've seen kudu, red hartebeest, eland, duiker, steenbok, zebra, vervet monkeys, yellow mongoose and several different bird species. One of the great things about the park is that it's
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quite small - the drives are easy enough to fit into an afternoon after lunch, which is what I do most often. The light in the late afternoon is beautiful for photography.The first time I went to Cambdeboo, the park had not yet completed signposting their roads sufficiently and we got lost a couple of times and had to backtrack. The signposting as since been completed and the roads are now a breeze to use.
There is no restaurant or accommodation in the park as it is situated very close to the town of Graaff-Reinet which provides ample options for both.
I have only self-driven through the park, but it's a simple enough park in which to do this. The reception offers a list of animals which may be seen in the park and off you go on a mini-safari.
There's a wonderful bird hide not very far from where you enter the park, which is a great place to set up with a pair of binoculars, a sandwich and a flask of coffee to see the birds around the lake. The most exciting sighting I've had here was seeing a Goliath heron.
looser oswald
Visited:
January 2012
Reviewed: Aug 20, 2012
quiet, great, nature pure, highly peaceful spot on our earth
untouched nature, beautiful and peaceful landscapes an experience that can not be forgotten. This incredible wide dead valley is magnificent. Lonely quiet countryside just wonderful. :-)
Another wonderful place is Graaff-Reinet in the immediate vicinity. a visit is a must.
Rapster
GB
Visited:
October 2010
Reviewed: Aug 8, 2012
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Away from the crowds -
The rock formations in the Camdeboo National Park are awe-inspiring. The well managed trails make it easy to get up close and appreciate this natural spectacle. The nearby town of Graaff-Reinet is a sleepy throwback with some beautiful architecture that makes a pleasant base for exploring. In October, the temperature was perfect, the sights were quiet, and we got some spectacular storms thrown in too.
kanigma
Visited:
January 2008
Reviewed: Aug 7, 2012
Catch it on a clear day
We drove through Camdeboo on a foggy day, and could hardly see ten meters out after hiking up the hill for a view into the Valley of Desolation. The fog was beautiful in its own way, but did not leave much scope for viewing wildlife or looking out at the landscape on a more grand scale.
muchas641
DE
Visited:
April 2012
Reviewed: Jul 29, 2012
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris