Valley of Desolation viewpoints
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Valley of Desolation viewpoints are scenic overlooks in South Africa’s Camdeboo National Park offering dramatic views of towering dolerite rock formations and the surrounding Karoo landscape.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Valley of Desolation viewpoints canonical | 1 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
scenic viewpoint collection
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tourist attraction ⓘ |
| access | tarred road from Graaff-Reinet ⓘ |
| activity |
hiking
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landscape photography ⓘ sightseeing ⓘ wildlife viewing ⓘ |
| bestTimeToVisit |
late afternoon
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sunset ⓘ |
| climate | semi-arid ⓘ |
| country | South Africa ⓘ |
| elevation | approximately 1200–1500 metres above sea level ⓘ |
| feature |
designated parking area nearby
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guard rails at main viewing platforms ⓘ short walking paths between viewpoints ⓘ |
| geology |
Karoo sedimentary rocks
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dolerite intrusions ⓘ |
| hasView |
Camdeboo plains
NERFINISHED
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Karoo landscape NERFINISHED ⓘ dolerite rock formations ⓘ eroded rock columns ⓘ plains around Graaff-Reinet ⓘ sheer cliffs ⓘ surrounding mountains ⓘ |
| knownFor |
birdwatching
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dramatic scenery ⓘ panoramic views of the Karoo ⓘ photography opportunities ⓘ sunrise and sunset views ⓘ towering dolerite columns ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Camdeboo National Park
NERFINISHED
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Eastern Cape NERFINISHED ⓘ South Africa ⓘ Valley of Desolation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| managedBy | Camdeboo National Park management ⓘ |
| nearestCity | Graaff-Reinet NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operator | South African National Parks NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf |
Camdeboo National Park
NERFINISHED
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Valley of Desolation tourist route ⓘ |
| protectedAreaStatus | inside a national park ⓘ |
| province | Eastern Cape NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recommendation | carry water and sun protection ⓘ |
| region | Karoo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| safetyNotice | steep drops and unfenced edges in some areas ⓘ |
| tourismCategory |
geotourism
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nature-based tourism ⓘ |
| typicalVisitDuration | 1–2 hours ⓘ |
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