The Camdeboo National Park is located in the Karoo and almost completely surrounds the Eastern Cape town of Graaff-Reinet. 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, not to mention awesome scenic beauty.

Camdeboo National Park’s accommodation is situated on the floodplains of the Nqweba Dam and accessed via the Lakeview Gate on the N9 towards Middleburg. This area is part of the Park’s game viewing area which is home to buffalo, antelope such as gemsbok, eland, red hartebeest and springbok, smaller mammals such as black-backed jackal, and many bird species.

With an estimated 100,000 people who visit this site each year, the Valley of Desolation is a premier tourist attraction in the region.

There are a number of 4×4 routes that can be explored in both the eastern and western sections of the Park. Day visitors are welcome and can make use of various attractions such as the Valley of Desolation, game viewing area, and a number of picnic sites.

Fairfield Cottage is a neat and comfortable self-catering accommodation in Graaff-Reinet. The Cottage is very close to schools and within walking distance of the shops.