Drostdy Hotel by NEWMARK

Great route for all ages and abilities for walking, running and mountain biking. The trail takes you on a jeep track up and onto the lower slopes of the mountain. The hills are not too tough and the views are worth it. There are many flat sections and so its fun for the whole family. It can get pretty hot mid day so early morning or late afternoons are best in summer.

Great route for all ages and abilities for walking, running and mountain biking. The trail takes you on a jeep track up and onto the lower slopes of the mountain. The hills are not too tough and the views are worth it. There are many flat sections and so its fun for the whole family. It can get pretty hot mid day so early morning or late afternoons are best in summer.

The trail starts at a disused quarry site and enters through a pedestrian gate into the Camdeboo National Park. Eerstefontein, the first spring, has a trough for wildlife to drink and a tap for hikers to fill refill their bottles. This trail is in a wildlife area with a mix of species such as Zebra, Eland, and Ostrich as well as Giraffe and Kudu.

This is a memorable short circular route with impressive views of fantastic rock formations. Sheer cliffs and precariously balanced columns of Dolerite rise 120 metres from the valley floor. This is the product of volcanic and erosive forces of nature over 100 million years. Beside the insane views, any visitor to the Camdeboo National Park will also be surprised to discover the diversity of fauna and flora.

Camdeboo is located in a summer rainfall, semi-desert area. Summers are very hot and winters can be very cold. During the summer months, visitors are advised to confine their activities to early mornings and late afternoons. Most of the average rainfall of 336 mm per annum occurs in summer and autumn, with a peak in March. Thunderstorms and high temperatures are common during the summer months while snowfalls can occur in the high-lying areas in winter.