Valley of Desolation

The Valley of Desolation is a rocky defile in . It is a natural monument of special geological significance. This attraction is located 14 km from on the R63 main road to .
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  • Valley with an elevation of 957 metres (3,140 feet)
  • …is also known as “Vallei van Verlatenheid”
  • Description: rocky defile in Camdeboo National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Places of Interest

Highlights include Camdeboo National Park and Spandaukop.
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is a peak.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Graaff-Reinet and Kroonvale.
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Valley of Desolation

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Latitude
-32.26718° or 32° 16′ 2″ south
Longitude
24.49318° or 24° 29′ 36″ east
Open location code
4GV6PFMV+47
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2150474854
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­valley
Geo­Names ID
944238
Wiki­data ID
Q13036261

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Afrikaans to German—“Valley of Desolation” goes by many names.
  • Afrikaans: “Vallei van Verlatenheid”
  • Cebuano: “Vallei van Verlatenheid”
  • German: “Tal der Trostlosigkeit”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Valley of Desolation and Valley of Desolation Yellow Frame.

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