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Camdeboo National Park

Camdeboo National Park is a national park in South Africa, established in 2005, covering 194 km² (75 sq mi). It is the #15 largest of South Africa's 24 national parks.

Area
194 km²
Established
2005
Nearest airport
PLZ · 220 km
Camdeboo National Park
Photo: DuQues · Public domain

Nearest airports to Camdeboo National Park

  1. 1
    Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport Flag of South AfricaGqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa Airports in South AfricaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    PLZ220 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    George Airport Flag of South AfricaGeorge, South Africa Airports in South AfricaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    GRJ278 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    King Phalo Airport Flag of South AfricaEast London, South Africa Airports in South AfricaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    ELS323 kmstraight line

More about Camdeboo National Park

Camdeboo National Park is one of 24 national parks in South Africa. It covers 194 km² (19,405 ha) — about 1.8 times the size of Paris, making it the #15 largest national park in South Africa (0.4% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2005, 21 years ago — the first national parks in South Africa date back to 1926.

Visiting Camdeboo National Park

The closest airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), about 220 km away — around 4 h 46 min by car; alternatively George Airport (GRJ, 278 km). Other national parks within reach include Mountain Zebra National Park (284 km²), Addo Elephant National Park (1,640 km²), Karoo National Park (768 km²) and Garden Route National Park (1,210 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Camdeboo National Park?

194 km² — about 19,405 hectares or 75 square miles.

When was Camdeboo National Park established?

In 2005 — 21 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Camdeboo National Park?

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), about 220 km away in a straight line.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.