Port Edward, South Africa
Maurice Rd, Rennies Beach,
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+27 393113663
Good for kids
No wheelchair-accessible entrance
The desert was quite interesting to look at but there is nothing to do. Not well signed from the main road so easy to miss. There are payment instructions at the gate - assumes all have electronic means to pay. Path to desert overgrown with grass. Park does not look like its being taken care of.
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Fantastic venue for a walk as as a holiday excursion. Amazing venue for nature walks and photography. Warning: No Security & No Toilet Facilities. Suitable for a quick visit. I don't think you will make a day trip out of your visit.
This is a real hidden gem. They work on a "honesty" system to pay. Wonderful area that needs to be protected.
Im glad i was there after many years thinking of going. I just ... cant help myself to wonder if this wasnt a digging site many years ago and now used as a money making Scheme. From the gate that area beneath the grassy surface is normal red soil you would get in many neighborhoods (looking at the Ants Digging in the Pathway). Its not sand dunes but more like soft rock, red soil that became hard. The fact that trees tried to grow but was cut down and their stems painted with Blue Ink to make them not grow anymore doesnt make it much like a "protected" area of nature. But hey ... thats just me and my opinion. Not a place i will return to again.
Easy walk from the gate, but small inclines at the red sand that may be difficult to navigate for people with walking difficulties. Payment is online, "honor system". Two routes to the site, both tarred roads. Small area of "desert", with views of surrounding areas and the river and bridge.
A worthwhile experience: the interesting desert, a beautiful walk to the Umtamvuna River bridge...everything was clean and pleasant...
This, somewhat unknown, gem will provide you with an interesting view of nature. The Red Desert is a spectacular place to visit. Only a short walk from where you park your vehicle. I am glad to say that it has remained intact and untouched after all these years. I have visited this place a few times now and I am still amazed by this oddity.
Awesome little spot in Port Edward. The Red Desert has the title of being the smallest desert in the world! The dry, orange-red sandstone formations are a stark contrast from the vivid greenery surrounding it. It formed a couple hundred years ago after local cattle herds decimated the grasslands leading to erosion and desertification. Some folk think it was aliens. Whatever floats your boat. The park works on a trust basis payment system. There's a sign outside the gate on Maurice Rd that asks visitors to pay R30 pp online or via Zapper before entry. Some people just walk in. We paid. We appreciate that there's people trying to preserve sites like these. It's hot once you get inside. If there's no breeze, it easily feels like it's in the upper 30s. The desert vegetation add splashes of green to the otherwise bright formations. You can bring your mountain bike. There's some cool spots to do tricks and such. Beware the ants. They're big and they bite. I honestly think they prey on humans. A couple even made into our vehicle. Relentless buggers. Wear long socks or jeans. It's their home though, we should respect that. It's also easy to get lost. There's no clearly marked paths inside the park. There are slightly worn out spots from walking visitors but if you're looking back, you may not recall how you got there. Take some crumbs. We didn't see any birds, you should be fine.
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