{"product_id":"south-africa-kwazulu-natal-red-desert","title":"Red Desert","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Red Desert is a 200-metre-wide expanse of red soil ten kilometres west of Port Edward, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. It is the world’s smallest desert, covering eleven hectares. You walk or bike the trails here, with views over the Umtamvuna Estuary from the cliff top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe desert formed in the 1800s when overgrazing by cattle herds led to erosion. Archaeological artefacts found here date back millions of years, and the site is now internationally protected. Clearwater Trails offer walking or mountain biking trips along the Umtamvuna Gorge, starting at the viewing deck and ending at the Umtamvuna Bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo reach the Red Desert, turn inland onto Izingolweni Road from Port Edward, then follow Old Pont Road and Roy Road to the parking area near Eden Crest. Payment for entry can be made in advance via the Yoco link or SnapScan app.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51932612133084,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/8256\/8156\/files\/red-desert-tourist-attraction-rennies-beach-port-edward-south-africa-01.webp?v=1783209350","url":"https:\/\/murmurgo.com\/products\/south-africa-kwazulu-natal-red-desert","provider":"Murmurgo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}