"Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is two national parks in one: the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park in South Africa and Gemsbok National Park in Botswana. Kgalagadi means “place of thirst,” which is an apt name for a park located mostly within the southern Kalahari Desert.
The two rivers within the park, the Nossob and Auob, only flow once per century. The red dunes and sparse vegetation may look like a wasteland, but underground water keeps plants and abundant wildlife alive. Hyenas, lions, leopards, and cheetahs have plenty to eat with the herds of springbok, wildebeest, and eland to prey on. The protected area was declared a Lion Conservation Unit in 2005.
For more community-minded visitors, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is also home to the Khomani San and Mier peoples. A portion of the park was commissioned as the !Ae!Hai Heritage Park. This cultural village offers a place to learn about the culture and history of the Khomani San, and to pick up handmade crafts. The park within the park is conveniently located near the !Xaus Lodge that provides a restful place with shopping, swimming, and much-needed air conditioning.
Enjoy the lodge or rough it at one of the six camps in the park. A rugged experience awaits!"
Known for its red dunes and dry rivers, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is a wildlife reserve located in the desert region of Botswana and South Africa. Offering a majestic view of an animal kingdom that knows no barriers, the park is known for its many species of wildlife: gemsbok, raptors, black lions, birds, rodents, all coexist in this desert land of infinite space and spectacular landscapes. The intermingled flora and fauna found in this park is a force of nature that brings together its inhabitants in harmony and tolerance; two countries sharing the same treasure in a peaceful way: the park can be entered from either country and it can be used as a passage between the two areas, provided that travel documents are all in order. A place of natural flowing wildlife to the world, a wonder to the eyes of a traveler and a guarded jewel to its People.
Migrating birds like wildebeest and springbok
Predators like raptors and black-maned Kalahari lions.
lodges and wilderness camps offer game-viewing drives
Guided walks with park rangers.
The easiest way to get to the Kgalagadi is to fly to Upington that is 9 hours 36 minutes and then hire a car and drive yourself to the park.
Rental cars available at Upington Airport
.From Cape Town and Johannesburg three flights available daily
Sunday: 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Monday: 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Waiting Time
30 minutes
Entrance Fee
South African Citizens and Residents (with ID): R96 per adult, per day
R48 per child, per day
SADC Nationals (with passport): R192 per adult, per day
R96 per child, per day
Standard Conservation Fee: R384 per adult, per day
R192 per child, per day
Time you can spend
A minimum of 3 to 4 hours
Weather
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