Where is Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park situated?

The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is situated in the southern Kalahari, with 73% lying in Botswana and the remainder in South Africa. The area, which measures 37 256 km2, represents a large ecosystem relatively free of human interference – an increasingly rare phenomenon in Africa.

Who owns Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park?

This was divided between 277.69 km² of San Heritage Land and 301.34 km² of Mier Heritage Land. The South African National Parks (SANParks) manages the land under contract.

Do you need a passport for Kgalagadi?

is an absolute wilderness. Only open to 4×4 vehicles, you need to be fully self-sufficient to travel the area. A passport is not needed as long as entry and exit is made through the same gate. Camping is available at Two Rivers, Polentswa, Rooiputs and the Mabuasehube area.

What is the culture of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park?

They are united by their experience of being hunters and gatherers in southern Africa, particularly in the Kalahari. Today there are about 100 000 Khoe speaking people in southern Africa. They live in small, scattered groups in the urban and rural areas of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Why are transfrontier parks beneficial?

These communities would all benefit from increased tourism to the area, while at the same time conserving its unique biodiversity. In addition, a transfrontier park would help maintain the cultural heritage and traditional lifestyle of the Nama people.

What is the best time to visit Kgalagadi?

Best time to go. March to May (End of the Wet season when the riverbeds attract animals)

Is there cell phone reception in Kgalagadi?

Giraffe, typically adapted to these arid conditions are a favourite sight around Mata-Mata. The camp has a reception, swimming pool, shop and fuel facilities. A generator provides electricity for 16.5 hrs per day and there is no telephone or cellphone reception.

Are there wild dogs in Kgalagadi?

It looks like wild dogs chasing springboks further behind!” I’m all excited as wild dogs are very seldom to be seen in the wild and even more less so in the Kgalagadi. It was just a bunch of jackals having their fun with the most common antelopes of this game park, the springbok.

Is there malaria in Kgalagadi?

Malaria-Free & Vaccinations Antimalarials aren’t necessary in Kgalagadi. Malaria is only a concern if you combine Kgalagadi with the north eastern part of South Africa (including Kruger) or the far north of Botswana.

Are there wild dog in Kgalagadi?

But it is the predators that are the park’s biggest attraction. Excellent chances of seeing cheetah, leopard, brown and spotted hyena and the definitive black-maned lion exist….Species.

Where is the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park?

The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is located in the Northern Cape but expands into Botswana as well. The western border of the park is shared with Namibia and getting there from any major city is quite a drive. The Kalahari Desert is the main attraction of the park, in fact without the desert, there is no park.

What is the history of South Africa’s Transfrontier Park?

History was made when Botswana and a newly liberated, democratic South Africa signed in 1999 a treaty to form the first transfrontier peace park in Africa.

What is the first trans-border conservation area in Africa?

Africa’s first formally declared trans-border conservation area, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, on the border of South Africa and Botswana, was officially launched on May 12, 2000 by then South African President Thabo Mbeki and Botswana President Festus Mogae.

Are the roads in Kgalagadi really that bad?

We were warned about the teriible roads in the Kgalagadi. Make no mistake, the roads are bad. However, the bad roads is not what we remembered at the end of the visit. Rather the very friendly, helpful and caring staff members in the park. It was so different to the Kruger.