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Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Where the red dunes and scrub fade into infinity and herds of gemsbok, springbok, eland and blue wildebeest follow the seasons, where imposing camel thorn trees provide shade for huge black-mane lions and vantage points for leopard and many raptors... this is the Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park. An amalgamation of the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park in South Africa (proclaimed in 1931)and the Gemsbok National Park in Botswana, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park comprises an area of over 3,6 million hectares – one of very few conservation areas of this magnitude left in the world.

Red sand dunes, sparse vegetation and the dry riverbeds of the Nossob and Auob show antelope and predator species off to spectacualr advantage and provide excellent photographic opportunities. Kgalagadi is also a haven for birders, especially those interested in birds of prey.

Still available this weekend!

 

 

Capture your experience and you could WIN!

If your planning a trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park remember to pack your camera because the unique experiences that you capture could win you both fame and prizes in the Arid Parks Captured Experiences Competition.

You have the opportunity to have your pics:k

• Published in an upmarket book
• Printed on posters that are distributed nationwide and throughout the parks
• Also R250 000 worth of prizes up for grabs!!!

Get snapping and you could be a winner!

5 Things to seek

• Gemsbok – these large striking desert antelope are the emblem of the park.
• Suricate (Meerkat) – these hyperactive little omnivores have a wonderfully intricate family structure.
• Black-maned Kalahari Lions – Physically impressive, they are the kings of the Kalahari Desert. Article: Lions of the Kgalagadi by Lara Raubenheimer
• Sociable weavers – the busy little birds construct huge communal nests.
• Pygmy falcons – the park is famous for its birds of prey. This is the smallest falcon in Africa and is often seen around Sociable Weaver colonies preying on the birds.

Important Notes

• Kindly note that the roads in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park are not sedan friendly, although the roads are maintained on a monthly basis, sedan vehicles find it difficult to cope with the conditions. Should sedan users wish to use their vehicles, they are welcome to do so, as park management endeavors to maintain the roads as effectively as conditions allow, in order to make your stay a memorable one!
• Please also note that no firearms or wood will be cleared via the Mata Mata border control. Individuals wishing to clear firearms or wood should do so via Rietfontein border control.

 

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