Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is a wildlife reserve straddling the border between South Africa and Botswana across the Kalahari Desert. Red sand dunes alternate with dry riverbeds, while salt pans lie scattered between patches of acacia trees and low shrubs.

Two national parks merged in 2000 to create Africa's first cross-border conservation area. The collaboration between South Africa and Botswana allowed animals to move across a larger territory without fences.

The !Ae!Hai Heritage Park section preserves 580 square kilometers for Khomani San and Mier communities to maintain their traditional practices.

Visitors should use a four-wheel-drive vehicle, as the sandy tracks are often uneven and can shift after rain. When driving on remote routes, traveling with at least one other vehicle is recommended for safety.

Lions and cheetahs move freely across the open terrain, while large groups of springboks wander through the area. Visitors can often spot these animals along the dry riverbeds, where they search for water and shade.

Location: Northern Cape

Inception: July 31, 1931

Website: http://sanparks.org/parks/kgalagadi

GPS coordinates: -25.76667,20.38333

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:50