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Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park

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Africa's first transfrontier park, straddling South Africa and Botswana, renowned for Kalahari lions, cheetahs and vast open desert landscapes.

Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park

Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park

Why

Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park is a unique conservation area that straddles the border between South Africa and Botswana. It is the first transfrontier park in Africa and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including the Kalahari lion, cheetah, leopard, brown hyena, and many species of antelope. The park also offers visitors the opportunity to experience the Kalahari Desert in its natural state, with its vast open spaces, red sand.

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Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park

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When

The best time to visit Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park is during the dry season, which runs from May to October. During this time, the temperatures are milder and the wildlife is more active.

May to September
  • Warm, mild weather
  • May is a great month for wildlife viewing
October to April
  • The landscape is gorgeous and spring flowers appear after the first rains
  • End of the Wet season is the best time for wildlife viewing
  • The best time for birding because migrant species are present

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Recent travellers

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Quotes pulled directly from Trustpilot. Where we have specific reviews mentioning Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park, those come up first. Otherwise these are recent five-star notes from across the trips we have planned.

"KEITH WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL PLANNING OUR TRIP. COMMUNICATION WAS GREAT AND CUSTOMER FOCUS!"
November 2026 · USA · with Keith Kudzai Chideme · Verified on Trustpilot ↗
"Oh my goodness, MEL is the BEST! She has been invaluable during this process. She is quick with responses and very knowledgeable. She listened to our needs and did her best to meet those needs. We even spoke on the phone. She is lovely! We booked our trip and are so excited! I did my research and I’m so glad I reached out to Safari.com and got Mel."
November 2026 · United Kingdom · with Mel Du Toit · Verified on Trustpilot ↗
"We had very lovely time at Kruger national park resort and Victoria falls for 5 nights. Shann was our coordinator and was very professional from the beginning till the end. We had an issue with one of the flights being delayed and Shann was very helpful and helped us as much as she could. For first time Africa exploring it was an easy traveling since everyth…"
November 2026 · USA · with Shann Shaw · Verified on Trustpilot ↗
"Responsive, provided multiple options any time my preferred option wasn't available. Easy to book and pay."
October 2026 · USA · with Kate Harrington · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

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