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Our Signature Southern Africa Guide

A 14-page guide to the icons of Southern Africa: Kruger, Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta, and Cape Town.

The basics

Why, when, and where.

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.

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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Imagery

Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park, in pictures.

Recent travellers

Word from people who have just been to Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park.

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.

"I had an amazing experience working with Monica H. from Safari.com while planning a very special family safari in South Africa. From the very beginning, she was incredibly patient, responsive, and knowledgeable. I initially felt overwhelmed trying to coordinate different lodges, dates, and availability during high season, but she helped me find the perfectโ€ฆ"
June 2026 ยท USA ยท Verified on Trustpilot โ†—
"This is our first time (possibly the only one) booking a safari trip and it is a very big deal for us. We were able to to find something that met our needs and budget. Monique P was very helpful and responsive throughout the whole process. Definitely appreciate her assistance. We are off on our safari in a few days, so now weโ€™ll just need her to keep us safeโ€ฆ"
June 2026 ยท USA ยท with Monique Plaatjies ยท Verified on Trustpilot โ†—
""What an incredible country! Beautiful nature, wonderfully kind people, and fascinating wildlife. An unforgettable experience that is absolutely worth discovering. I highly recommend it! โค๏ธ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ˜""
May 2026 ยท France ยท Verified on Trustpilot โ†—
"Amazing trip!!!! Safari.com handled our reservations, flights. The rep we worked with was very responsive and accommodating even during weekend hours. The booking process was easy."
May 2026 ยท USA ยท with Kim Abrahams ยท Verified on Trustpilot โ†—

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