Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is a large wildlife reserve in southern Africa, being the first transboundary park across two countries on the entire African continent. It is jointly composed of the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park in South Africa and the adjoining Gemsbok National Park in Namibia. The park covers a total area of 37,000 square kilometers, three quarters of which are in Botswana, and the remaining quarter is in South Africa.
Most of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is located in the southern part of the Kalahari Desert, characterized by red sand dunes, sparse vegetation, few trees, and the dry riverbeds of the Nossob and Auob Rivers. It is said that these two rivers flow only once per century, yet underground water sources provide grasslands and camel thorn trees along their beds. The rivers briefly flow after heavy rains, often attracting herds of wildlife for drinking.
The park is home to a large variety of wildlife, including large carnivores such as Kalahari lions, cheetahs, leopards, and brown hyenas, as well as herbivores like springbok, oryx, wildebeest, and seasonal migrating red hartebeest. Additionally, there are over 200 bird species in the park, with common sightings of eagles, raptors, and vultures.
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Reasons to visit: The first transboundary park across two countries in Africa
Continent: Africa
Country/Region: Botswana
Province/State: Southern District