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If you are seeking a truly off-the-beaten-track adventure that feel a million miles removed from civilisation, you will love the Kgalagadi Transfontier Park. 

Covering an area of over 36,000km2, nearly the size of The Netherlands, the Kgalagadi Transfontier Park marks the border between South Africa, Namibia and Botswana and it is one of the biggest conservation areas in Southern Africa. While the wildlife experience may not be up to par with Kruger, the scenery is truly magical and amongst the most dramatic and unusual you will ever get to see.

Due to its remote location, it is hard to combine with other destinations, and therefore get far fewer visitors than most national parks. But it is definitely worth the detour. The magnificent red sand dunes etched against bright blue skies form a magnificent backdrop for wildlife viewing and photography. 

While the Kgalagadi is not a Big Five destination, as it has no elephant or rhino, but it is teaming with predators. These include leopard, cheetah, spotted and brown hyena and this is also the home of the beautiful and very rare black-maned Kalahari lion!
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Autumn (April - May): The best time to visit the Kgalagadi Transfontier Park is during autum, when the region transitions from a wet to dry season. The heat is not as suffocating, and due to the recent rains, the rivers and boreholes will attract the animals in greater numbers. 


Summer(November - March):  The summer months are not ideal to go to Kgalagadi Transfontier Park as they can bring forceful storms. The heat is also quite potent and you can easily expect temperatures of 40°C / 105°F or more.


Winter(June - September):  Winter is also a lovely time to visit Kgalagadi. You’ll often wake up to sub-zero temperatures during winter but this does transform into crisp, sunny days with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C /70°C. Like any desert, the Kalahari experiences dramatic drops in temperature at night, so don’t forget to pack plenty of warm clothes, just in case.
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