Since 2000, the former Mabuasehube Reserve has been part of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Its unique landscapes are a mix of typical Kalahari savannahs and grassy plains, surrounding a series of large pans, including the famous Mpayathutlwa and Mabuasehube.

The Kgalagadi, known as the ‘land of thirst’, is a desert. However, this fragile territory attracts large herds of springbok, oryx, eland and wildebeest. Above all, many predators reside here. Lions, cheetahs, leopards, jackals and hyenas are fascinating to observe. Not to mention the 250 species of birds present in the reserve, with an extraordinary range of birds of prey.

Size: 28,400 km2

When to visit: The park can be visited all year round. However, the climate is particularly harsh with freezing nights in winter. Conversely, the heat is stifling in summer with temperatures rising to 45°C. To enjoy a greener landscape, the rainy season between December and March is the most recommended.

Wildlife: All the big cats are represented in the Kgalagadi. The park is also populated by rarer and fascinating small mammals: wild cats, Cape foxes, meerkats, bat-eared foxes, honey badgers, caracals, etc. However, animals that depend on water, such as elephants, hippos and buffalo, are not found here.

Things to do: self-drive safari