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Border Crossings

Visitors wanting to exit the park other than the point of entry must kindly note that all immigration controls must be done at Twee Rivieren / Two Rivers and a minimum of two nights stay in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is required to be allowed to pass through the Mata Mata border post to and from Namibia or when entering or exiting the Park to or from Botswana.


Namibia

Visitors crossing into Namibia, kindly note that the standard black and white “ZA” vehicle sticker is required. A road levy of R154 per trailer and R242 per vehicle is payable at Namibian immigration when entering Namibia.

Please acquaint yourself with the summer and winter time differences between South Africa and Namibia in order to plan accordingly. Winter changes -1hr the first Sunday in April until the first Sunday in September.


Botswana

Camping is available at Polentswa, Rooiputs, Two Rivers and in Mabuasehube.

A 4×4 vehicle is necessary to access the Botswana side of the Park.

All routes within Botswana are to be traveled by no less than two vehicles.

4×4 Routes

Prior bookings are essential for these routes and can only be contemplated in a single direction as a whole.

  • Mabuasehube Wilderness Trail (starting at Mabuasehube) – 155km
  • Wilderness Trail (starting at Polentswa) – 257km

Direct Routes

These routes allows access to within Botswana but can only be driven with a 4×4.

  • Nossob Riverbed to Mabuasehube – 170km
  • Kannaguass to Kaa – 85km

Contact Botswana

The Parks and Reserves Reservation Office: