Kalahari Gemsbok National Park Travel Guide

 MikeAtSea Says:  The oryx is a large antelope of striking appearance with long, spearlike horns. It has a thick, horselike neck with a short mane and a compact, muscular body. The oryx's ringed horns are up to 30 inches long, making them formidable weapons. The female's horns are often... 

 MikeAtSea Says:  In abundance one finds the Springbok in this park. The national animal of South Africa is a fast antelope that can jump long distances. If you move slowly you will be able to get very close to them since they are quiet used to cars. During the heat of the day they are... 

 MikeAtSea Says:  Imagine Lions in the desert - but this is exactly what one finds in the Kalahari Gemsbok Park. Seeing them they appear a lot bigger since there is very little vegetation around. Check at the gate or the camps if someone has sighted any and then follow the direction. Lions... 

 Waxbag Says:  The Red Hartebeest is the third most common antelope in Kgalagadi behind the springbok and gemsbok. It has very flat head from its forehead to its mouth. It is a large antelope weighing 280-500lbs (130 – 230 kg) and stands nearly 5 feet tall (1.4 m)The coat is red to reddish... 

 Waxbag Says:  Kori Bustards are another bird that is common in Kgalagadi. These birds are enormous. They are the heaviest flying birds in Africa, although rarely flys. The wings are mostly grey with white and black spots on the leading the edge. The neck is darker grey. Head is pointed... 

 Waxbag Says:  The Secretary bird is one of the more common raptures found in Kgalagadi. They are long legged eagles that have adapted to the savannas. They are a light grey with black and white on the tips of their feathers. Their face is red with a yellow beak and their legs tend to be... 

 Waxbag Says:  Honey Badgers are among some of the most interesting carnivores you may see. They are busy creatures constantly searching for food. They are found in semi-deserts as well as savannas and forests all over Africa. They are strong creatures with very thick, loose skin. They... 

 Waxbag Says:  There are two dune roads in the park that connect the Nossob and Aoub River roads. The dunes are the classic rolling piles of orange sand with very little vegetation. There are not many large animals to be found out here away from water but you may find the kori bustard,... 

 Waxbag Says:  The Nossob River is more shallow and wider than the Aoub River. The Nossob River runs from Twee Rivieren along the Botswana boarder through Nossob Camp and then to Union’s End through to Namibia. It is possible to spot large herds of impala and gemsbok in these river beds.... 

 Waxbag Says:  The Aoub River runs along the west side of the park from Twee Rivieren Camp up through Mata Mata Camp and into Namibia. It is a narrow and deep river bed and offers a slightly different experience than the Nossob River bed. The river bed tends to be a little more green than... 

 Waxbag Says:  Buy a “Wild” Card and Save MoneyThe Wild Card program has been recently introduced in the South African National Park system to make the parks more affordable for those making multiple entries. The card has a small computer chip in it that stores and process information.... 

 Waxbag Says:  Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is the middle of the Kalahari Desert. It has sparse vegetation and most of the water is found in the dry riverbeds of the Auob and Nossob Rivers. This is a fantastic park to find predators and to see large herbivores that constantly search for... 

 Waxbag Says:  The roads are really bad here. The roads are all dirt roads and have patches of sandy spots that can cause you to wreck if you are speeding. Sometimes you hit nice spots of road that used to be paved and you can get the confidence to drive a bit faster and then you hit pure... 

 Waxbag Says:  Roads in the park have gravel surfaces. The speed limit is 40 km/hr. If you go too fast you will really kick up the dust in the air. You could also easily wreck as there are deep sandy spots as well that could quickly slow down one side of the vehicle.Apparently, you may...