Established in 2000 as Africa’s formal peace park by the Botswana and South African Governments, the Kgalagadi is the first official Trans frontier National Park managed jointly by both countries. It comprises of Botswana’s Gemsbok National Park and South Africa’s Kalahari Gemsbok National Park. The Botswana section which is three quarters of the park covers an area of about 28,105 square kilometers has plenty of wild animals including wildebeest, eland, hartebeest, gemsbok and springbok. Super predators like lion, leopard, cheetah, black manned lion, and hyena can also be viewed. Over 300 species of birds have been recorded making it a haven for birding safaris.
Kgalagadi is among the best known parks for Safari in the southern Africa region. The sparse vegetation and the abundant wildlife along its riverbeds and salt pans make for unforgettable game viewing. Its open, barrier less terrain allows those who visit its savannah and grassland to witness the predatory maneuvers of the resident carnivores.
