The Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR)

The Kalahari, or "Kgalagadi," as they are called in Setswana, is a huge semi-desert that stretches into southern and western Botswana into South Africa, Namibia, and Angola. In fact, it is not a classic desert, but rather a large sandy area that forms a "living desert". The mention of fewer landscapes in the world calls as much mystery to our inner eye as the Kalahari. It is the vastness and greatness of the land that hunters and gatherers, (the Bushmen) roam, where lions hunt in the golden grasslands under an endless blue sky.

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park consists of the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park on the South African side and the Gemsbok National Park on the Botswana side. This nature reserve in the Kalahari is 36,000 square kilometers.

Access to the park is accessible through five gates in three different countries. From South Africa access is possible through the Twee Rivieren Gate, from Namibia through the Mata-Mata Gate and from Botswana through the Mabuasehube Gate and the Kaa Gate.

The border that runs through the park can be crossed by visitors without any border formalities in both directions. However, the park may only be left towards the land from which you entered the park. However, there are both South African and Botswana border checkpoints at Camp Twee Territories, so we can do the border formalities there if you want to leave the park in the other country. A two-day stay in the park is the prerequisite.

The park is not fenced, allowing the game to follow the ancient trails that are vital for survival in the desert. The border between South Africa and Botswana follows the dry riverbed of the Nossob River. There are three main areas: the low valley bed of the Nossob River, the Wilderness Trails and the former Mabuasehube Wildlife Sanctuary.

In order to protect the sensitive flora and fauna, Botswana and South Africa have issued strict regulations. They relate to the number of vehicles, the number of visitors and the number of nights visitors can spend in a campsite. An early booking is therefore necessary.

Khama Rhino Sanctuary

Is located on the road between Serowe and Orapa, about 25 km from Serowe.

It was established in 1992 to protect the rhinoceros, endangered in its survival, in order to restore a formerly game-rich area and provide the local Batswana community with an economic base through tourism and sustainable use of the country's natural resources.

With an area of ​​8,585 ha, the reserve is the habitat for white and black rhinos, as well as more than 30 other species and more than 230 species of birds. The animals in the Khama Rhino Sanctuary are free to roam and follow their natural walking routes. In addition to the rhinos you can also see giraffes, jackals, wildebeest, impala, ostrich, zebra and ibex.

The most important conservation project of Khama Rhino Sanctuary is the rhino breeding program. These animals are threatened with extinction, making it all the more important to protect and contribute to the recovery of the Botswana population by Khama Rhino Sanctuary. To date, 16 of the original 4 animals have been exposed to other parts of the country. The animals and their breeding in the protected area are supported by patrols against poaching.

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe/Zambia)

The spectacular Victoria Falls are located in the extreme south of Zambia and western Zimbabwe, forming a natural border between the two countries. In both states, near the falls, there is a village with accommodation, shopping and an airport: Livingstone (Zambia) and Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe). At a width of about 1.7 kilometers, the mighty masses of the Zambezi rush down to a depth of 110 meters, leaving behind a spray that rises up to 500 meters and can sometimes be seen 60 kilometers further. The locals call the falls "Mosi-oa-tunya" (The smoke that thunders).

The Victoria Falls are known for their extraordinary panoramas, lush green surroundings and the mighty waters that you will see during a visit. Parallel to the falls runs a small rainforest, and there is also a nearly 1,500 year old, gigantic baobab tree with a circumference of 16 meters and a height of 20 meters.

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