Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is a transboundary protected area covering 38,000 square kilometers. Established in 1931, it is one of the most looked-up sights in Botswana. The park offers visitors access to a large protected environment in the Northern Cape.
Planning a visit
The park experiences hot weather from December through February, with daily highs reaching 34 °C and moderate rainfall occurring on about 5 to 6 days each month. The period from June to July offers cooler, drier conditions. During these months, the daily high temperature averages 21 °C, and the daily low drops to 5 °C, with nearly no rainfall recorded. September and October offer warmer temperatures, with highs between 28 °C and 31 °C and minimal rain.
The park is located 569 km from Gaborone. Travelers arriving by air can use Upington Airport in South Africa, which is 306 km from the park. Alternatively, Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek, Namibia, is 470 km away. Visitors should plan for travel times based on these distances from the nearest major transportation hubs.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 34 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 34 | 34 | 32 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 34 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 34 | 39 | 32 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 16 | 31 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
