​Getting There – Augrabies Falls NP

Philip Briggs
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By Philip Briggs

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa.

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many Africa guidebooks, including the Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa.

Philip is the author of many Africa guidebooks, including the Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa.

Philip is author of the Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa.

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If you are traveling to Augrabies Falls National Park, you will most likely start your trip at either O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town.

Augrabies Falls National Park is situated 902km/560mi from Johannesburg (11 hours’ drive) and 796km/494mi from Cape Town (10 hours’ drive). Augrabies Falls is mostly visited as a self-drive destination, and you can rent a car at whichever airport you fly into. It is also possible to take a connecting flight into Upington Airport (UTN). The 250km/124mi drive from Upington takes 2 to 3 hours*. Most roads in the park are accessible with an ordinary 2WD, but some 4x4 tracks are available too (these must be booked in advance).

*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.

Airlines & Ticket Prices

Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to South Africa, and what tickets would cost.

Domestic Flights

Scheduled flights to Upington may be booked through SA Airlink.

Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements

Please check our Getting There – South Africa page to learn more about passport, visa, COVID-19 and other entry requirements.

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