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The main gate to Mokala National Park is 78km/48mi southwest of the city of Kimberley, the provincial capital of the Northern Cape. This is the most convenient entrance when coming from the south. If you are driving from the north, you might prefer to use Lilydale Gate, which lies 54km/34mi (about 1 hour*) southwest of Kimberley.
You will most likely enter South Africa by flying into O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town. You can hire a car and drive from either airport or take a connecting flight to Kimberley Airport (KIM).
The park is a convenient stopover en route between Johannesburg and Cape Town. The distance from Johannesburg is approximately 550km/342mi, while it’s 935km/581mi from Cape Town. Visitors to Mokala generally drive there on their own, and the park is accessible with an ordinary 2WD car.
*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.
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