Mokala National Park
Getting There
South Africa Parks
Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa.
Mokala National Park is located 84km/7mi outside the town of Kimberley. The drive takes about 1½ hours*.
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 500km/310mi, while it’s 1,000km/620mi 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.
Airlines & Ticket Prices
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Domestic Flights
Domestic, scheduled flights to Kimberley can be booked with several carriers:
Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements
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