South Africa Map
The closest city to Mokala National Park is Kimberley, provincial capital of the Northern Cape. Coming via Kimberley, the closest entry point is Lilydale Gate, 54km/34mi (about 50 minutes’ drive*) southwest of the city. The main gate lies farther southwest, 70km/43mi (1 hour’s drive*) northeast of Hopetown, and is convenient for visitors coming from southerly destinations such as Cape Town.
Accessible in any car, Mokala is a convenient stopover on trips between Johannesburg (550km/342mi to the northeast) and Cape Town (935km/581mi southwest).
You will most likely enter South Africa at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) or Cape Town International Airport (CPT). You can hire a car at either airport or take a connecting flight to Kimberley Airport (KIM).
*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 Airport (KIM) can be booked with several carriers:
Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements
Please check our How To Get to South Africa page to learn more about passport, visa and other entry requirements.