Mokala is SANParks’ newest park. It is situated approximately 70km south-southwest of Kimberley, and west of the N12 freeway to Cape Town. Nestled in the hills, Mokala's landscape boasts a variety of koppieveld (hills) and large open plains. The isolated dolerite hills give the place a calming feeling of seclusion. A big surprise awaits you when you pass through the hills and are confronted by the large open sandy plains towards the north and west of the Park. Drainage lines from the hills form little tributaries that run into the plains and drain into the Riet River. Mokala is a Setswana name for a Camel Thorn, one of the major tree species of the semi-desert regions of Southern Africa. The Camel Thorn is an incredible resource to both wildlife and humans who survive in often harsh conditions characteristic of this area.

Facts & Figures

Park / Reserve Size: 19611 Ha
Reserve Type: National Park
Big 5: No
Specialist Specie: Buffalo
Malaria Area: No
Nearest Town: Ritchie

Accommodation in Mokala National Park

Lilydale Rest Camp, Mokala

Mokala is SANParks’ newest addition to their family of parks and is situated approximately 70km south-southwest of Kimberley, and west of the N12 freeway to Cape Town. Nestled in the hills, Mokala's landscape boasts a variety of koppieveld (hills) and large open plains. Lilydale Rest Camp, located in the north-east of the park, offers 12 self-catering, air conditioned units overlooking…

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Accomodation Type: Self-catering
Budget: Less than $150 p.p.p.d.

Mosu Lodge, Mokala

Mokala is SANParks’ newest park and is situated approximately 70 km south-southwest of Kimberley, and west of the N12 freeway to Cape Town. Nestled in the hills, Mokala's landscape boasts a variety of koppieveld (hills) and large open plains. Mosu Lodge is located in the south-west of the park. The lodge blends perfectly into the natural surroundings- with their thatched…

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Accomodation Type: Self-catering
Budget: Less than $150 p.p.p.d.
Species list Map Info
Where

Lookout for

Black Rhino
White Rhino
Buffalo
Giraffe
Kudu
Wildebeest
Zebra
Tsesebe
Red Hartebeest
Springbok
Gemsbok
Roan Antelope
Eland
Ostrich

Key Species

MAMMALS
Tsessebe
Roan Antelope
Black Wildebeest
White Rhino
Black Rhino


BRIDS
White Backed Vulture
Sociable Weaver


REPTILES
Puff Adder
Rock Monitor Lizard


TREES
Camel Thorn Acacia


HABITAT TYPES
Savanna
Nama-Karoo
Thornveld Thicket


Wildlife Ratings

Big 5: 6
Mammals: 6
Birds: 7
Reptiles: 6.5
Trees: 6.5
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