Mokala National Park
    Nature & Wildlife

    Mokala National Park

    Orania, Northern Cape~80 km from Wilger Rus~1 hour 15 min
    Black & White Rhino
    150+ Bird Species
    Night Game Drives
    Fly Fishing
    San Rock Art
    Stargazing

    Established in June 2007, Mokala National Park is South Africa's newest national park, covering approximately 27,500 hectares of stunning Northern Cape wilderness. The park is home to endangered species including black and white rhino, roan antelope, sable antelope, and the tsessebe (Africa's fastest antelope). With 44 mammal species and over 150 bird species, Mokala offers exceptional wildlife viewing in a malaria-free environment. Activities include self-drive and guided game drives, sunset/night drives for nocturnal species, guided bush walks, fly fishing on the Riet River, mountain biking, and stargazing under pristine dark skies. The park also features San rock art excursions and Anglo-Boer War battlefield tours. Accommodation ranges from the Mosu Lodge with waterhole views to the unique Kameeldoring tree house experience.

    Practical Information

    Opening Hours

    Gates: 6:00-18:00 (varies seasonally)

    Contact

    +27 12 428 9111

    Tips

    • No ATM, fuel, or cell coverage in park
    • Bring your own food - no restaurant
    • Best months: Sept-Oct & Apr-May

    Stay at Wilger Rus

    Book luxury self-catering accommodation on the Orange River in Orania and explore all these amazing attractions.