Mokala National Park

Mokala National Park is located at Modder River, South Africa. It is south-southwest of Kimberley (Northern Cape) and west of Cape Town

Understand
The name 'Mokala' is derived from Setswana which means "Camel Thorn".

History
The park was declared on 19 June 2007 when it replaces the de-proclaimed Vaalbos National Park. Mokala replaced Vaalbos National park because of prospecting rights in the park and a successful land claim.

Landscape
Mokala National Park's landscape consists of a dynamic and beautiful mix of veld, koppies (hills) and open plains.

Flora and fauna
Camel thorn (Kameeldoring) tree is prevalent throughout the park.

In the park, you can come across animals such as Rhino (Both black and White Rhino), Buffalo, Tsessebe, Roan Antelope, Mountain Reedbuck, Giraffe, Gemsbok, Eland, Zebra, Red Hartebeest, Blue Wildebeest, Black Wildebeest, Kudu, Ostrich, Steenbok, Duiker and Springbok.

Climate
Generally, Mokala National park boasts of temperature as low as -4°C in cold winters; the coldest months are June to July. The summer is as high as 44°C; the warmest months range from December to January.

Get in
The closest airport is Kimberley Airport.