Mokala National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Mokala National Park
The name 'Mokala' is derived from Setswana which means "Camel Thorn". 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. Mokala National Park's landscape consists of a dynamic and beautiful mix of veld, koppies (hills) and open plains. 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. Generally, Mokala National park boasts of temperature as low as -4°C in cold
Top Attractions in Mokala National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Mokala National Park:
- ★Mokala Interpretation Centre
Where to Eat in Mokala National Park
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Mosu Restaurant
Where to Stay in Mokala National Park
- 🏨Haak en Steek Camp
- 🏨Lilydale Rest Camp
- 🏨Mosu Lodge
- 🏨The Motswedi Camping Site
Mokala National Park Travel Guide Sections
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