Road R49, Mahikeng, South Africa
The 4, 800 hectare reserve is composed of Kalahari and Acacia bushveld with bountiful plains. Game viewing is its main attraction. The entrance to the Mafikeng Game Reserve is through the main gate off Jacaranda Drive in Mahikeng. When visiting Mahikeng, be sure to include this attractive park into your itinerary. The principal circuit takes only 2 hours and is a most rewarding game viewing experience. Location: The Mafikeng Game Reserve is located against the municipal boundary of Mahikeng, the Capital City, extending eastwards to cover an area of 4 600 ha of open Kalahari grassland and acacia thorn scrub. To reach the Reserve entrance drive into Mahikeng on the R503 (Lichtenburg Road), cross over the bridge and turn right into Shippard Street. Travel east for 2 km and turn right into Jacaranda Street (immediately after the sportsground) and continue out of the suburbs to the gate.