Where should I look for Giraffe in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park?

Giraffe are drawn to water, so waiting at a waterhole is one of the best ways to see them. In Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, try Vaalpan Waterhole, Kij Gamies Waterhole Viewpoint, Tierkop Waterhole Viewpoint, Auchterlonie Waterhole Viewpoint.

Which parks are best for seeing Giraffe?

Giraffe are easier to see in Kruger National Park, Pilanesberg National Park.

Mammal

Where to See Giraffe in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Giraffa giraffa

VulnerablePrey speciesSeen on most drives

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Your chances of seeing Giraffe in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Seen on most drives. Most visitors see Giraffe within a day or two in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

When to see Giraffe in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Giraffe are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).

This is Giraffe's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.

Where to look for Giraffe in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: best roads and waterholes

Drive

Kaa Access Road, Upper Dune Road and Lower Dune Road run through kalahari dunes and sandveld: good country for Giraffe.

Kaa Access Road80.2 km · kalahari dunes and sandveld
Upper Dune Road52.7 km · kalahari dunes and sandveld
Lower Dune Road35.4 km · kalahari dunes and sandveld

Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where Giraffe have actually been seen recently.

Wait at water

Giraffe are drawn to water, so waiting at a waterhole is one of the best ways to see them.

Vaalpan Waterhole Kij Gamies Waterhole Viewpoint Tierkop Waterhole Viewpoint Auchterlonie Waterhole Viewpoint Batulama Waterhole Viewpoint Bedinkt Waterhole Viewpoint

Best roads in Kgalagadi →Waterholes, hides & camps →

About the Giraffe

The giraffe is the world's tallest living land animal, recognised by its extremely long neck and legs, distinctive coat pattern and small horn-like ossicones. It is primarily a browser, using its long tongue and prehensile lips to feed on leaves, shoots and other vegetation, particularly from trees such as acacias. Giraffes are generally social and occur in loose, changing groups rather than tightly structured herds. They are found mainly in savanna, woodland and other open habitats where sufficient browse is available.

How to identify the Giraffe

Very tall mammal with an exceptionally long neck and legs, sloping back, large ears and two horn-like ossicones on the head. The coat has a distinctive patchwork pattern, with colour and pattern varying between giraffe populations.