Travellers visiting the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in October 2026 should be aware of temporary closures at the shops in Mata Mata, Nossob and Twee Rivieren. South African National Parks (SANParks) will close the shops for several hours on separate dates to conduct annual stocktakes.
The closures may affect visitors who rely on Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park shops for food, drinks and other essential supplies. The following dates and opening times will help you plan shopping around your itinerary.
Kgalagadi shop closure dates and times
| Shop | Date | Closed | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mata Mata | 22 October 2026 | 09:00–15:00 | 07:00–09:00 15:00–19:15 |
| Nossob | 27 October 2026 | 09:00–15:00 | 07:00–09:00 15:00–19:15 |
| Twee Rivieren | 29 October 2026 | 05:00–15:00 | 15:00–19:15 only |
All times are local South African time (SAST).
What visitors need to know
The closures affect one shop at a time, on three separate dates. The Mata Mata and Nossob shops will remain open in the early morning and reopen at 15:00. The Twee Rivieren shop will be closed from 05:00 until 15:00, opening only in the afternoon on 29 October.
Visitors staying at the affected camps or travelling through them on these dates should purchase any essential supplies outside the closure periods. This is particularly relevant for self-drive travellers who depend on Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park shops while moving between camps.
Planning your Kgalagadi visit
The temporary closures are limited to the scheduled stocktake periods. Travellers should check their itineraries against the dates above and ensure they have sufficient food, drinks and other necessities before the relevant shop closes.
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