Khutse Game Reserve
Getting There
Botswana Parks
Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Botswana.
There are several possible points of entry into the country depending on your itinerary. The closest airport to Khutse Game Reserve is Botswana’s main airport, Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE), located 11km/7mi north of the capital, Gaborone. Other possible entry points, especially if you’re heading into Khutse through Central Kalahari Game Reserve, include Maun International Airport (MUB) or Kasane International Airport (BBK), both in the country’s north. There are no scheduled flights to Khutse.
Your tour operator will usually meet you at the airport, or you can pick up a 4x4 vehicle if you have booked a self-drive safari.
Khutse is 240km/149mi west of Gaborone. The drive takes about 4 hours*, and the park is a popular weekend retreat from the city. There are no accommodations in or near Khutse, but there are several campsites with limited facilities inside the park. Self-drive visitors need to be self-sufficient and bring enough fuel and water among other supplies. There are no fences between Khutse and Central Kalahari Game Reserve, and it’s possible to arrive here in a 4x4 vehicle from the north.
*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.
Airlines & Ticket Prices
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Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements
Please check our Getting There – Botswana page to learn more about passport, visa and other entry requirements.