Northern Tuli Game Reserve
Getting There
Botswana Parks
Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Botswana.
Northern Tuli Game Reserve sits in a remote, eastern corner of Botswana. The reserve is visited more frequently from South Africa than from Botswana.
You can rent a car in Johannesburg and drive yourself. The trip takes about 7 hours*. Alternatively, there are scheduled flights to Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in South Africa, and from there it’s a 2-hour transfer*.
Overland from South Africa, you’ll cross the border at Pont’s Drift. It may be possible to leave your car at the border and your accommodation can pick you up. The border has strict opening times, from 8 AM to 4 PM.
From the Botswanan capital of Gaborone you can drive a rental vehicle to your lodge through the western boundary of the reserve, which takes about 8 hours*.
Entry into Botswana is usually through Maun International Airport (MUB), Kasane International Airport (BBK), or Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone.
Entry into South Africa is usually through O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), near Johannesburg and Pretoria.
*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.
Airlines & Ticket Prices
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Domestic Flights
The easiest way to get to Northern Tuli is by charter plane to the Limpopo Valley Airfield (a short drive from the lodges). You have a choice of flying from Maun International Airport (MUB), Kasane International Airport (BBK), or from other parks and reserves in Botswana, or from many destinations in South Africa.
The Limpopo Valley Air Taxi offers a daily semi-regular scheduled service from Lanseria, Johannesburg, into Limpopo Valley Airfield.
Scheduled flights to Polokwane International Airport (PTG) can be booked with SA Airlink.
Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements
Please check our Getting There – Botswana page to learn more about passport, visa and other entry requirements.