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National Parks in Botswana
Botswana has 3 national parks covering about 19,180 km² in total. The largest is Chobe National Park (11,700 km²); the oldest, Chobe National Park, dates from 1967.
Chobe National Park11,700 km² · since 1967
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park4,902 km² · since 1992
Nxai Pan National Park2,578 km² · since 1992
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National parks in Botswana at a glance
Botswana has 3 national parks covering about 19,180 km² — roughly 3.3% of the country's 581,730 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 100% of that area.
Largest national parks
- Chobe National Park — 11,700 km², since 1967
- Makgadikgadi Pans National Park — 4,902 km², since 1992
- Nxai Pan National Park — 2,578 km², since 1992
Oldest national parks
- Chobe National Park — established 1967
- Makgadikgadi Pans National Park — established 1992
- Nxai Pan National Park — established 1992
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Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are there in Botswana?
Botswana has 3 national parks covering about 19,180 km² in total. The largest is Chobe National Park (11,700 km²); the oldest, Chobe National Park, dates from 1967.
What are the largest national parks in Botswana?
Chobe National Park (11,700 km²), Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (4,902 km²) and Nxai Pan National Park (2,578 km²).
How much of Botswana is national park?
About 3.3% of the country — 19,180 km² of national parks out of 581,730 km² in total.
What is the oldest national park in Botswana?
Chobe National Park, established in 1967, followed by Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (1992) and Nxai Pan National Park (1992).