馃嚙馃嚰Best National Parks in Botswana

Top-rated parks based on 17 park ratings across 10 categories. Botswana's parks score highest in Safety (80/100).

17 Total Parks
17 Rated
Avg Score: 49/100
Makgadikgadi Pans
#162/100

Makgadikgadi Pans

National Park 路 Central District

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park encompasses a vast salt flat system, one of the largest in the world. During the rainy season, the pans attract thousa

Top 15 Parks in Botswana

1
Makgadikgadi Pans
National Park 路 Central District
622
Moremi
Game Reserve 路 North-West District
613
Chobe
National Park 路 North-West District
604
Central Kalahari
Game Reserve 路 Ghanzi District
585
Gemsbok
National Park 路 Kgalagadi District
586
Tsodilo
UNESCO World Heritage Site 路 North-West District
567
Nxai Pan
National Park 路 Central District
528
Chobe
Forest Reserve 路 North-West District
519
Kasane
Forest Reserve 路 North-West District
5010
Kazuma
Forest Reserve 路 North-West District
4811
Khutse
Game Reserve 路 Kweneng District
4812
Mannyelanong
Game Reserve 路 South-East District
4713
Kasane Extension
Forest Reserve 路 North-West District
4414
Maikaelelo
Forest Reserve 路 North-West District
4115
Sibuyu
Forest Reserve 路 North-West District
37

Category Winners

#1
MoremiNorth-West District
85#2
ChobeNorth-West District
78#3
Makgadikgadi PansCentral District
72#4
GemsbokKgalagadi District
68#5
Central KalahariGhanzi District
65

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best national park in Botswana?

Based on our 10-category rating system, Makgadikgadi Pans is the highest-rated park in Botswana with a score of 62/100. It is followed by Moremi (61/100) and Chobe (60/100).

How many national parks does Botswana have?

Botswana has 17 protected areas in our database, of which 17 have been rated across 10 categories.

What are Botswana's parks best known for?

Parks in Botswana score highest in Safety with an average score of 80/100. The top park for safety is Chobe (85/100).

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