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This is a list of protected areas in Botswana. Peace parks. Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area; National parks. Chobe National Park;
Botswana is around 90% covered in savanna, varying from shrub savanna in the southwest in the dry areas to tree savanna consisting of trees and grass in the wetter areas. [1] Even under the hot conditions of the Kalahari Desert , many species survive; in fact the country has more than 2500 species of plants and 650 species of trees. [ 2 ]
Commercial hunting is a major element of tourism in the region but illegal hunting presents the main threat to wildlife. Protected areas within the region include Central Kalahari Game Reserve in Botswana, Khaudom National Park in Namibia, and Nxai Pan National Park, but there is little protection in the hardveld area to the south of the ecoregion.
The Greater Mapungubwe trans frontier conservation area, which is presently being developed will cover an area of 4 872 km 2 in extent with 28% (1 350 km 2) being situated in Botswana with a further 53% (2 561 km 2) situated in South Africa and the remaining 19% (960 km 2) situated in Zimbabwe. The area is of substantial importance for ...
There are some protected areas within the Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pan National Park. The Makgadikgadi Pans Game Reserve is the scene of large migrations of zebra and wildebeest from the Boteti River across to Ntwetwe Pan, while the Nata Sanctuary in Sua Pan is a place to see birdlife and antelopes.
The idea of a national park which would protect the varied local wildlife and promote tourism was first proposed in 1931. The following year, 24,000 km 2 (9,300 sq mi) around Chobe district were officially declared a non-hunting area, and this area was expanded to 31,600 km 2 (12,200 sq mi) two years later.
Pages in category "Protected areas of Botswana" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
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