List of nature reserves in Botswana
The nature reserves in Botswana can be divided into the following protection categories:
- National parks
- Game reserves ( Game Reserve )
- Wildlife sanctuaries ( Wildlife Reserves )
National parks
The national parks in Botswana were established to protect the unspoiled nature of Botswana . Settlement, use and change by humans are prohibited here.
- Chobe National Park
- Gemsbok National Park , part of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park
- Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
- Nxai Pan National Park
Hunting reserves and game reserves
In the case of hunting reserves, the protection of the flora and fauna is also in the foreground. However, human use (e.g. hunting) is permitted here.
- Central Kalahari Game Reserve
- Khutse Game Reserve
- Mokolodi Nature Reserve
- Manyelanong Game Reserve
- Gaborone Game Reserve
- Maun Game Reserve
As a game reserve , the Moremi game reserve has a special status among the hunting reserves.
Other protected areas
See also
Web links
- Department of Wildlife & National Parks (English)