Park geography

A detailed look at the 2,578 square kilometer landscape, terrain, and recorded natural features.

Comprehensive Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Nxai Pan National Park, Botswana

Analyze the spatial data and environmental makeup of Nxai Pan National Park located in the north-eastern region of Botswana. This profile details the 2,578 square kilometer expanse, encompassing arid desert plains, sparse forests, and seasonally distinct wetland systems such as the Nxai Pan and Kudiakam Pan.

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Baobab-studded wilderness on the edge of Botswana's ancient salt pans

Nxai Pan National Park

Nxai Pan National Park is a vast wilderness area in north-eastern Botswana, protecting a portion of the Makgadikgadi Pan system, one of the largest salt flat complexes in Africa. Established in 1992 and spanning approximately 2,578 square kilometres, the park encompasses the fossil lake bed of Nxai Pan, a remnant of the ancient Lake Makgadikgadi that once covered much of this region. The landscape is characterised by expansive salt-crusted pan surfaces, sparse grasslands, and distinctive baobab-adorned islands that rise like sentinels from the flat terrain. The park forms part of the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, the world's second-largest nature conservation area, linking protected landscapes across five southern African nations. This remote wilderness offers visitors a distinctive safari experience centred on iconic African wildlife against a backdrop of otherworldly salt pan scenery.

Location: Botswana
Park type: National park
Established: 1992
Area: 2,578 km²

Nxai Pan National Park Atlas

Location overview

Geographic placement within North-Eastern Botswana and national boundaries

Nxai Pan National Park: Geographic Location and National Setting

Nxai Pan National Park is situated within North-Eastern Botswana as an inland conservation territory. Atlas records detail its regional placement and status as a single-country protected landscape.

Countries: Botswana
Regions: North-Eastern Botswana
Primary location: Botswana
Geographic setting: Inland

Boundary and coordinates

Interactive boundary geometry and recorded spatial metrics

Nxai Pan National Park Boundary Map and Geographic Extent

Mapped park outlines provide clear spatial context for the protected territory. Accompanying boundary facts detail total area spans and coordinate limits without implying legal survey precision.

Boundary area: 2,507.2 km²
Boundary perimeter: 237.3 km
Northernmost point: 19.536° S
Southernmost point: 20.2774° S
Easternmost point: 24.9999° E
Westernmost point: 24.5578° E
Geographic centre: 19.9084° S, 24.827° E
North–south span: 82.1 km
East–west span: 46.3 km

Nxai Pan National Park

Terrain and natural features

Lowland relief classifications and recorded natural features

Nxai Pan National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features

Nxai Pan National Park features a lowland relief classification alongside multiple recorded natural features located within its boundaries. Linked feature cards provide names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships where documented.

Selected named natural features

Viewpoints

Waterhole #4

Viewpoints

Waterhole #3

Wetlands

Khama Khama Pan

Viewpoints

waterhole

Viewpoints

Waterhole #1

Wetlands

Kudiakam Pan

Nxai Pan National Park Natural Features

Environmental setting

Arid lowland relief, sparse forest cover, and strongly seasonal water features

Nxai Pan National Park Environmental Setting and Classification Profile

Recorded habitat types, landscape features, and climate zones combine to frame the physical setting of Nxai Pan National Park. Associated classifications connect stored categories to relevant atlas destinations across the region.

Relief: Lowland
Climate: Arid
Water: Minor water
Forest cover: Sparse forest
Seasonality: Strongly seasonal

Landscape features

Wetland · Forest · Grassland · Desert

Habitat types

Grassland · Wetland · Desert habitat

Park atlas

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Continue your exploration from Nxai Pan National Park to browse a curated list of national parks and protected areas across the surrounding Southern African region. Compare diverse landscapes and conservation zones, tracing their geographic spread and regional context, from vast salt pans to adjacent wilderness areas within the KAZA TFCA.

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Area: 11,700 km²
Established: 1967
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Chobe National Park Botswana Atlas

A flat digital illustration of an arid savanna landscape with sparse acacia trees and a wide, pale salt pan stretching toward a horizon under a soft, setting sun.

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Explore its mapped boundaries and regional natural terrain.

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Relief: Lowland
Climate: Arid
Scope: Terrestrial
Water: Major water bodies

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park Botswana Atlas

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Area: 14,651 km²
Established: 1961
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Hwange National Park Protected Area

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Area: 313 km²
Established: 1975
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Kazuma Pan National Park Protected Landscape

A flat-style digital illustration of an African wetland savanna, featuring a winding river, tall grasses, scattered acacia trees, and a lone elephant in the distance under a soft, golden sky.

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Explore the mapped protected area and its regional landscape context.

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Area: 320 km²
Established: 1990
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Nkasa Rupara National Park Geography

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Explore mapped boundaries and protected area context.

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Area: 560 km²
Established: 1979
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Subtropical

Zambezi National Park Protected Area

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North

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Atlas exploration of park boundaries and natural terrain.

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Area: 23.4 km²
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief
Climate: Tropical

Victoria Falls National Park Atlas

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Mapping the protected area and regional landscape context in Caprivi Region.

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Area: 737 km²
Established: 1990
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Tropical

Mudumu National Park National Park Atlas

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Continue Exploring Nxai Pan National Park's Geographic Identity and Atlas Context

Delve deeper into understanding Nxai Pan National Park's place within Botswana's protected landscapes. Learn more about its specific geography, the nature of its salt pan terrain, and how its mapped boundaries contribute to the regional conservation atlas. This exploration provides structured insight into the park's unique environmental characteristics and its significance as a mapped natural area.

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