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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Botswana
Botswanan World Heritage Sites · UNESCO sites in Botswana map · historical landmarks in Botswana
Botswana has 2 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 1 cultural and 1 natural inscriptions, inscribed between 2001 and 2014. This map of UNESCO sites in Botswana covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Botswanan World Heritage Sites range from Okavango Delta onwards; Tsodilo was the country's first inscription, added in 2001; Okavango Delta is the most recent, listed in 2014.
Start with Okavango Delta and Tsodilo, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 2
- Cultural
- 1
- Natural
- 1
- First inscribed
- 2001
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Botswana
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okavango DeltaThis delta in north-west Botswana comprises permanent marshlands and seasonally flooded plains. | 2014 | Natural | This delta in north-west Botswana comprises permanent marshlands and seasonally flooded plains. |
| TsodiloWith one of the highest concentrations of rock art in the world, Tsodilo has been called the ''Louvre of the Desert''. | 2001 | Cultural | With one of the highest concentrations of rock art in the world, Tsodilo has been called the ''Louvre of the Desert''. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Botswana
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Botswana?
- Botswana has 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 1 cultural and 1 natural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Botswana?
- Tsodilo was inscribed in 2001. With one of the highest concentrations of rock art in the world, Tsodilo has been called the ''Louvre of the Desert''. Over 4,500 paintings are preserved in an.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Botswana?
- Okavango Delta, inscribed in 2014. This delta in north-west Botswana comprises permanent marshlands and seasonally flooded plains.
- Which sites in Botswana are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 1 of the 2 listings is natural: Okavango Delta.
- Which UNESCO sites in Botswana are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Botswana.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Botswana?
- The 2 UNESCO-listed sites above are Botswana's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Tsodilo (2001). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.
- Is there a map of Botswanan World Heritage Sites?
- Yes — the map on this page plots all 2 Botswanan UNESCO World Heritage Sites; click any marker to open that site's page.