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Nature & parks in Nata

4 curated nature reserves, parks and outdoor spots in Nata, Botswana — hand-picked and kept current by Out & About SA. Updated August 2026.

Out & About SA lists 4 nature reserves, parks and outdoor spots in Nata, in the Makgadikgadi, Nxai & Nata. They span Wetland / Lake, Sanctuary and Salt Pan. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Botswana nature & parks guide.

Makgadikgadi Pans

Wetland / Lake

Makgadikgadi, Nxai & Nata

One of the world's largest salt-pan systems, spreading west and south of Nata

Nata Bird Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Makgadikgadi, Nxai & Nata

Community-run wetland sanctuary on Sua Pan famed for flamingos

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Sowa (Sua) Pan

Wetland / Lake

Makgadikgadi, Nxai & Nata

Seasonally flooded salt pan fed by the Nata River, drawing huge waterbird flocks

Sua (Sowa) Pan

Salt Pan

Makgadikgadi, Nxai & Nata

Eastern Makgadikgadi pan that floods to draw flamingos and pelicans

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