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Drone Rules for Zanzibar Airport
Bobonong, Central District (central-district)
• Botswana
Tuli Reserves Rd, Botswana
Lat: -22.5515 • Lng: 28.4923
Air
Permission required
Last updated: May 23, 2026
Summary
Zanzibar Airport in the Tuli Block is a small private airstrip with occasional light aircraft activity linked to tourism and lodges. Drone operations carry localized risk due to low-flying aircraft that may operate without much notice. Pilots should avoid the immediate airstrip area and remain alert at all time
Zanzibar Airport (Tuli Block) – Drone Flying Summary
Summary: Zanzibar Airport in the Tuli Block is a small private airstrip with occasional light aircraft activity linked to tourism and lodges. Drone operations carry localized risk due to low-flying aircraft that may operate without much notice. Pilots should avoid the immediate airstrip area and remain alert at all times.
Risk Level: Low to Moderate Risk
Best Practice:
- Avoid flying within at least 3–5 km of the airstrip
- Maintain visual line of sight
- Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL
- Watch for low-flying or approaching aircraft
- Avoid runway approach and departure paths
Notes:
- Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)
- Be mindful of nearby lodges and private land
- This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation