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Drone Rules for Khwai River View
Khwai, North-West District (north-west-district)
• Botswana
Khwai Concession, Khwai, Botswana
Lat: -19.1588 • Lng: 23.7669
Air
Permission required
Last updated: May 23, 2026
Summary
The Khwai River area is a high-density wildlife and tourism region with regular light aircraft activity and strict conservation controls. Drone use is highly restricted due to sensitive wildlife habitats and concession regulations. Pilots should treat the area as a no-fly zone unless explicit permission is granted.
Khwai River – Drone Flying Summary
Summary: The Khwai River area is a high-density wildlife and tourism region with regular light aircraft activity and strict conservation controls. Drone use is highly restricted due to sensitive wildlife habitats and concession regulations. Pilots should treat the area as a no-fly zone unless explicit permission is granted.
Risk Level: Very High Risk
Best Practice:
- Do not fly without explicit concession and lodge approval
- Avoid all wildlife and sensitive habitats
- Maintain visual line of sight
- Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL
- Be prepared to land immediately if aircraft are seen or heard
Notes:
- Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)
- Area has frequent low-flying safari aircraft and strict tourism controls
- This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation