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Drone Rules for Wilderness Vumbura Plains

Lechomos, North-West District (north-west-district) • Botswana
Lechomos, Botswana
Lat: -18.9796 • Lng: 22.8936
Air Permission required Last updated: May 23, 2026
Summary
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Vumbura is a private safari concession area in the Okavango Delta with regular light aircraft and charter activity. Drone use is highly restricted due to wildlife sensitivity and strict lodge and concession regulations. Pilots should treat the area as a no-fly zone unless explicit permission is granted.

Vumbura – Drone Flying Summary

Summary: Vumbura is a private safari concession area in the Okavango Delta with regular light aircraft and charter activity. Drone use is highly restricted due to wildlife sensitivity and strict lodge 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
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