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Drone Rules for Duba Plains Camp
Ngamiland North, North-West District (north-west-district)
• Botswana
Kakoro, Botswana
Lat: -19.0206 • Lng: 22.6978
Air
Permission required
Last updated: May 23, 2026
Summary
Duba Plains is a high-end safari concession area in the Okavango Delta with frequent light aircraft and charter operations. Drone use is highly restricted due to aviation activity, wildlife sensitivity, and strict lodge/concession policies. Pilots should treat the area as a no-fly zone unless explicit permission is obt
Duba Plains – Drone Flying Summary
Summary: Duba Plains is a high-end safari concession area in the Okavango Delta with frequent light aircraft and charter operations. Drone use is highly restricted due to aviation activity, wildlife sensitivity, and strict lodge/concession policies. Pilots should treat the area as a no-fly zone unless explicit permission is obtained.
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