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Drone Rules for Camp Okavango

Ngamiland South District, North-West District (north-west-district) • Botswana
Nxaragha Island Okavango Delta, Botswana
Lat: -19.1321 • Lng: 23.0978

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Rule category Ground Air
Flight status Unknown Permission
Summary — Camp Okavango is located within a private concession in the Okavango Delta with frequent light aircraft activity and strict environmental controls. Drone use is highly restricted due to sensitive wildlife habitats and lodge/concession policies. Pilots should treat the area as a no-fly zone unless explicit permission is
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Camp Okavango – Drone Flying Summary

Summary:
Camp Okavango is located within a private concession in the Okavango Delta with frequent light aircraft activity and strict environmental controls. Drone use is highly restricted due to sensitive wildlife habitats and lodge/concession policies. 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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+ Summary:
+ Camp Okavango is located within a private concession in the Okavango Delta with frequent light aircraft activity and strict environmental controls. Drone use is highly restricted due to sensitive wildlife habitats and lodge/concession policies. Pilots should treat the area as a no-fly zone unless explicit permission is granted.
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+ Risk Level:
+ Very High Risk
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+ 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
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+ 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