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Drone Rules for Chitabe Airstrip
Ngamiland South District, North-West District (north-west-district)
• Botswana
Botswana
Lat: -19.4673 • Lng: 23.3778
Air
Permission required
Last updated: May 23, 2026
Summary
Chitabe is a private concession area in the Okavango Delta with frequent light aircraft and charter activity. Drone use is highly restricted due to sensitive wildlife habitats and strict concession regulations. Pilots should treat the area as a no-fly zone unless explicit permission is granted.
Chitabe – Drone Flying Summary
Summary: Chitabe is a private concession area in the Okavango Delta with frequent light aircraft and charter activity. Drone use is highly restricted due to sensitive wildlife habitats and strict 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