Tourism

Boat Registration

Overview

All boats imported and used in Botswana must be registered with the Government of Botswana, much like a motor vehicle. The service entails the following:

  • Issuing registration certificates to all boats in Botswana.
  • Issuing import permits to boats entering Botswana.
  • Issuing inter-zonal permits to boats moving between zones. Zones are demarcated surface water bodies or rivers. Botswana is divided into six zones: Chobe, Okavango, Marico, Limpopo, Kwando Linyanti and Nata.
  • Performing boat inspections and spraying.
Who is eligible?

All citizens, non-citizens and businesses who hold a Boat Ownership Certificate and own a boat can apply for this service.

How do I get this service?
What supporting documents are required?
  • Certified copy of Omang card for citizens
  • Certified copy of passports for non-citizens
  • Boat Ownership Certificate
How long will this service take?

This process takes one day to complete.

Where can I obtain this service?

For more information, please contact any of the offices listed below 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays:

Gaborone Department of Water and Sanitation  (Headquarters)
Block B, Old Lobatse Road
Plot 2509, Water Quality and Conservation, Ground Floor, Office G04
Private Bag 0029
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3607100
Fax. (+267) 3903508
 

Mahalapye Department of Water and Sanitation  Regional Office
Xhosa 2 Ward
P.O. Box 30
Mahalapye
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 4710251      
Fax. (+267) 4711729
 

Jwaneng  Department of Water and Sanitation  Regional Office
RAC Office Block, Plot 385, Marakanelo Street, Unit 2
Private Bag 002
Jwaneng
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 5880396 
Fax. (+267) 5881225  
 

Serowe  Department of Water and Sanitation Regional Office
Private Bag 005
Dinokwane Ward
Serowe
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 4633403
Fax. (+267) 4600273               
 

Francistown  Department of Water and Sanitation  Regional Office
Plot 252/2567, Od BGI Building
Private Bag F181
Francistown
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 2413117
Fax. (+257) 2413449          

Gumare Department of Water and Sanitation   Regional Office
Bothatogo Ward
P.O. Box 131
Gumare
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6874029
Fax: (+267) 6874976               
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Maun Department of Water and Sanitation  Regional Office
Along Sir Seretse Khama Road
Private Bag 002
Maun
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6860452
Fax. (+267) 6860372     
 

Kasane Department of Water and Sanitation  Regional Office
Plot 90026, President Avenue Street, Newtown
P.O. Box 26
Kasane
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6250323
Fax. (+267) 6250377         
 

Ghanzi  Department of Water and Sanitation  Regional Office
Plot 1301, Bosele Ward
Private Bag 0025
Ghanzi
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6596226
Fax. (+267) 6597583                
 

Tsabong Department of Water and Sanitation  ​Regional Office
Ikageng Ward
Private Bag 0029
Tsabong
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6​540216
Fax: (+267) 6540636

 

 

Related Forms
APPLICATION FOR BOAT REGISTRATION FORM (106.89 KB)
APPLICATION FOR BOAT REGISTRATION AND IMPORT PERMIT FORM (110.95 KB)
Theme for this service
Tourism
How much does it cost?
  • Boat Import Permit: BWP44.00
  • Boat registration: BWP44.00
  • Inter-zonal Movement Permit: BWP44.00
  • Boat Inspection and Spraying: BWP44.00
  • Issue of duplicate certificate of registration: BWP2.00
Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Lands and Water Affairs

Guided Tours

Overview

The department offers group guided tours to all museums in Botswana.

Who is eligible?

Groups of Citizen and Non-citizen

How do I get this service?

Submit a request in writing, email, fax  or post

What supporting documents are required?

No further documents required

How long will this service take?

Ten (10) working days

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of National Museum and Monuments

Private Bag 00114

Gaborone

Botswana

Tel. (+267) 3973860

Fax. (+267) 3911186

Opening Hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 12:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except on Public Holidays.

Theme for this service
Tourism
How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana.

Keywords

Guided Tours, group guided tours, museum tours.

Synonyms

Guided Tours

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Environment and Tourism

Group Tours to National Parks, Game Reserves or Campsites

Overview

National Parks, Game Reserves and Campsites are a prime destination for both local and international tour groups. This service caters for groups looking to spend more than a day at one of these National Parks, Game Reserves and Campsites.

Who is eligible?
  • Groups of Citizens and Non-Citizens
  • Travel Agencies
  • Mobile Tour Operators
How do I get this service?
  • Download, complete and submit a reservation request form through fax, surface mail and or email showing details of your reservation or visit the nearest office
  • A notice will be sent to acknowledge your booking by mail or email, with an invoice attached asking for a full amount to confirm the reservation
  • Your tour booking will be confirmed by surface mail or email
  • In order to manage confirmation of the reservation, a payment request will be sent to obtain an upfront pay to secure the booking. Payment can be made by Cash, Credit Card, and Bank Cheques or in person at the office
What supporting documents are required?
  • Citizens:  Certified copy National Identity Card (Omang)
  • Non-Citizens: Certified copy Passport and Resident Permit
  • Tour Operator Permit
How long will this service take?

Three (3) working days

Theme for this service
Tourism
How much does it cost?

Entrance fees

 

 

30 persons or less                   

BWP 75.00 per day

 

30 persons to maximum of 50

BWP 100.00 per day

 

 

 

Picnic fees

 

 

30 persons or less                  

BWP 50.00 per day

 

30 persons to maximum of 50  

BWP 75.00 per day

 
Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana.

Keywords

Group, Tours, National Parks, Game Reserves or Campsites.

Synonyms

Group Tours to National Parks, Game Reserves or Campsite

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Environment and Tourism
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