Botswana cracks down on Airbnb owners

Botswana is cracking down on Airbnb owners in the main gateway to the Okavango Delta, Maun.

The Department of Tourism is raiding and closing down short-term rental properties, a government official confirmed. The owners are being charged for being in violation of the Tourism Act and/or operating illegal tourism enterprises.

This is a developing story. Tourism Update is awaitng additional comment from Botswana government officials.