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etc. Table 6.26 shows the various types of park fees that were paid by tourists and
tour operators at the Moremi Game Reserve, which accrued to the government, from
1998 to 2001 (Mbaiwa, 2002).
Table 6.26: Types of Fees Paid by Tourists at Moremi Game Reserve
From 1998 to 2001 (Pula)
Deposits
Year Entry Fees Camping Vehicles Boat Aircraft Other for Total
Bookings
1998 3195160 466617 222485 2385 4564 2157 475796 4373452
1999 3006140 423238 231 798 3760 7776 4241 508095 4175012
2000
2001 5171 289 407207 490124 3810 11 750 1000 113052 6198232
Source: Adapted From Department of Wildlife and National Parks, 2000; Mbaiwa,
2002. (Data for 2000 is not available).
Maun Airport, the principal airport used by tourists who visit the Okavango Delta has
also become a major source of government revenue in Ngamiland District. Table
6.27 shows that in 2000, the Department of Civil Aviation collected Pula 567 871
from the various fees charged to passengers, aircrafts and tour operators for using
airport facilities (Department of Civil Aviation, 2001).
Table 6.27: Revenue Collected at Maun Airport in 2000
Type of Fee Revenue Collected (in Pula)
Landing fees 170107
Parking fees 6353
Temporary Air Service Permit 44380
Passenger service fee 68743
En route charges 205311
Other 71977
Total 567871
Source: Adapted From Department of Civil Aviation, 2001.
It is evident that the contribution of tourism to government revenue has been
increasing with the growth of tourism in the country. The increase has been a result
of the establishment and improvements made to several tourism sectors over the
last decade. Of particular relevance to the Okavango Delta is the increase in
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