5, Botswana Ecotourism Certification Mechanism
5.1 Ecotourism Certification Program
The Botswana Ecotourism Standards is a Green Tourism and Ecotourism
Certification Program that includes the following measures:
• environmental management
• cultural resources enhancement and community development
• socio-economic responsibilities and
• fundamental ecotourism criteria
A three tiered system or structure is proposed. This enables the program to
address the diverse scope of tourism facilities and services in Botswana.
To apply for certification, the applicant should demonstrate that it is a legal
tourism entity in compliance with national tourism legislation