Compliance & Licensing

Documents we require, why we ask for them, and country-specific guides for getting compliant.

What Documentation Explola Requires and Why

A complete overview of the documents Explola asks every tour operator to provide, why each one matters, and how your data is handled.

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Required Documentation: Botswana

The four documents Explola requires for operators based in Botswana — issued by the Department of Tourism, CIPA, and BURS.

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Required Documentation: Kenya

The four documents Explola requires for operators based in Kenya — issued by the Tourism Regulatory Authority, the Registrar of Companies, and the Kenya Revenue Authority.

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Required Documentation: Namibia

The four documents Explola requires for operators based in Namibia — issued by the Namibia Tourism Board, BIPA, and NamRA.

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Required Documentation: Rwanda

The four documents Explola requires for operators based in Rwanda — issued by the Rwanda Development Board and the Rwanda Revenue Authority.

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Required Documentation: South Africa

The four documents Explola requires for operators based in South Africa — including CIPC, SARS, and tour operator association membership.

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Required Documentation: Tanzania (Mainland)

The four documents Explola requires for operators based on mainland Tanzania — issued by the TTLB, BRELA, and TRA.

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Required Documentation: Zanzibar

The four documents Explola requires for operators based in Zanzibar — issued by the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism, BPRA, and ZRB.

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Required Documentation: Uganda

The four documents Explola requires for operators based in Uganda — issued by the Uganda Tourism Board, URSB, and URA.

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Required Documentation: Zimbabwe

The four documents Explola requires for operators based in Zimbabwe — issued by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, the Registrar of Companies, and ZIMRA.

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Who Can Apply for an Explola Operator Account

Explola is built for registered safari operators across Africa. Here's who we accept, what we ask for, and the few exclusions.

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