Kasane Travel Guide

 jrozwado Says:  Since Kasane is on the edge of Chobe National Park, the logical thing to do there is take advantage of all of the natural beauty and chances to observe the wildlife in its natural environment. Boat tours provide a great opportunity to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a... 

 smirnofforiginal Says:  Kasane makes a great base if you want to cross over into Zambia or Zimbabwe. You can easily do a day trip to Victoria Falls from here - either to Livingston (Zam) or Vctoria Falls town (Zim). For VERY important information on the Kazangula corssings see my ferry tip!Just be... 

 nora_south_africa Says:  A visit to chobe is a highlight, 4X4 is a MUST for this park, or you can book a safari in Kasane, I also have a Chobe page, with tavelogue and more pictures. 

 nora_south_africa Says:  From Kasane you can take the ferry to Zambia, its a bit hectic, one huge truck , 4 cars and as much people as can crowd in climb on the ferry moving up and down all the time between Botswana and Zambia, there didnt seem times, when it gets go one side its turns back and goes... 

 tgirl007 Says:  Goes without saying ....a game drive of course...take lots of photos...most game drives can be arranged through the lodge you are staying with, and tend to be quite expensive for foreigners.But it`s so worth it !!If you have hired your own 4x4 even better, but i would advise... 

 tgirl007 Says:  This is a great place to stay, the campsite is inexpensive with clean bathrooms.there are also small bungalows to rent in the campsite if you forget the pegs to your tent!!The main lodge is expensive...very expensive, but definatly one of the most beautiful i have stayed... 

 smirnofforiginal Says:  I think it is best if I describe how I found it :A short drive from Kasane under the cover of total early morning darkness (avoiding elephants as we went), we arrived at where we believed we caught the ferry from. A line of trucks down the left hand side of the road helped... 

 georeiser Says:  The road from Kasane to Zimbabwe pass through the intersection of Kazungula. From there it's a short drive (1-2 km) to Kazungula border post. It's easy to take a taxi. 

 georeiser Says:  To enter the city of Kasane, turn left on this intersection on the Chobe road from Namibia. Drive stright ahead to enter Kazungula (Zambia, Zimbabwe and Gaborone). 

 nora_south_africa Says:  smugglers collect goods off ferry between Botswana and Zambia, the rush with small boats and load on fuel, wine and food to smuggle into ( It seems) Zimbabwe, nothing seemed dangerous but dont stand on ferry where foodstuffs and parcels are loaded, it gets quite hectic when... 

 nora_south_africa Says:  PLease take some cash as not all places take credit cards.... and those that do take credit cards do not take all credit cards... or ATM not working... so plz take extra cash.When I was there some poeple had problems with not being able to pay for things or get cash... so... 

 tgirl007 Says:  Dont swim in the chobe river...there are many under currents and most of all there are many many crocodiles and hippos. Even when walking along the river banks take care, hippos kill more people each year than any other wild animal, they are beautiful creatures but very... 

 georeiser Says:   Kasane is a small city on the south bank of Chobe River, in the north-eastern corner of Botswana. It's a boundary of Chobe National Park, and serves as the administative center of Chobe District. The poplulation is less than 10,000 people. The city has a number of... 

 nora_south_africa Says:  This is Border post between Botswana and Zambia at the ferry...Open as (2008) 6.00 to 18.00Be prepared for a long wait unless you are on foot, trucks and trucks and trucks....