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Things to Do  

Visit the CARACAL Biodiversity Center

Visit the CARACAL Biodiversity Center, Kasane

 kathyalx Says:  When in Kasane remember to visit the CARACAL Biodiversity Center just up the hill from First National Bank. This amazing place is one of a kind in Botswana. Come and see indigenous amimals from mongoose to scorpions. Gate fees are used to support our environmental education... 

Game drives and river cruises

Game drives and river cruises, Kasane

 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... 

border town

border town, Kasane

 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... 

Visit Chobe National Park

Visit Chobe National Park, Kasane

 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. 

Take ride on ferry to visit Zambia

Take ride on ferry to visit Zambia, Kasane

 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... 

Chobe national park Game drive

Chobe national park Game drive, Kasane

 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... 

Hotels  

Chobe Safari Lodge

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Mowana Safari Lodge

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Hotels  

Lesomo Valley Lodge: very nice

Lesomo Valley Lodge: very nice, Kasane

 smirnofforiginal Says:  The lodge is located in the Kasane forestry reserve, about 20km on from Kasane town. It is set just down the road from the village and is firmly in the bush - when, early one morning I drove out of the gate I encountered a herd of elephant crossing in front of me. I sat and... 

Transportation  

KAZUNGUALA FERRY (Zim/Zam) IMPORTANT INFORMATION

KAZUNGUALA FERRY (Zim/Zam) IMPORTANT INFORMATION, Kasane

 smirnofforiginal Says:  You can go as a foot passenger or with a vehicle.If you are in a hire car you will need to check and get special permission. Mostly hire cars, due to insurance agreements do NOT allow you to take the car into Zambia. And, mostly because of the politial climate and perceived... 

Kazungula ferry trip

Kazungula ferry trip, Kasane

 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... 

The road from Kasane to Zimbabwe

The road from Kasane to Zimbabwe, Kasane

 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. 

The road to Kasane

The road to Kasane, Kasane

 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). 

Kasane airport

Kasane airport, Kasane

 georeiser Says:  Kasane has a domestic airport, which is mostly served by taxi-airplanes. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

watch out there's wildlife about!

watch out there's wildlife about!, Kasane

 smirnofforiginal Says:  There are no fences separating Chobe National Park and town and the animals do not feel the need to stick to Chobe National Park. It is great - you really are at one with the wildlife. However, you should take caution, especially on the outskirts of town... a bad tempered... 

careful on ferry!

careful on ferry!, Kasane

 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... 

Take cash!

Take cash!, Kasane

 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... 

Don`t swim!

Don`t swim!, Kasane

 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... 

What to Pack  

mosquito repellant or suffer!!!

mosquito repellant or suffer!!!, Kasane

 tgirl007 Says:  it`s hot, so dont take much!in winter the evenings can be a little chilly. lots of mosquito repellant...a net too!there is malaria in this area so if you like take prophalactics. lots! of course a tent(with pegs)if you are intending on camping 

Favorites  

Kazungula Road Border Post

Kazungula Road Border Post, Kasane

 georeiser Says:   Kazungula Road Border Post in Botswana is 10 km from Kasane. It's easy to cross the border from Zimbabwe. A visa to Botswana is not necessary if you come from a "tourists generating country". But the immigration officers have a harsh behavior. 

Kasane

Kasane, Kasane

 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... 

Border Post

Border Post, Kasane

 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.... 

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 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. 

 

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Kasane- where 4 countries meet!

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 Kasane used to be a quiet little village but is really picking up as a tourist destination, it lies at the point where 4 countries meet ( Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia) Kazungula is the border... 

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The woodland border

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 Kasane is a town sitting in the woodland at the junction of the borders of Botswana, Zambia, Namibia & Zimbabwe. It is an ideal base for Chobe National Park and for exploring the Zambezi River. One... 

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Wilderness

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 Wow, i love this little village.....and in all truth this is where i want to finally settle in the future, when you go there you will come to know why...Kasane...on the banks of the chobe river, here... 

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Chobe National Park

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 Kasane is the gateway town for Chobe National Park in northeastern Botswana. Chobe claims the largest elephant herds in Africa and our boat cruise on the Chobe River clearly supported this claim.... 

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THE MEETING OF 4 COUNTRIES

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  Kasane is located in the North-Eastern corner of Botswana where the four African nations of Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia converge. It's a very good place to stop, get fuel and to recharge... 

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