Major city · Zambia
Kazungula
Skip as a destination; use only as a border crossing between Zambia and Botswana via the new bridge. 30 minutes is enough to clear both sides.
Kazungula is a small border town where four countries meet. The new Kazungula Bridge (2021) replaced the old ferry and cut crossing time from days to minutes. There is nothing to do in town itself: no sights, no restaurants worth a stop, and only one basic hotel. Use it as a transit point between Livingstone and Kasane (Botswana), not as a stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- ZMW
- Best months
- May–Oct (dry, easier crossing)
- avoid Dec–Mar (heavy rain may cause delays)
- Airports
- LVI · BBK
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…Across the subregion, plan every road leg to arrive befor…
- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- Southern Africa ↗A rental car may leave its home country only with the rental company's cross-border letter, the registration papers and paid road taxes at each post; driving into Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique or Angola without them ends at the border.
- Southern Africa ↗Across the subregion, plan every road leg to arrive before sunset: livestock, wildlife, pedestrians and unlit trucks make night driving the main cause of serious visitor accidents.
- Zambia ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport on official Zambian government sources; if you will cross to Zimbabwe, ask about the KAZA UniVisa and whether it is available to you.
- Zambia ↗Do not photograph government buildings, police, the military, airports or bridges.
- Zambia ↗Many bush camps open only in the dry season; check opening dates before you fix flights.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kazungula999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kazungula, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkCurrency is the Zambian kwacha (ZMW), about 22–27 per US$ in 2026 (check).Zambia-wide
- SIM or eSIMAirtel and MTN sell SIMs with passport registration in towns; Zamtel is state-owned.Zambia-wide
- Tap waterBottled or filtered water only; lodges provide it.Zambia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10%.Zambia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Zambia-wide
- SafetySafe during daylight; petty theft possible near the border post.
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- RestroomsFlush toilets at lodges and hotels; rare on the road.Zambia-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 991 ambulance · 993 fire
- Sundays & holidaysGovernment offices close on public holidays; bush camps close in the rains.Zambia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLVI Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (Livingstone) (70 km (43 mi) west; taxi or minibus to Kazungula, about 1 hour).LVI Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (Livingstone) (43 mi (70 km) west; taxi or minibus to Kazungula, about 1 hour).
- Getting aroundWalk across the bridge or take a taxi between the border posts.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LVI Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (Livingstone) (70 km (43 mi) west; taxi or minibus to Kazungula, about 1 hour) · BBK Kasane Airport (Botswana) (15 km (9.3 mi) east across the bridge; taxi from Kasane town)LVI Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (Livingstone) (43 mi (70 km) west; taxi or minibus to Kazungula, about 1 hour) · BBK Kasane Airport (Botswana) (9.3 mi (15 km) east across the bridge; taxi from Kasane town)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Nov
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Oct (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jun (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kazungula: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk across the bridge or take a taxi between the border posts. No public transport within town.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Taxi or minibus, about 1 hour west on the M10 road
Victoria Falls, museums and river activities.
Kasane (Botswana)
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Walk across the bridge, then taxi to town, about 15 min total
Chobe National Park entrance is 5 km (3.1 mi) from Kasane.Chobe National Park entrance is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Kasane.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kazungula town
One basic hotel (Hotel Treffpunkt-Kazungula); better to stay in Livingstone (70 km (43 mi) west) or Kasane (Botswana, 15 km (9.3 mi) east).One basic hotel (Hotel Treffpunkt-Kazungula); better to stay in Livingstone (43 mi (70 km) west) or Kasane (Botswana, 9.3 mi (15 km) east).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ZMW 0 (transit only)
- Mid
- ZMW 0 (transit only)
- High
- ZMW 0 (transit only)
Trip budget
| No overnight stay recommended1 × 1 night × ZMW 0 | ZMW 0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ZMW 1 | ZMW 1 |
| Trip total≈ ZMW 1 per person per day, bed included | ZMW 1 |
Stay in Livingstone or Kasane instead.
2026 estimate in Zambian kwacha (ZMW). Crossing costs only: no accommodation or meals assumed.
Prices of common things
| Taxi from border to LivingstoneNegotiate before boarding. | ZMW 300–500 (check) |
| Taxi from border to KasaneShort walk across bridge then taxi. | ZMW 100–200 (check) |
| Bottle of water | ZMW 5–10 |
| Soft drink | ZMW 10–15 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The bridge connects Zambia and Botswana only; for Zimbabwe you must go via Victoria Falls border post.
- Truck queues can still form on the Zambian side; avoid peak hours (early morning and late afternoon).
- No ATM in Kazungula; bring kwacha or US dollars cash for visa fees and taxis.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Ambulance
- 991
- Fire
- 993
- Mobile emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Nditengeni ku malire a KazungulaTake me to the Kazungula border post
Emergency
- Police999
- Ambulance991
- Fire993
- Mobile emergency112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kazungula → Livingstone taxi: ZMW 300–500, about 1 h (check)
- Kazungula → Kasane taxi: ZMW 100–200, about 15 min (check)
Say or show
- Muli bwanji — Hello (moo-lee bwan-jee)
- Zikomo — Thank you (zee-koh-moh)
- Ndi zingati? — How much? (ndee zin-gah-tee)
- Malire ali kuti? — Where is the border? (mah-lee-reh ah-lee koo-tee)
English is widely spoken at the border.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kazungula. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct (dry, easier crossing) · avoid Dec–Mar (heavy rain may cause delays) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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