What time does the Kazungula border close?
Botswana / Zambia
| Border Posts | Business Times |
|---|---|
| Kazungula Ferry | 06:00 – 18:30 |
Can you cross the border at Victoria Falls?
Yes it is very easy. The immigration buildings are about 1.8kms apart so it is quite a big walk if you are carrying luggage, but you can take a taxi between the two if you prefer. You will be going across the Victoria falls bridge which is very nice and this is where they do the bungee jumping.
Is the Kazungula Bridge operational?
Construction of the US$259.3 million project, which includes international border facilities in Zambia and Botswana officially began on 12 October 2014 and was completed on 10 May 2021 by the South Korean construction firm, Daewoo E&C….
| Kazungula Bridge | |
|---|---|
| No. of spans | 4 |
| Piers in water | 4 |
| No. of lanes | 2 |
| Rail characteristics |
Do you need a visa for Victoria Falls?
US Citizens do require a visa (Category B) however you will be granted the visa at the port of entry (border post on your day of arrival). There is no need to arrange the visa prior to arrival as you will be able to purchase one at the border post between Zambia & Zimbabwe during the Immigration Procedure.
Where in the world do 4 countries meet?
There are a number of instances where the borders of two or three nations touch, but the rare confluence of a total four nations coming together on one spot only exists in Africa where the corners of Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia meet.
When did the Kazungula Bridge open?
May 10, 2021Kazungula weigh station / Opened
What time does ramatlabama border close?
BOTSWANA
| Port Control Office | Hours | Telephone No. |
|---|---|---|
| Ramatlabama | 06:00 – 22:00 | Tel: (018) 390 2533 Fax: (018) 393 0334 |
| Skilpadshek | 06:00 – 24:00 | Tel: (018) 366 0011 Fax: (018) 366 0012 |
| Stockpoort | 05:00 – 18:00 | Tel & Fax: (014) 763 7934/5/6 |
| Swartkopfontein | 06:00 – 22:00 | Tel: (018) 365 9010 Fax: (018) 365 9114 |
Which country share the shortest border with Namibia?
The longest of Namibia’s four international borders is the Namibia-Angola border which is 855 miles in length while the shortest is the Zambia-Namibia border which stretches 144 miles in length.
Which country has the best view of Victoria Falls?
Zimbabwe
Historically, Zimbabwe was considered the best country to view The Victoria Falls, its infrastructure and the town’s locality to the Falls made it more suitable. However in the last decade due to the political turmoil in Zimbabwe, Zambia has established itself firmly as a tourist destination.
Where is Kazungula Zambia?
Kazungula is a small border town in the Southern Province of Zambia, lying on the north bank of the Zambezi River about 70 kilometres (45 mi) west of Livingstone.
What is the best way to get to Kazungula?
Kazungula lies just 2 km (1.2 mi) from the Livingstone- Sesheke road ( M10 Road) which connects to the Katima Mulilo Bridge linking Zambia and Namibia. The border post between Zimbabwe and Botswana, 4.5 km (2.8 mi) (by road) south-east of Kazungula Bridge, is also called Kazungula; it is the most direct route leading to Victoria Falls.
What happened to the Kazungula Ferry?
The Kazungula Ferry was replaced by the Kazungula Bridge in October 2020. The motorized pontoon ferry operates between the border posts at Kazungula Zambia and Kasane, Botswana.
What is the length of the Kazungula Bridge?
The 923-metre-long (3,028 ft) by 18.5-metre-wide (61 ft) bridge has a longest span of 129 metres (423 ft) and links the town of Kazungula in Zambia with Botswana and is curved to avoid the nearby borders of Zimbabwe and Namibia. The bridge has a single-line railway track between two traffic lanes and pavements for pedestrians.