Kazungula

Kazungula is a border settlement in Botswana's Chobe District, situated at the confluence of the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers where the borders of Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe meet — one of the only quadripoints in the world. The town is best known for the Kazungula Bridge, opened in 2021, which connects Botswana to Zambia and has transformed regional transport by replacing the former ferry. Kazungula is smaller and quieter than neighbouring Kasane, with most visitors passing through on their way to or from Zambia.

By Plane

The nearest airport is Kasane International Airport (BBK), about 15 km west. Air Botswana and Airlink serve Kasane from Gaborone and Johannesburg. From the airport, a taxi or lodge transfer to Kazungula takes about 20 minutes.

By Train

By Car / Road

Kazungula sits at the end of the paved A33 road from Kasane. The Kazungula Bridge now allows direct road access to Zambia. The settlement is about 10 km east of Kasane town centre. Self-drive visitors can also reach the Zimbabwean border via nearby roads. Minivan taxis run between Kazungula and Kasane frequently.

Kazungula is a small settlement and can be crossed on foot. Most visitors arrive with their own vehicle or as part of an organised tour. Taxis from Kasane can drop off and pick up at the border post, though vehicles crossing into Zambia need a special permit.

• Kazungula Bridge — A modern cable-stayed bridge spanning the Zambezi, offering views of the four-country confluence. The bridge accommodates both road and rail traffic.

• Four Corners — The point where Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe meet, visible from the river and bridge area.

• Chobe River Confluence — Where the Chobe River meets the Zambezi, creating a wide, island-studded waterway.

• Border crossing to Zambia — Walk or drive across the Kazungula Bridge to enter Zambia, continuing onward to Livingstone and Victoria Falls.

• River cruises — Several operators in nearby Kasane offer boat trips that pass by the Kazungula confluence.

Limited dining options in Kazungula itself. Most visitors eat in Kasane, where the Chobe Safari Lodge and Mwana offer buffet dinners, or continue into Zambia for meals in Livingstone.

There are no notable bars or cafés in Kazungula. Visitors typically have drinks at their lodges in Kasane or across the border in Zambia.

• Budget: Thebe River Camping — campsites with own tent from P105 per person, located a short drive west towards Kasane.
• Mid-range: Several guesthouses in Kasane, such as Sunshinevibe, are a 10-minute drive away.
• Upscale: Mowana Safari Lodge and Chobe Safari Lodge in Kasane offer luxury riverside accommodation within easy reach of Kazungula.

Kazungula has no dedicated shopping area. Basic supplies are available in Kasane, 10 km west. The border post has a small duty-free shop for travellers crossing into Zambia.

• Kasane — 10 km west, the main tourism hub for Chobe National Park.
• Livingstone, Zambia — 70 km via the Kazungula Bridge, home to Victoria Falls.
• Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe — 75 km east, accessible via the Kazungula border crossing.
• Chobe National Park — 15 km west, famous for its elephant herds and river safaris.