Crossing into Botswana using the NEW Kazungula bridge

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  • Crossing into Botswana using the NEW Kazungula bridge
    We are leaving Zambia and crossing into Botswana using the new Kazungula bridge. A short video to showcase this architectural beauty, I also share the border crossing procedures as well as all fees involved.
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    00:00 Intro
    00:38 Kazangula
    00:51 Kazangula bridge
    01:43 botswana, zambia border procedures and costs
    05:11 The Kazungula four way stop
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  • @yebo-fun
    @yebo-fun 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Botswana is so beautifull!

  • @BrianBaileyedtech
    @BrianBaileyedtech ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I used it a month ago. Great new option for crossing the border - I was through customs in 5 minutes! Best border crossing in Africa. Contrast that with Victoria Falls, where it took me an hour as a pedestrian to get across due to long lineups inside the customs building. I just wanted to add that I have just finished visiting Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia and had the time of my life! Way better than I expected and the people everywhere were awesome! Thank you so much! I will spread the word to my fellow travelers. The Southern region of Africa is AWESOME!!!!!

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yoh its that busy at Victoria. Im heading there today and wanted to go and have a look. Anywhere Botswana is involved border procedures are so professional and efficient, my opinion🙂

    • @BrianBaileyedtech
      @BrianBaileyedtech ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@NickfrNamibia Yep! Also I had to pay $50 at the crossing into Zambia but it was free for me to get my visa going into Botswana.

    • @molefephirinyane585
      @molefephirinyane585 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'm a citizen of Botswana and feel humbled to read such positive reviews about our country and region. Just hoping we sustain and improve further the professionalism you experienced at our borders. I trust you'll visit again.

    • @BrianBaileyedtech
      @BrianBaileyedtech ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@molefephirinyane585 Absolutely - it was one of the best vacations I have ever had in 30 years!

    • @justinkatangila5417
      @justinkatangila5417 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're right big man

  • @naitwaochy897
    @naitwaochy897 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Africa is becoming great

  • @beatricekalimanshi5940
    @beatricekalimanshi5940 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love beautiful SADCC..MY HOME ZAMBIA second hom SA...now living in genève switzerland...drive in safety.

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SADC is amazing, my home as well😁

  • @paulgabriels7190
    @paulgabriels7190 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    KAZUNGULA is my home town though am currently staying in Lusaka. Thanks Man for this wonderful video.

  • @duncanwallace7760
    @duncanwallace7760 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Oh wow, I went on the Kezungula ferry years ago, and it was quite scary, especially as there was only one operating because the other one sank with vehicles on board, a week before we got there. That bridge looks amazing!

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha, yes I used that ferry about 10 years ago as well. It was dodgy to say the least😅

  • @Shalamarshalamar
    @Shalamarshalamar ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Nick ...finally you Put the "THANKS" ICON ...just made a small donation ...to see it works !!// Greetings from California, USA.

  • @kingdomroyale8059
    @kingdomroyale8059 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Wonderful content and useful Info that maybe used In navigating through our beautiful regions in Africa❤

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks🙂

    • @kingdomroyale8059
      @kingdomroyale8059 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your welcome, thank you for making it count and Kudos 👏🏽

  • @tawandanyoni3382
    @tawandanyoni3382 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Awesome bridge
    Love your channel love frm Zim 🇿🇼

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Im crossing into Zim tomorrow🙂

  • @MK-we9sw
    @MK-we9sw ปีที่แล้ว +33

    😂😂😂 the way he looked and said police in Botswana are serious. He's probably gotten that thousand pula fine.

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I have🙈🤣

    • @MK-we9sw
      @MK-we9sw ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@NickfrNamibia 😂😂😂 I ran a red light a year ago. I feel your pain.

    • @esrakavetu2286
      @esrakavetu2286 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I also got that 1k Pula fine in Botswana many years ago, and as a Namibian I am very cautions now when traveling there... Nevertheless Good content again Nick en geniet jou lewensreis!

    • @patrickcannell2258
      @patrickcannell2258 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Botswana don't take nonsense. Got a 750 pula fine for speeding in Pikwe. Was asked many questions when I went to.pay at the police.

    • @samesolomon7554
      @samesolomon7554 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂😂

  • @kwahaefactorytv4773
    @kwahaefactorytv4773 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    African beauty 🔥🇿🇲 👁️ 🇳🇦

  • @deonvanrooyen5920
    @deonvanrooyen5920 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for another great video Nick!

  • @luckynomtshwe3352
    @luckynomtshwe3352 ปีที่แล้ว

    you’re doing what i love the most my brother ..traveling by driving in Africa ... i just hope and wish oneday i will be able to do it....

  • @Shalamarshalamar
    @Shalamarshalamar ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nick , create a PayPal account and list it in each video ...thus it’s easier to make a donation ..directly to you // I really enjoyed the Full Zambian series ..growing up in Lusaka in the 80’s // Greetings from California !!!

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately Namibians cant receive money via PayPal😫

  • @Shalamarshalamar
    @Shalamarshalamar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks!

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the donation, Shalamar👍😁

  • @vivafincccc3519
    @vivafincccc3519 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did the ferry crossing several times always epic 😃

  • @zaingazi3548
    @zaingazi3548 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for great videos.

  • @rachelphakedi3989
    @rachelphakedi3989 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful thank u

  • @drup2013
    @drup2013 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Kazungula Nick, not Kazangula.. I don't kno why but I still fill have a pinch of nostalgia, I just loved that hint of uncertainty about the ferry.. Beautiful BW 🇧🇼 When did you cross into Bots, was in Kasane last weekend..

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I only realised that once the video was uploaded. At least I could make sure the title and thumbnail is correct, but honestly all these years I thought it was Kazangula, I have no idea why...Crossed about. week ago, but went directly to Katima. Now in Kasane again, but going to Zimbabwe tomorrow

  • @innocentoteng7668
    @innocentoteng7668 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful video thank you

  • @kingsafrica7803
    @kingsafrica7803 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Zambia 🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲

  • @marionvermaak9208
    @marionvermaak9208 ปีที่แล้ว

    Used the ferry years ago what a mission we arrived when ferry staff were on lunch and we were going to be late to catch our flight from Livingston but in the end the flight was delayed anyway.. The bridge looks stunning

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i feel your pain😁 i used it as well back in the day.

  • @metlharampou5844
    @metlharampou5844 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome to Botswana. Enjoy your vacation.

  • @thecamperhaven4093
    @thecamperhaven4093 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nick u back in botswana
    Dats a nice bridge man..

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A few days in Kasane, on my way to Zimbabwe, tomorrow or the day thereafter

  • @percysjohnsonmwapemukubwe.3705
    @percysjohnsonmwapemukubwe.3705 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow thats an amazing Bridge, last i crossed over from Botswana to Zambia I used a Pantoon

  • @papiasnjobvu4903
    @papiasnjobvu4903 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Okay nice area

  • @ranjitsian5481
    @ranjitsian5481 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice trip 👍

  • @savannasightsounds21
    @savannasightsounds21 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    New subscriber from Zambia!👋

  • @peterbuckland5120
    @peterbuckland5120 ปีที่แล้ว

    Used the ferry often in the sixties, as I recall it had a seagull and a mercury outboard. After the second or third trip across we no longer got our passports stamped. We would camp by the river and troll for Tigerfish. Dusty trip on the dirt road back to Livingstone after a relaxing weekend.

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds amazing😃 the way I would have liked it. Only used the old ferry once, think it was 2013

  • @mimiknight-8851
    @mimiknight-8851 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Videos! have you been to the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, in Botswana? Im going ti Victoria falls and into Botswana and would like to go there its closer to the falls then Gaborone? im trying to see if there is a bus or transit route that can help me reach there!

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes it is. About halfway between Vic falls and Gaborone

  • @morgenmziwanemhlophe9796
    @morgenmziwanemhlophe9796 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The security guy said may i have a drnk...

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว

      he did ask yes, its hot here in Africa

  • @keeganlushato2499
    @keeganlushato2499 ปีที่แล้ว

    I will like to visit one day

  • @khayalethubathobele2437
    @khayalethubathobele2437 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love that car my king how do you keep it rolling and healthier?

  • @ronaldoakum630
    @ronaldoakum630 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wanto relocate to this country and start my life there where i kno no one just start a fresh life. I need de guides im 23 study ICT

  • @martineheijmenpatiperratra8879
    @martineheijmenpatiperratra8879 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the info! We'll be crossing tomorrow from Livingstone to Namibia via Kazungulu with Dutch Oldtimer cars. We have a carnet de passage : we only pay road tax correct?
    And would you have any info on the Ngoma border as well? Entry Namibia: get passports and carnets stamped. Health checks? Road or other taxes to be paid? Thanks!🙏

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry I missed this one... did you cross ok. but yes, except for road taxes you should have any issues going into Botswana & Namibia...

  • @terrelmaz8424
    @terrelmaz8424 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Btw they did drop the usage of masks, we just have to use them in stores and inclosed locations only

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ok now I understand better. Because I saw it was dropped, but still see people wearing masks sometimes

  • @riekertb
    @riekertb ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Do you have details on requirements at Zambian border? Our last crossing was hectic. Tips on the obligatory insurance?

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a video, dont know if youve seen it yet on crossing into Zambia....

    • @riekertb
      @riekertb ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NickfrNamibia will have a look

  • @teddysakupapa2482
    @teddysakupapa2482 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this wonderful video Nick. Is one able to pay for border crossing requirements on Zambian side (driving from Botswana) with a credit card or is everything cash?

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always a pleasure Teddy. No CC facilities on the Zambian side as far as Im aware. You'll need Kwacha and US dollars

    • @teddysakupapa2482
      @teddysakupapa2482 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NickfrNamibia Thanks Nick. Much appreciated.

  • @memoryzimba4026
    @memoryzimba4026 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤️❤️

  • @TerrenceIII
    @TerrenceIII 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    are those pools of water at the border for washing invasive seeds off of the wheels ?

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It is to control foot and mouth disease from spreading across countries

  • @africaoverlandadventures
    @africaoverlandadventures ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I see the ferry is still there. Is it still in use?

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is and I asked a local, you can still use it. Unfortunately there was some type of function there on the day I crossed so I couldn't go down and film a bit.

  • @Shalamarshalamar
    @Shalamarshalamar ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Classic at 2:17 ..may I have a drink ??🥶

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว

      classic yes😂 but i really didnt have anything. Customs are sometimes difficult when entering Botswana so I keep the fridge empty

    • @moabisesinyi3577
      @moabisesinyi3577 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NickfrNamibia welcome to Botswana.... Njesa sengwe

  • @fs4001
    @fs4001 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In 2016 we visited Botswana as a family. Our children did not gave birth certificates because nobody told us to bring them with us. Botswana border officials gave us tough times at Tseretse Khana Airport both on arrival and departure. Are foreigners with kids still required to bring more papers apart from passports when visiting Botswana?

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      All children at all border s in southern Africa are required to carry birth certificates. You need verify each country individually, most require the parents names to appear on them. But yes, what happened to you are the laws to curb child trafficking in the area.

    • @fs4001
      @fs4001 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much otherwise our trip was so fantastic. Travelled across Botswana. Went to Gumare, dove up north to Kasane, briefly crossed into Namibia and then used a barge to cross into Zambia when the bridge was under construction

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh so you know that ferry crossing from the old days. Was such a great experience back then. Bridge is beautiful, but I do enjoy ferry crossings.

  • @thomasmoyo1198
    @thomasmoyo1198 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done PF, ECL administration and Botswana

  • @mondlisibanda8257
    @mondlisibanda8257 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative video...thank you man. But I don't know your name.

  • @nyeemmlw1502
    @nyeemmlw1502 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Boss what is SADC passport??

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its people holding a passport from one of the 16 SADC countries.
      The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a Regional Economic Community comprising 16 Member States; Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, United Republic Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe

  • @ezekielnozlee
    @ezekielnozlee ปีที่แล้ว

    Just like(Viaduc de Millau) The Bridge in France

  • @ronaldoakum630
    @ronaldoakum630 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just give me de visa guide thank you 🎉. By may 2024 ill be there

  • @Albertchazuwa
    @Albertchazuwa ปีที่แล้ว

    Botswana is a good country.

  • @johnkarox7071
    @johnkarox7071 ปีที่แล้ว

    Namibia

  • @dikabelodk2472
    @dikabelodk2472 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did that guy ask for a cold drink?

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes he did, happens a lot, people are working in the hot sun all day without ac

    • @SCM793
      @SCM793 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Waters everywhereee in Africa we share a lot too as people not begging

  • @johnsmith-ht3sy
    @johnsmith-ht3sy ปีที่แล้ว

    Daewoo Engineering from South Korea built this bridge.

  • @ahlandiss
    @ahlandiss ปีที่แล้ว

    Asking for a drink? Africas with free meals mentality.

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว

      I dont have a problem with it, if I have I will share🙂

  • @foxxx165
    @foxxx165 ปีที่แล้ว

    I witnessed a police asking a drink this people though even in Mozambique they ask you a drink not just drink a lot of money R300 the less is R100 , I thought they ask a drink if only you're from South Africa

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว

      they ask whenever there is an opportunity. Sometimes they are just thirsty from working in the sun the whole day

    • @foxxx165
      @foxxx165 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NickfrNamibia hahaha 😄 but at Mozambique if you don't have a drink they park your truck aside and say your permit is not right you're going to jail

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thats terrible🙈🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @tumelanololitantshwene5791
    @tumelanololitantshwene5791 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    " Police are serious in Botswana." and they will charge you🤑🤑🤑

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      they are, one of the few places in SADC where people still obey the police

    • @tumelanololitantshwene5791
      @tumelanololitantshwene5791 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NickfrNamibia very true we obey the police in Botswana- obey the law and you won't get in trouble.

  • @sailaszulu3947
    @sailaszulu3947 ปีที่แล้ว

    ECL the only great leader look at kazungula bridge

  • @kkjh5721
    @kkjh5721 ปีที่แล้ว

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    2 Thus, from the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2 to the rapture, the Church of the nations is divided into seven periods or ages. That is to say, at such a time, the Church of the nations will look like such an assembly which is already existing in Asia and which is described in Revelation chapter 2. So, at the time of Paul, there were seven churches or seven assemblies which distinguished themselves, which had each some particular characteristics but as for Salvation, keep in mind that God has at all times dealt by generation and not by age.
    3 Judaism has known and preached four ages according to Daniel 7, after which the Messiah would come. There was the age of the lion with the rise of the Babylonian empire, then the age of the bear with the Medo-Persian empire, then the age of the leopard with the World Greek empire and finally, the age of the nameless beast with the Roman empire. Does it mean that from Daniel to the end of the world, there will be only four prophets on the earth? You see? Linking an age to only one prophet, it is the work of a demon. Mankind has known ages: the Neolithic age, antiquity, the Middle ages, etc… and in an age, there can be tens of generations and each generation comes with its king. It is the same for Salvation. Each generation comes with its prophet messenger. Thus is it of the Church ages. [Ed: The congregation says, “Amen!”].
    4 There was a church that was in the city of Ephesus. There was a church that was in the city of Smyrna. There was a church that was in the city of Pergamos. There was a church that was in the city of Thyatira. There was a church that was in the city of Sardis. There was a church that was in the city of Philadelphia. And finally, there was another church that was in the city of Laodicea.
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  • @africalisa
    @africalisa ปีที่แล้ว +3

    South Koreans??? Tell us more? Not only China buying itself into your wonderful continent. Hold your horses ;)

    • @a.k5759
      @a.k5759 ปีที่แล้ว

      China is far better than the bloodthirsty west.

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      haha, I dont think there is any bad deals there. Just the company that was chosen. Or I havent heard anything bad at least....

    • @Kentucky_Fried_Man
      @Kentucky_Fried_Man ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@NickfrNamibia I don't think so either, it's a company that won a contract 🤷🏿‍♂️

    • @africalisa
      @africalisa ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NickfrNamibia Good :)

    • @thembamahenye503
      @thembamahenye503 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the video.Sweet memories.I crossed on the ferry and it was nice.Looking forward to crossing over the bridge next time.

  • @mcscrabble3869
    @mcscrabble3869 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you african governments and china.
    America would never build this kind of facilities in africa.