Kasane may be a small town in Botswana but it holds a big responsibility. It is unique in that is the point where 4 African countries meet. This, of course, makes it the perfect arrival point for international flights and whereas it used to be a relatively sleepy base for small safari flights the airport now has daily scheduled international flights from Johannesburg.
If you drive just a few miles you’ll soon hit a border post – for Kasane is where Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe meet. In a little over 90 minutes you will arrive at Victoria Falls, either the Zambia or Zimbabwe side which makes it an ideal combination trip with a Botswana safari.
The Kasane, Chobe River border is the nearest access to Namibia. Simply cross the river, get out of your boat and you are crossing the border. Possibly one of the most relaxed border points I have ever seen. Walk up the hill and left at the baobab tree and a tiny office houses the border official ready to stamp you into Namibia. From here, people either stay on Impalila island or spend a few days on one of the houseboats that cruise up the Chobe river, passing the large riverside lodges and entering into territory less accessible to tourists.
Head to the Chobe National Park, where sightings of huge herds of elephant are incredible especially in the warmer summer months of October onwards. Game viewing is by 4×4 vehicle and of course by boat and what an experience this can be – the birdlife is incredible on the river with African Fish Eagles in abundance and the sight of an elephant swimming across to Namibia using its trunk as a snorkel is a lifelong memory.
Once you have enjoyed Victoria Falls, experienced Chobe National park or enjoyed a tranquil houseboat stay (perhaps you managed all three!) Return to Kasane airport and you can easily access the other highlights of Botswana, so maybe explore the predator-rich Savute Game reserve or of course the world famous water channels of the Okavango Delta.
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