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Top cities - Botswana.* Gaborone* Francistown* Ghanzi* Kasane* Maun* Nata* Gweta* Kanye* Tsabong

Kasane is a city in the Okavango-Chobe region, the northeast corner of Botswana. Set on the south bank of the Chobe River, it faces Namibia's Caprivi Strip to the north. Zimbabwe and Zambia lie nearby. Kasane is a tourist hub, a jumping-off point for the Chobe National Park and Victoria Falls.

By car : There is a paved road entering Kasane from the east and south from Nata, which connects to paved roads from Zimbabwe (notably Victoria Falls), and within Botswana from Francistown, Maun, and Gaborone. Some safari-goers may emerge from the Chobe National Park to the west.

By ferry: Nearby Kazungula has a ferry leading to Zambia.

By air : Kasane International Airport (BBK) has a few scheduled flights, e.g. Air Botswana service to Gaborone. Many of the charter operators from Maun will also accept charters to or from Kasane.


Kasane is laid out along the south bank of the Chobe River, and the main road follows the river's course. Thus the city is pretty linear.

There is not much public transport in Kasane. Many destinations (between Chobe Safari Lodge and Mowana) are within 2km of each other, so you can get around well by foot. If you need a ride, you are best off with your own vehicle. Or, your lodge or safari operator may offer a transfer.


* Game drives in the Chobe National Park just to the west. It seems like every lodge offers game drives, so there are many to choose from. They typically last three hours to all day. There is a fee to enter the park, which may be included in the game drive fee.
* Self-drive game drives are also possible. Be sure you have a proper 4x4 vehicle, proper gear, enough water and fuel, and campsite reservations for the park.
* Chobe river cruises are also offered by many operators, likely including your lodge. They typically are 3 hours long, from about 3pm - 6pm, through the sunset. Some cruises are in small boats which hold only six people; others are in large double-decker boats.
* Day trip to Victoria Falls, 70 km away in Zimbabwe and Zambia, are offered by many operators. Expect P400-500 for an unguided trip. Allow an additional visa fee per person (US$30-55/adult depending on citizenship), US$20/person for Victoria Falls park entrance, and further money for lunch, activities, and shopping.


Hotels in Kasane - Botswana

* Liya Guest Lodge, 1198 Tholo Cres, ☎ +267 625 1450, +267 7175 6903 (mobile) (liyaglo@botsnet.bw, fax: +267 625 2376). Five simple rooms, each with two twin beds. Friendly attitude. Near the airport. Meals available on request. single USD 40; double USD 60.
* Toro Safari Lodge, (A few km E of Kasane on the Francistown Road), ☎ +267 625 2694, +267 7458 4254 (mobile) (torolodge@botsnet.bw, fax: +267 625 2695), [2]. Camping, basic chalets, and deluxe chalets (with a/c) all set on the banks of the Chobe. Game drives and river cruises offered.
* Kubu Lodge, Kasane-Kazungula Rd (9 km E of Kasane), ☎ +267 625 0312 (kubu@botsnet.bw). Riverside location, nicely decorated rooms, beautiful grounds. single USD 130; double USD 170; triple USD 198. edit
* Garden Lodge, President Ave, ☎ +267 625 0051, [3]. charming, rooms are well-furnished, has a garden. They offer either a dinner, bed, and breakfast option, or an all-inclusive option with some activities. Dinner bed & breakfast: single USD 305/person; double USD 210/person; ask about SADC discount. edit
* Water Lily Lodge. Charming design, with the rooms in a ring around a courtyard with fountain. Rooms have balconies that overlook the pool or the Chobe river. Clean, with friendly staff. P550/twin double. edit

Splurge Hotels

* Mowana. Built in concentric rings around a spectacular Mowana (baobab) tree, this is the top end of the hotels in town.

* Chobe Chilwero, ☎ +267 6251362 (southernafrica@sanctuarylodges.com, fax: +267 6251473), [4]. An exquisite location, recently remodeled with fine materials, and a price to match. USD 900/person (double), USD 1170/person (single).

* Chobe Safari Lodge, President Ave, ☎ +267 625 0336 (reservations@chobelodge.co.bw, fax: +267 625 0437). Great location next to the Chobe River. Some of the double rooms styled like traditional rondavel huts. Air conditioning, swimming pool. camping BWP 65, double BWP 780, family BWP 955.
* Chobe Marina Lodge

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