Crossing into Botswana using the NEW Kazungula bridge

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  • @BrianBaileyedtech
    @BrianBaileyedtech 2 роки тому +46

    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  2 роки тому +7

      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 2 роки тому +3

      @@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 2 роки тому +7

      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 2 роки тому +5

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

    • @justinkatangila5417
      @justinkatangila5417 Рік тому +2

      You're right big man

  • @yebo-fun
    @yebo-fun Рік тому +6

    Botswana is so beautifull!

  • @paulgabriels7190
    @paulgabriels7190 2 роки тому +13

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

  • @naitwaochy897
    @naitwaochy897 2 роки тому +7

    Africa is becoming great

  • @duncanwallace7760
    @duncanwallace7760 2 роки тому +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  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @beatricekalimanshi5940
    @beatricekalimanshi5940 2 роки тому +8

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

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 роки тому +1

      SADC is amazing, my home as well😁

  • @spacexstarbasetexas
    @spacexstarbasetexas 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks!

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the donation, Shalamar👍😁

  • @kingdomroyale8059
    @kingdomroyale8059 2 роки тому +15

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

  • @spacexstarbasetexas
    @spacexstarbasetexas 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @tawandanyoni3382
    @tawandanyoni3382 2 роки тому +9

    Awesome bridge
    Love your channel love frm Zim 🇿🇼

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Im crossing into Zim tomorrow🙂

  • @luckynomtshwe3352
    @luckynomtshwe3352 Рік тому

    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....

  • @Themanhimself-o1h
    @Themanhimself-o1h 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for the info , I am coming there to visit. Looks cool

  • @deonvanrooyen5920
    @deonvanrooyen5920 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for another great video Nick!

  • @sponzie1
    @sponzie1 6 місяців тому

    I was there from the Victoria falls in may 2024,thanks to you❤

  • @vivafincccc3519
    @vivafincccc3519 2 роки тому +2

    Did the ferry crossing several times always epic 😃

  • @percysjohnsonmwapemukubwe.3705

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

  • @spacexstarbasetexas
    @spacexstarbasetexas 2 роки тому +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  2 роки тому

      Unfortunately Namibians cant receive money via PayPal😫

  • @drup2013
    @drup2013 2 роки тому +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  2 роки тому +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

  • @thecamperhaven4093
    @thecamperhaven4093 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @marionvermaak9208
    @marionvermaak9208 2 роки тому

    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  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @nehemiahmukwevho2644
    @nehemiahmukwevho2644 6 місяців тому

    I used the ferry in 2006 september .it was an experience.

  • @MK-we9sw
    @MK-we9sw 2 роки тому +35

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

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 роки тому +15

      I have🙈🤣

    • @MK-we9sw
      @MK-we9sw 2 роки тому +6

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

    • @esrakavetu2286
      @esrakavetu2286 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +5

      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 2 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂😂

  • @savannasightsounds21
    @savannasightsounds21 2 роки тому +2

    New subscriber from Zambia!👋

  • @clydesianga
    @clydesianga Рік тому +2

    African beauty 🔥🇿🇲 👁️ 🇳🇦

  • @metlharampou5844
    @metlharampou5844 Рік тому

    Welcome to Botswana. Enjoy your vacation.

  • @peterbuckland5120
    @peterbuckland5120 2 роки тому

    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  2 роки тому

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

  • @kingsafrica7803
    @kingsafrica7803 2 роки тому +5

    Zambia 🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲

  • @zaingazi3548
    @zaingazi3548 2 роки тому

    Thanks for great videos.

  • @khayalethubathobele2437
    @khayalethubathobele2437 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @rachelphakedi3989
    @rachelphakedi3989 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful thank u

  • @terrelmaz8424
    @terrelmaz8424 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 роки тому +2

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

  • @riekertb
    @riekertb 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 роки тому +1

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

    • @riekertb
      @riekertb 2 роки тому

      @@NickfrNamibia will have a look

  • @ronaldoakum630
    @ronaldoakum630 Рік тому +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

  • @mimiknight-8851
    @mimiknight-8851 10 місяців тому

    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  9 місяців тому

      Yes it is. About halfway between Vic falls and Gaborone

  • @martineheijmenpatiperratra8879
    @martineheijmenpatiperratra8879 2 роки тому +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  2 роки тому

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

  • @spacexstarbasetexas
    @spacexstarbasetexas 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 роки тому

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

    • @moabisesinyi3577
      @moabisesinyi3577 2 роки тому

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

  • @fs4001
    @fs4001 2 роки тому +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  2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +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  2 роки тому

      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.

  • @innocentoteng7668
    @innocentoteng7668 2 роки тому

    Wonderful video thank you

  • @tecnoshorif3755
    @tecnoshorif3755 4 місяці тому

    Love from India

  • @papiasnjobvu4903
    @papiasnjobvu4903 2 роки тому +1

    Okay nice area

  • @TerrenceIII
    @TerrenceIII Рік тому

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

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  Рік тому +1

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

  • @sintjawei9314
    @sintjawei9314 4 дні тому

    Hello and happy new year. My name is sintja. I was wondering if you could help me with information about if it is possible to stay 90 days in south africa ..go to botswana for 3 weeks and come back to south africa for 90 days. Does anybody have experience with this? Lovely greetings

  • @ranjitsian5481
    @ranjitsian5481 Рік тому

    Nice trip 👍

  • @morgenmziwanemhlophe9796
    @morgenmziwanemhlophe9796 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 роки тому

      he did ask yes, its hot here in Africa

  • @africaoverlandadventures
    @africaoverlandadventures 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 роки тому +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.

  • @keeganlushato2499
    @keeganlushato2499 Рік тому

    I will like to visit one day

  • @teddysakupapa2482
    @teddysakupapa2482 2 роки тому +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  2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому

      @@NickfrNamibia Thanks Nick. Much appreciated.

  • @thomasmoyo1198
    @thomasmoyo1198 Рік тому

    Well done PF, ECL administration and Botswana

  • @ronaldoakum630
    @ronaldoakum630 Рік тому

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

  • @mondlisibanda8257
    @mondlisibanda8257 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @ezekielnozlee
    @ezekielnozlee Рік тому

    Just like(Viaduc de Millau) The Bridge in France

  • @Albertchazuwa
    @Albertchazuwa Рік тому

    Botswana is a good country.

  • @dikabelodk2472
    @dikabelodk2472 2 роки тому +2

    Did that guy ask for a cold drink?

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 роки тому

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

    • @SCM793
      @SCM793 Рік тому

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

  • @nyeemmlw1502
    @nyeemmlw1502 Рік тому +2

    Boss what is SADC passport??

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  Рік тому +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

  • @GiftChongo-r6d
    @GiftChongo-r6d 3 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @memoryzimba4026
    @memoryzimba4026 Рік тому

    ❤️❤️

  • @johnsmith-ht3sy
    @johnsmith-ht3sy Рік тому

    Daewoo Engineering from South Korea built this bridge.

  • @CHARLESCHANDAILA
    @CHARLESCHANDAILA 4 місяці тому

    How are you sir

  • @foxxx165
    @foxxx165 2 роки тому

    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  2 роки тому

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

    • @foxxx165
      @foxxx165 2 роки тому

      @@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  2 роки тому +1

      thats terrible🙈🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @ahlandiss
    @ahlandiss Рік тому

    Asking for a drink? Africas with free meals mentality.

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  Рік тому

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

  • @africalisa
    @africalisa 2 роки тому +3

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

    • @a.k5759
      @a.k5759 2 роки тому

      China is far better than the bloodthirsty west.

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @africalisa
      @africalisa 2 роки тому

      @@NickfrNamibia Good :)

    • @thembamahenye503
      @thembamahenye503 2 роки тому

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

  • @tumelanololitantshwene5791
    @tumelanololitantshwene5791 2 роки тому +6

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

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 роки тому +2

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

    • @tumelanololitantshwene5791
      @tumelanololitantshwene5791 2 роки тому

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

  • @kkjh5721
    @kkjh5721 2 роки тому

    1 It should be emphasized that, like the seven seals, God has made us know the seven Church ages through the ministry of William Branham in the evening time.
    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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  • @sailaszulu3947
    @sailaszulu3947 Рік тому

    ECL the only great leader look at kazungula bridge

  • @johnkarox7071
    @johnkarox7071 2 роки тому

    Namibia

  • @mcscrabble3869
    @mcscrabble3869 Рік тому

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