Crossing into Botswana using the NEW Kazungula bridge

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  • Опубликовано: 31 дек 2024

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  • @BrianBaileyedtech
    @BrianBaileyedtech 2 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +5

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

    • @justinkatangila5417
      @justinkatangila5417 Год назад +2

      You're right big man

  • @yebo-fun
    @yebo-fun Год назад +6

    Botswana is so beautifull!

  • @naitwaochy897
    @naitwaochy897 2 года назад +7

    Africa is becoming great

  • @paulgabriels7190
    @paulgabriels7190 2 года назад +13

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

  • @beatricekalimanshi5940
    @beatricekalimanshi5940 2 года назад +8

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

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 года назад +1

      SADC is amazing, my home as well😁

  • @spacexstarbasetexas
    @spacexstarbasetexas 2 года назад +2

    Thanks!

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 года назад

      Thanks for the donation, Shalamar👍😁

  • @kingdomroyale8059
    @kingdomroyale8059 2 года назад +15

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

  • @duncanwallace7760
    @duncanwallace7760 2 года назад +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 года назад +1

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

  • @spacexstarbasetexas
    @spacexstarbasetexas 2 года назад +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 года назад +9

    Awesome bridge
    Love your channel love frm Zim 🇿🇼

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 года назад +1

      Thanks, Im crossing into Zim tomorrow🙂

  • @Themanhimself-o1h
    @Themanhimself-o1h 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @deonvanrooyen5920
    @deonvanrooyen5920 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for another great video Nick!

  • @MK-we9sw
    @MK-we9sw 2 года назад +35

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

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 года назад +15

      I have🙈🤣

    • @MK-we9sw
      @MK-we9sw 2 года назад +6

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

    • @esrakavetu2286
      @esrakavetu2286 2 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +1

      😂😂😂😂

  • @luckynomtshwe3352
    @luckynomtshwe3352 Год назад

    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....

  • @clydesianga
    @clydesianga Год назад +2

    African beauty 🔥🇿🇲 👁️ 🇳🇦

  • @vivafincccc3519
    @vivafincccc3519 2 года назад +2

    Did the ferry crossing several times always epic 😃

  • @sponzie1
    @sponzie1 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @spacexstarbasetexas
    @spacexstarbasetexas 2 года назад +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 года назад

      Unfortunately Namibians cant receive money via PayPal😫

  • @percysjohnsonmwapemukubwe.3705
    @percysjohnsonmwapemukubwe.3705 Год назад +1

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

  • @savannasightsounds21
    @savannasightsounds21 2 года назад +2

    New subscriber from Zambia!👋

  • @kingsafrica7803
    @kingsafrica7803 2 года назад +5

    Zambia 🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲

  • @thecamperhaven4093
    @thecamperhaven4093 2 года назад +2

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

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 года назад +1

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

  • @drup2013
    @drup2013 2 года назад +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 года назад +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

  • @nehemiahmukwevho2644
    @nehemiahmukwevho2644 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @zaingazi3548
    @zaingazi3548 2 года назад

    Thanks for great videos.

  • @metlharampou5844
    @metlharampou5844 Год назад

    Welcome to Botswana. Enjoy your vacation.

  • @marionvermaak9208
    @marionvermaak9208 2 года назад

    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 года назад +1

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

  • @khayalethubathobele2437
    @khayalethubathobele2437 2 года назад +1

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

  • @rachelphakedi3989
    @rachelphakedi3989 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful thank u

  • @terrelmaz8424
    @terrelmaz8424 2 года назад +4

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

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 года назад +2

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

  • @riekertb
    @riekertb 2 года назад +4

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

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 года назад +1

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

    • @riekertb
      @riekertb 2 года назад

      @@NickfrNamibia will have a look

  • @peterbuckland5120
    @peterbuckland5120 2 года назад

    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 года назад

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

  • @mimiknight-8851
    @mimiknight-8851 9 месяцев назад

    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 месяцев назад

      Yes it is. About halfway between Vic falls and Gaborone

  • @innocentoteng7668
    @innocentoteng7668 2 года назад

    Wonderful video thank you

  • @ranjitsian5481
    @ranjitsian5481 Год назад

    Nice trip 👍

  • @morgenmziwanemhlophe9796
    @morgenmziwanemhlophe9796 2 года назад +2

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

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 года назад

      he did ask yes, its hot here in Africa

  • @ronaldoakum630
    @ronaldoakum630 Год назад +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

  • @africaoverlandadventures
    @africaoverlandadventures 2 года назад +2

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

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 года назад +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.

  • @tecnoshorif3755
    @tecnoshorif3755 3 месяца назад

    Love from India

  • @martineheijmenpatiperratra8879
    @martineheijmenpatiperratra8879 2 года назад +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 года назад

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

  • @fs4001
    @fs4001 2 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад

      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.

  • @TerrenceIII
    @TerrenceIII Год назад

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

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  Год назад +1

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

  • @spacexstarbasetexas
    @spacexstarbasetexas 2 года назад +1

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

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 года назад

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

    • @moabisesinyi3577
      @moabisesinyi3577 2 года назад

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

  • @papiasnjobvu4903
    @papiasnjobvu4903 2 года назад +1

    Okay nice area

  • @thomasmoyo1198
    @thomasmoyo1198 Год назад

    Well done PF, ECL administration and Botswana

  • @teddysakupapa2482
    @teddysakupapa2482 2 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад

      @@NickfrNamibia Thanks Nick. Much appreciated.

  • @keeganlushato2499
    @keeganlushato2499 Год назад

    I will like to visit one day

  • @Albertchazuwa
    @Albertchazuwa Год назад

    Botswana is a good country.

  • @nyeemmlw1502
    @nyeemmlw1502 Год назад +2

    Boss what is SADC passport??

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  Год назад +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

  • @ronaldoakum630
    @ronaldoakum630 Год назад

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

  • @mondlisibanda8257
    @mondlisibanda8257 2 года назад +1

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

  • @GiftChongo-r6d
    @GiftChongo-r6d 3 месяца назад

    ❤❤❤

  • @ezekielnozlee
    @ezekielnozlee Год назад

    Just like(Viaduc de Millau) The Bridge in France

  • @dikabelodk2472
    @dikabelodk2472 2 года назад +2

    Did that guy ask for a cold drink?

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 года назад

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

    • @SCM793
      @SCM793 Год назад

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

  • @memoryzimba4026
    @memoryzimba4026 Год назад

    ❤️❤️

  • @CHARLESCHANDAILA
    @CHARLESCHANDAILA 4 месяца назад

    How are you sir

  • @johnsmith-ht3sy
    @johnsmith-ht3sy Год назад

    Daewoo Engineering from South Korea built this bridge.

  • @foxxx165
    @foxxx165 2 года назад

    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 года назад

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

    • @foxxx165
      @foxxx165 2 года назад

      @@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 года назад +1

      thats terrible🙈🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @ahlandiss
    @ahlandiss Год назад

    Asking for a drink? Africas with free meals mentality.

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  Год назад

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

  • @tumelanololitantshwene5791
    @tumelanololitantshwene5791 2 года назад +6

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

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 года назад +2

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

    • @tumelanololitantshwene5791
      @tumelanololitantshwene5791 2 года назад

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

  • @africalisa
    @africalisa 2 года назад +3

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

    • @a.k5759
      @a.k5759 2 года назад

      China is far better than the bloodthirsty west.

    • @NickfrNamibia
      @NickfrNamibia  2 года назад +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 года назад +2

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

    • @africalisa
      @africalisa 2 года назад

      @@NickfrNamibia Good :)

    • @thembamahenye503
      @thembamahenye503 2 года назад

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

  • @kkjh5721
    @kkjh5721 2 года назад

    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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  • @johnkarox7071
    @johnkarox7071 2 года назад

    Namibia

  • @sailaszulu3947
    @sailaszulu3947 Год назад

    ECL the only great leader look at kazungula bridge

  • @mcscrabble3869
    @mcscrabble3869 Год назад

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