Town in Chobe District, Botswana
Getting around Kasane
How to get around Kasane
Town is small enough to walk by day, but lodges, the park and the border need taxis or transfers. Shuttles run to Victoria Falls and Livingstone.
Ways to get around Kasane
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi | About 50–120 BWP in town | Phone-booked; airport and border pickups |
| Shuttle to Victoria Falls | About 400–700 BWP | Crosses the Kazungula border; allow 2–3 hours |
| Boat cruise on the Chobe | About 400–900 BWP | Park fees may be extra; sunset cruises are popular |
Taxis in Kasane
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps. Taxis and lodge transfers are the norm; agree fares in advance and book night pickups.
Arriving in Kasane
Kasane International (BBK)
About 5 km from town. Taxi roughly 100–200 BWP, 10 min; lodge transfers common. Flights from Johannesburg and Gaborone.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: No scooter hire culture and elephants on roads make it a poor idea; rent a car or use taxis.
- Driving: on the left. Licences in English with a photo are valid for up to 90 days; rental firms may still require an IDP.
- Onward travel in Botswana: Air Botswana and charter planes serve Maun and Kasane; safaris are by fly-in or 4x4 self-drive. Cheap but slow buses link Gaborone, Francistown, Maun and Kasane.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Kasane?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps. Taxis and lodge transfers are the norm; agree fares in advance and book night pickups.
What's the best way to get around Kasane?
Town is small enough to walk by day, but lodges, the park and the border need taxis or transfers. Shuttles run to Victoria Falls and Livingstone.
How do I get from the airport to Kasane?
About 5 km from town. Taxi roughly 100–200 BWP, 10 min; lodge transfers common. Flights from Johannesburg and Gaborone.
Is Kasane walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Botswana Tourism Organisation
- Air Botswana
- Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (airports)
- Botswana Tourism Organisation
- Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
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