Town in Chobe District, Botswana
Kasane
Small riverside town on the Chobe River for elephant boat cruises and safaris, with Victoria Falls about an hour away. Compact and relaxed; costs are safari-priced and wildlife strolls into town.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$777–1,270Comfortable, one person · P11,000–18,000Details
- Value for money89/100Better value than 88% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goMay–OctWarmest: Oct, 37°CDetails
- Internet52 MbpsFixed broadband, Botswana medianDetails
- Tap waterFilter or boilTown water is treated, but lodges use filtered water.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: widely spokenDetails
- Doctor's visit$21–42Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundTaxiWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashCards at lodges and larger shops; cash for border fees, markets and small cafés.Details
Where to stay in Kasane
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Kasane town centre | Shops, banks, restaurants and budget guesthouses |
| Chobe Riverfront (Kazungula Road) | Lodges and boat departures near the park |
| Kazungula | Border area for Zambia and Zimbabwe crossings |
Apps that work in Kasane
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
- Maps: Google Maps (download offline maps)
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- Tracks4Africa: Offline maps for 4x4 and bush tracks
- Taxis: No ride apps. Taxis and lodge transfers are the norm; agree fares in advance and book night pickups.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Botswana.
- Mixed: cards and cash Cards at lodges and larger shops; cash for border fees, markets and small cafés. ATMs in town may run empty.
- Currency: Pula (BWP). US$1 ≈ P14.16 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: ATMs in Gaborone, Francistown, Maun and Kasane; few elsewhere, so withdraw before heading out.
- Tipping: About 10% in restaurants; lodges usually have a shared tip box plus a separate tip for your guide.
- Paying by phone: Tap-to-pay cards work in towns and lodges; mobile money (Orange Money, MyZaka) is mostly for residents.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Passport must be valid 6 months with 3 blank pages; make sure it gets an entry stamp, as unstamped passports raise suspicion.
- Minors need full birth certificates, plus a consent affidavit from any parent not travelling.
- Bring a yellow fever certificate if arriving from a risk country; Ebola health screening applies to arrivals from affected regions.
Emergency numbers
Police 999 · Ambulance 997 · Fire 998
Plugs
Type D, G, M · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Mascom and Orange shops in Gaborone, Maun and Kasane malls; passport needed. No coverage in much of the Delta and Kalahari. eSIMs work for visitors.
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