Things to Do Around Kazungula

October 31, 2026

Kazungula is the point where the Zambezi and Chobe rivers meet, and the activities worth planning sit in the towns and parks around it. The name belongs to two border towns, one in Zambia on the north bank of the Zambezi and one in Botswana on the south bank. Most visitors base themselves in Kasane, in Botswana, about 8 km west of the Kazungula Bridge. Because a day here often crosses a border, each section below says which country the activity is in.

Chobe River cruise (Botswana)

A boat cruise from Kasane is the easiest way to see wildlife. Trips run about three hours, with departures commonly around 9:00 to 9:30 in the morning or late in the afternoon. You can expect elephants at the water’s edge, hippos, crocodiles and plenty of birds. Boats keep a respectful distance from hippos. The Chobe National Park fee is payable for a cruise too, and whether the operator’s price includes it varies, so ask before you pay. A half-day cruise is listed from roughly US$100 per person.

Game drive in Chobe National Park (Botswana)

Open-vehicle drives enter the park through Sedudu Gate, and afternoon drives commonly run from about 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo are the usual sightings. Rhino are essentially absent from the park today, so do not plan around them. Park fees are about BWP 270 per adult per day from April 2026, so confirm the figure with the Department of Wildlife and National Parks. Bring cash for the gate, because card machines can be unreliable.

Tiger fishing (Botswana)

Chobe operators run tiger fishing trips on the river, mostly catch and release. Seasons are given differently by different operators, with September to November the most often quoted. Ask your lodge or the national parks department about licences before you go.

Birding on Impalila Island (Namibia)

Impalila Island is about 15 minutes by speedboat from Kasane, and guests clear Namibian immigration at Kasane. Operator itineraries list Pel’s fishing owl, African finfoot and white-backed night heron along the channels.

Day out at Victoria Falls

Livingstone and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Zambia are roughly 80 km from the bridge, about an hour to an hour and a quarter by road. Livingstone Island tours and a swim at Devil’s Pool usually run from about mid-August to mid-January, depending on river level, and a guide is compulsory. White-water rafting is in the Batoka Gorge below the Falls, not at Kazungula, where the Zambezi is wide and flat. Low water from about August to December gives the longest runs, and operators can close rafting in high water, so check with them. The 111 m bungee jump is at the Victoria Falls Bridge, run by Shearwater.

Staying safe

Take normal precautions and follow the wildlife and river rules. Do not swim in the Zambezi or the Chobe, which hold crocodiles and hippos, and do not walk along the riverfront or the bush edge without a licensed guide. If an elephant is on the road, stop and keep your distance. Chobe District is a malaria area, with the highest risk in the wet season from about November to April, so take medical advice on antimalarials. Check the current entry rules before you travel, since health screening applies to some arrivals.

Booking

Search for Chobe cruises and game drives at GetYourGuide . Current UK advice is on the UK government Botswana page and the Zambia page .