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Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE; 391 4401) Botswana's main airport
is located 11km north of Gaborone. Although it's well served with flights from Jo'burg
and Harare, it's seldom used by tourists as an entry point into the country.
Land
Botswana has a well-developed road network with easy access from neighbouring coun-
tries. All borders are open daily. It is advisable to try to reach the crossings as early in the
day as possible to allow time for any potential delays. Remember also that, despite the of-
ficial opening hours listed throughout this topic, immigration posts at some smaller border
crossings sometimes close for lunch between 12.30pm and 1.45pm. At remote borders on
the Botswanan side, you may need to get your visa at the nearest police station in lieu of
an immigration post.
TO/FROM NAMIBIA
BORDER CROSSINGS
There are five border crossings between Botswana and Namibia:
Gcangwa-Tsumkwe Little-used crossing along a 4WD-only track close to Botswana's
Tsodilo Hills.
Kasane-Mpalila Island Crossing this border is only possible for guests who have preb-
ooked accommodation at upmarket lodges on the island.
Mamuno Remote crossing on the road between Ghanzi and Windhoek.
Mohembo Connects Shakawe, Maun and the Okavango Panhandle with northeastern
Namibia.
Ngoma Bridge East of Kasane and connects to Namibia's Caprivi Strip.
BUS
The public transport options between the two countries are few. One option is to catch the
daily combi (minibus) from Ghanzi to Mamuno (three hours) and then to cross the borders
on foot, bearing in mind that this crossing is about a kilometre long. You will then have to
hitch a ride from the Namibian side at least to Gobabis, where you can catch a train or
other transport to Windhoek. It's time-consuming and unreliable at best.
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