Kazungula Bridge, Road-rail bridge in Kazungula, Botswana and Zambia.
The Kazungula Bridge is a combined road and rail crossing linking Botswana and Zambia across the Zambezi River, stretching 923 meters (3028 feet). The concrete structure follows a curved alignment with a width of 18.5 meters (61 feet) and its longest single span reaches 129 meters (423 feet).
Construction began in 2014 to replace ferry services that had operated between both countries and experienced multiple accidents. The crossing was completed and opened to traffic in May 2021.
Both border towns share the same name, Kazungula, reflecting the historical connection between the communities on either bank of the Zambezi. Pedestrians and vehicles now share a modern crossing where ferry boats once carried people across the river.
The crossing is open to pedestrians, cars, and trains, allowing both travelers and freight to pass the river without ferries. Vehicles must complete customs formalities at both ends, so keep identification documents ready.
The curved path was chosen to avoid entering the territories of Zimbabwe and Namibia, which lie just a few hundred meters away. This creates one of the few places in the world where four countries almost meet at a single point.
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