Katima Mulilo (Wanella) Border Crossing

Few border crossings are fun in Southern Africa, mainly due to the lack of efficiency and the high cost of the various fees that all who pass through are required to pay.

However this border post is probably the best you will encounter as the building is newly built and well equipped. The transition from Namibia to Zambia is usually quicker than most border posts, but plan on an hour to get through. It is also good to know that they have banned the currency traders from coming onto the premises, a huge problem at all other border posts.

If you are heading to Zambia, then try to cross here with enough daylight to make it to Livingstone as this road is notoriously bad with some extreme pot-holes to navigate around. It is very important to focus and stay alert while driving, keep an eye out for wildlife and oncoming traffic. These roads are used as a main transit route by haulage companies taking goods to the Congo and further North.