Plumtree (Zimbabwe > Botswana)

Plumtree (Zimbabwe > Botswana)

first immigration in Africa without a visa, but queuing behind a bus full of people
Plumtree (Zimbabwe > Botswana) - first immigration in Africa without a visa, but queuing behind a bus full of people

Location: 

Plumtree, Zimbabwe

Duration: 

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Journey: 

South West Africa

Personal highlights

  1. Zimbabweinfo-icon: leaving the country in no time, without any hustle
  2. Botswanainfo-icon: queuing nearly an hour for immigration (just bad timing)
  3. Car Insurance: awkward misunderstanding with the customs officer
  4. Border Crossing: longest border crossing in Africainfo-icon (1,5 hours)
  5. Money Exchange: outside in a caravan with a terrible rate

Image sources

  1. Waiting at immigration
  2. High rising flag of Botswana
  3. The simple road to Botswana
  4. Last security checkpoint
  5. Currency Exchange

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