Overland Travel Across Borders: A Tale of Two Frontiers
Buitepos Mamuno Trans-Kalahari in Desert Highway
The 1,544-kilometer border between Botswana and Namibia is a long, straight line drawn by colonial map-makers directly through the heart of the Kalahari Desert. This is a frontier defined by its remoteness and the vast, arid wilderness it traverses. It is a key route for overland travelers exploring the great deserts and wildlife reserves of southern Africa.
Mohembo Okavango Wildlife in Remote Kalahari Solitude
The primary crossing for you is the Buitepos (Namibia) and Mamuno (Botswana) border post. This lies on the Trans-Kalahari Highway, a modern road that provides a direct link between the capitals of Windhoek and Gaborone. This is the busiest and most developed crossing. A second, more scenic crossing is at Mohembo, which provides access to the Okavango Panhandle.