Check the rules for the passport you’ll travel on in both countries. Zimbabwe may allow visa-free entry, a visa on arrival or require approval before travel; see Zimbabwe’s official visa guidance. For Botswana, check Botswana’s official visa-exemption list. If you need a Botswana visa, apply through the official eVisa portal before travelling. Zimbabwe’s fee depends on your passport; see its published visa fees. If you require a Botswana tourist visa, budget about US$25 for single entry (BWP 300) or US$40 for multiple entry (BWP 500); see the official fees. USD amounts are rounded planning estimates.

You’ll be entering Zimbabwe again after staying in Botswana. Make sure your visa or entry permission covers that return journey. Don’t assume a single-entry visa will. Check this with Zimbabwe immigration for your passport and route before buying a visa. Please also check with us before booking your return flight; transfer times are still being arranged.

It costs US$50 per person, but don’t assume it covers our whole trip. The current official KAZA guidance covers travel between Zimbabwe and Zambia and day trips to Botswana through Kazungula. Our wedding involves overnight stays in Botswana, so confirm the right visa and re-entry arrangement for your exact itinerary.

Bring your valid passport and any visa approvals required before travel. We’ll have the accommodation details and itinerary ready and help with the group crossing. If you’re travelling separately or with children, tell us so we can help you check what’s needed.

Arrive in Victoria Falls July 23–25, in time for the welcome dinner cruise at 5 p.m. on the 25th. We’ll transfer to Kasane together on the morning of July 27.

Yes! We’ll be driving from Windhoek to Victoria Falls in two vans before the wedding. If you’d like to join us, message us before booking your flights so we can confirm a seat and coordinate the departure.

We leave Kasane on the morning of July 29. Please check with us before booking your flight home, as return transfers are still being arranged. If you’re joining the Namibia road trip, fly from Windhoek after 6 p.m. on August 6.

Yes! Vans will cover rides around Victoria Falls and Kasane and the transfer between them. We’ll share the driver’s number and pickup details, including rides back to your hotel throughout the wedding night.

You don’t need to rent a car to get between our wedding events because we’re arranging transport. If you’re planning your own travels before or after, that’s separate. See Flights & travel for arrival ideas.

Our sunset ceremony is on our houseboat on the Chobe River on July 27, 2027. Afterwards, we’ll dock right at Chobe House, a beautiful private house and lodge on the river in Kasane, Botswana, and step straight into dinner and dancing.

Choose one option in each town on our Hotels page. Send us your preferences for the stays we’re arranging, or book the luxury options directly with the property. We’ll contact the 22 guests staying at Chobe House separately.

Yes! Chobe House is our gathering place throughout July 27 and 28. Everyone is welcome, wherever you’re staying. Come over to relax between activities or spend the day with us. We leave on the morning of July 29.

Yes! Tell us if you’d like to camp July 27–29. We’ll arrange the booking, tents, bedding, gear and transport, and share the price. You won’t need to bring camping equipment.

Come to Chobe House early on the wedding day and get ready in the lodge rooms. Let us know your plans so we can coordinate.

Safari chic: dresses, shirts and nice trousers in tans, creams, beige or white. White is very welcome! Please avoid black and dark colours. We’d love everyone in lighter colours. No tie needed. Choose shoes that work for the boat and soft ground, and bring a layer for the evening.

Children are very welcome to join the trip! The houseboat ceremony and wedding reception/party will be adults-only. We’ll help coordinate a babysitter to look after all the children during the ceremony and party, so parents can relax and enjoy the celebrations. Let us know how many children you’re bringing and their ages so we can organize childcare together.

Message us with any allergies, dietary requirements or mobility needs. In particular, let us know if you’ll need help boarding the houseboat so we can talk through the arrangements with you.

Please check the names on your RSVP invitation. If someone is missing or you’re unsure, message us so we can confirm.

Come to whatever you feel like! Everything outside the wedding is optional. The schedule marks our group gatherings and other outings so you can choose.

Yes! In the RSVP, choose an afternoon boat safari, a fishing trip, a morning boat cruise, or more than one. Make selections for each guest in your group. We’ll coordinate the timings and share the details before bookings are confirmed.

Yes, please! Tell us how likely you are to join each part, even if you’re still working out your plans. If you can’t find your name or need to change something, message us. Choose “Will attend” for the parts you currently plan to join and use the optional likelihood field if you’re unsure. You can update your answers later.

Yes! The itinerary is set for July 29–August 6, from Kasane to Windhoek, with a budget of around US$2,500 per personApproximately NAD 41,600 per person. Confirm your place by March 1st. See the full itinerary, inclusions and flight details.

See What we’re covering & what to budget for below for the full breakdown, including transport and game drives.

Comfortable shoes, swimwear, sunscreen, a hat and a warm jacket for mornings and evenings. See “What should I wear to the wedding?” above for the dress code. Campers don’t need to bring tents or bedding.

July is winter here. Days are usually sunny, but mornings and evenings can be cold, especially on the river or a game drive. Bring a warm jacket and layers.

US dollars are widely used in Zimbabwe, so feel free to bring USD cash for Victoria Falls. In Kasane, Botswana, you can use Botswana pula and cards where accepted.

Most hotels and lodges have WiFi, though it may be slow. Cell service can be patchy on the river and outside town. We’ll have Starlink at the wedding.

Yes! We’ll set up a comfortable place to work with Starlink WiFi. Let us know if you’ll need a workspace.

Definitely ask your healthcare provider before travelling and share your full itinerary. We haven’t personally had extra travel vaccinations, and Olivia doesn’t take malaria tablets, but that’s just our personal experience. What you need depends on your health, vaccination history and route.

Ask specifically about malaria prevention and use mosquito repellent. Malaria is treatable, but it can become serious quickly, so prevention matters. If you develop a fever during or after the trip, get medical help promptly and mention where you’ve travelled.

See the CDC’s malaria prevention guidance and discuss it with your healthcare provider.

Just message Olivia or Freddy. Ask us before booking anything that depends on a transfer. We’ll help you work out the details.