We seem to be the only voice talking about Beitbridge. Maybe so because the name to many is associated with problems, difficulties, pain and most of all its actually a mystery except to those working there.
Having worked at the border for the past decade, we have seen the best as well as the worst and yes we have seen travellers who have vowed never to come through this place ever again.
What is it with Beitbridge that makes it so unique.
Distance from major town:
Harare - 585km
Bulawayo - 321km
Johannesburg - 463km
Pretoria - 463km
Louis Trichardt - 120km.
The above mentioned makes Beitbridge a remote place. So if one forgets something home, then one is looking at at least three to four hours' drive or if its public transport, then its a whole day or night.
The place is generally a very place with average temperatures around 38Degrees Celsius making it a very uncomfortable place to be.
One thing we noticed with Beitbridge, information is scarce and in cases incorrect. Getting a correct and working telephone line is an issue in some cases.
Official information channels are not many.
The Zimbabwe side of the border has lately embarked on a massive signage of the border post and its better now compared to previous years.
Knowing when best to get to the border, what to bring and most of all getting served in time is the secret to enjoying crossing the border.
At Beitbridge, information is power and once you know what to do, when to do it and how to do it then your crossing the border either way is made enjoyable.
Get in touch on our whatsapp number and we can give you an update of the situation at the border.
Happy travelling.
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