Always remember that there are two crossings at each border control point, an exit and an entry. Cutting it fine at in arriving at the exit and entry points will not guarantee entry or exit into Botswana - you may be forced to sleep at the border post.
Also remember to make sure that you have the correct vehicle papers before you get to the border control point. To assist you in planning your trip here is a list of all border crossings and times they open and close.
Botswana - South Africa Border Posts
Border Posts |
Business Times |
|---|---|
| Pont Drift | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Platjan | 06:00 - 18:00 |
| Zanzibar | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Ramatlabama | 06:00 - 22:00 |
| Bray | 07:00 - 16:00 |
| Makopong | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| McCarthy Rust | 06:00 - 18:00 |
| Middlepits | 07.30 - 16:00 |
| Derdepoort | 06.00 - 19:00 |
| Groblersbrug | 06.00 - 22:00 |
| Kopfontein | 06:00 - 24:00 |
| Platjan | 06:00 - 18:00 |
| Skilpadshek | 06:00 - 24:00 |
| Stockpoort | 06:00 - 18:00 |
| Swartkopfontein | 06:00 - 22:00 |
| Twee Riviren | 07:30 - 16:00 |
Botswana - Namibia Border Posts
Border Posts |
Business Times |
|---|---|
| Buitepos | 07:00 - 24:00 |
| Mohembo | 06:00 - 18:00 |
| Impalila Island | 07:30 - 16:30 |
| Ngoma Bridge | 07:00 - 18:00 |
Botswana - Zimbabwe Border Posts
Border Posts |
Business Times |
|---|---|
| Mulambapele | 07:00 - 16:30 |
| Pandamatenga | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Maitengwe | 07:00 - 16:30 |
| Ramokgwebana | 06:00 - 22:00 |
| Plumtree | 06:00 - 22:00 |
| Matsiloje | 06:00 - 18:00 |
Botswana - Zambia Border Posts
Border Posts |
Business Times |
|---|---|
| Kazungula Bridge | 06:00 - 18:00 |
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