Border

Botswana — South Africa border

Border crossings Botswana — South Africa for road trips: hours on each side, what is closed and who is refused — in both directions, how long the border usually takes and what your own vehicle needs.

Border crossings Plan a trip

In short

Between Botswana — South Africa there are 17 border crossings, 17 with a name. Before you go, check them on the official sites of both countries.

Updated 26 October 2026
17 crossings

Which way you are going

Each country has its own border service and rules — we show both sides.

Botswana → South Africa

The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.

🛡️ Buy insurance locally. This country is outside the Green Card system: your own insurance is not valid, buy a local policy at the border or online in advance.PBUK — карта системы «Зелёная карта» · checked 29/10/2026

Visa for South Africa →

South Africa → Botswana

The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.

Visa for Botswana →

Border crossings

Hours are as reported by each side; one side open 24/7 does not mean the other is.

Pont Drift Border Control
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Platjan Border Crossing
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Zanzibar Border Post
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Groblersbrug Border Control
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Stockpoort Border Control
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Sikwane Border Control
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Kopfontein Border Control
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Ramotswa Border Control
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Pioneer Gate Border Control
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Makopong Border Control
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Bray Border Control
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Ramatlabama Border Control
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Makgobistadt Border Control
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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McCarthy's Rest Border Control
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - Two Rivers - Entrance - Botswana
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Middlepits Border Control
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Bokspits Border Control
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Questions

Botswana — South Africa border: FAQ

Which border crossings are there between Botswana — South Africa?

The directory has 17 crossings: Pont Drift Border Control, Platjan Border Crossing, Zanzibar Border Post, Groblersbrug Border Control, Stockpoort Border Control, Sikwane Border Control, Kopfontein Border Control and Ramotswa Border Control. Status and hours are shown for each crossing on this page.

How long does the border usually take?

Usually ≈ 1–2 h. This is our estimate, not a live queue: in season and on holidays it can take longer.

What do I need to enter with my own vehicle?

Insurance, vehicle papers (sometimes a carnet) and a licence — it depends on where your car is registered. Add that country in the Garage and the trip plan will tell you what your vehicle needs.

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Border crossings — OpenStreetMap. “Usual” estimates — CAMPLY.