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South Africa by car


South Africa by car

Should you be entering from one of the other countries in Southern Africa you might want to do so by car. South Africa operates a number of land border posts between itself and immediately neighboring countries. The more commonly used ones are: Botswana border
  • Skilpadsnek, (On the N4, 54 km/34 mi from Zeerust), +27 018 366-1469. 6AM-10PM. �
  • Lesotho border
  • Maseru Bridge, (15 km/9 mi from Ladybrand on the N8 towards Maseru), +27 051 924-4004. Open 24 hours. �
  • Ficksburg Bridge, (Just outside Ficksburg), +27 051 933-2760. Open 24 hours. �
  • Sani Pass, (In the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg park), +27 051 430-3664. 8AM-4PM. �
  • Mozambique border
  • Lebombo, (On the N4 btwn Nelspruit and Maputo), +27 013 790-7203. 6AM to 10PM. �
  • Kosi Bay, (R22 btwn Hluhluwe and Ponta do Ouro), +27 035 592-0251. 8AM-4PM. �
  • Namibia border
  • Nakop, (132 km/82 mi from Upington on the N10 towards Ariamsvlei), +27 054 571-0008. Open 24 hours. �
  • Vioolsdrift, (On the N7 N of Springbok), +27 027 761-8760. Open 24 hours. �
  • Swaziland border
  • Oshoek, (120 km/75 mi from Ermelo on the N17 towards Mbabane), +27 017 882-0138. 7AM-10PM. �
  • Zimbabwe border
  • Beit Bridge, (On N1 approximately 16 km/10 mi N of Messina), +27 015 530-0070. Open 24 hours. �
  • Open times are often extended during South African holidays.. For a full list of entry ports or any additional information see the South African Border Information Service or contact them on +27 086 026-7337.

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