{"id":2266,"date":"2021-07-26T10:54:38","date_gmt":"2021-07-26T08:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evokedigital.co.bw\/blog\/?p=2266"},"modified":"2022-03-06T11:29:30","modified_gmt":"2022-03-06T09:29:30","slug":"botswana-border-posts-operating-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evokedigital.co.bw\/blog\/guides\/botswana-border-posts-operating-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Easily find out what the 24 Botswana border posts operating times are? (Bodara e bula nako mang?)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you are thinking of visiting Botswana<\/a> or are traveling out of Botswana, it is good to know the Botswana border posts operating times in order to avoid getting there early or late. Botswana shares a border with 4 countries, namely Zambia in the north, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Namibia. Unfortunately Botswana is a landlocked country and only has land and air ports, no sea ports. With more than 24 border posts across the country, here is a list of the Botswana border posts operating times. (Bodara e bula nako mang? Bodara e tswala nako mang?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

List of Botswana Border Posts Operating times<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below is a comprehensive list of all the Botswana border ports operating times you can quickly go through; (Bodara e bula nako mang? Bodara e tswala nako mang?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Welcome to Botswana sign<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Botswana \/ South Africa Border Crossing Stations times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
South Africa – Botswana border posts<\/strong><\/td>Border Posts operating times<\/strong> (dinako tsa bodara)<\/td><\/tr>
Pont Drift – Mashatu<\/td>07:00 – 16:00<\/td><\/tr>
Platjan<\/td>08:00 – 16:00<\/td><\/tr>
Zanzibar<\/td>08:00 – 16:00<\/td><\/tr>
Groblersbrug \/ Martin’s Drift<\/td>08:00 – 16:00<\/td><\/tr>
Parr’s Halt – Stockpoort B<\/td>08:00 – 16:00<\/td><\/tr>
Sikwane – Derdepoort B<\/td>06:00 – 19:00<\/td><\/tr>
Tlokweng Gate – Klopfontein<\/td>06:00 – 00:00<\/td><\/tr>
Ramotswa – Swartkoppie<\/td>06:00 – 22:00<\/td><\/tr>
Ramatlabama<\/td>06:00 – 22:00<\/td><\/tr>
Pioneer Gate – Skilpadshek<\/td>06:00 – 00:00<\/td><\/tr>
Phitshane Molopo<\/td>07:00 – 16:00<\/td><\/tr>
Bray<\/td>07:00 – 16:00<\/td><\/tr>
Makopong<\/td>08:00 – 18:00<\/td><\/tr>
McCarthy’s Rust<\/td>08:00 – 18:00<\/td><\/tr>
Middlepits<\/td>07:30 – 16:00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Botswana \/ Namibia Border Crossing Station Times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Namibia – Botswana border posts<\/strong><\/td>Border Posts operating times<\/strong> (dinako tsa bodara)<\/td><\/tr>
Mamumo<\/td>07:00 – 00:00<\/td><\/tr>
Mohemo<\/td>06:00 – 18:00<\/td><\/tr>
Ngoma<\/td>07:00 – 18:00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Zimbabwe \/ Botswana border posts operating times <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Zimbabwe – Botswana border posts<\/strong><\/td>Border Posts operating times<\/strong> (dinako tsa bodara)<\/td><\/tr>
Kazungula Road<\/td>06:00 – 20:00<\/td><\/tr>
Pandamatenga<\/td>08:00 – 17:00<\/td><\/tr>
Maitengwe<\/td>07:00 – 16:30<\/td><\/tr>
Ramokgwebana<\/td>06:00 – 22:00<\/td><\/tr>
Matsiloje<\/td>07:00 – 16:30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Zambia \/ Botswana border posts operating times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Zambia – Botswana border posts<\/strong><\/td>Border Posts operating times<\/strong> (dinako tsa bodara)<\/td><\/tr>
Kazungula Road<\/td>06:00 – 20:00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Kazungula Bridge Crossing between Botswana and Zambia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The most exciting Botswana border post<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pontdrift is arguably the most exciting crossing into Botswana during the Botswana border posts operating times. During the dry season, when the Limpopo River is not flowing<\/a> (typically anywhere between June and November) you can drive across the sandy riverbed \u2013 nothing 4×4 tyres (and adjusting the\u00a0pressure accordingly) can\u2019t handle. If you are lucky you will catch a glimpsewild animals such as the zebra, impala, gemsbock etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whereas the Kazungula bridge crossing between Zambia and Botswana is certainly the most modern and thrilling crossings over the Chobe River. This is one of the top ways to enter into Botswana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips when Border Crossing into Botswana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When self-driving into Botswana from neighboring countries give yourself enough time to clear customs and immigration at border posts, so you can get to your destination on time. Remember to go to the crossing station during the Botswana border posts operating times.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. Look at the Botswana border posts operating times for the various borders above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Documents needed to cross Botswana\u2019s border posts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n