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Border post · Botswana to South Africa

Makopong

Kgalagadi District · 25.37°S 22.97°E

Short answer

Makopong border post is open from 07:30 to 16:30 on the Botswana side (checked 12 October 2026). It crosses to Makopong in South Africa.

Hours
07:30 to 16:30Botswana side · checked
Other side
Makopong (South Africa)
Nearest town
Werda
Road
A20 / R375

What to know

  • Immigration Department and Drive South Africa: 07:30 to 16:30. The BMA (spelt Makopon) and Wikipedia give 08:00 to 16:00 for the South African side, so cross between 08:00 and 16:00.
  • A Molopo River crossing south-west of Werda.

Bring with you

  • Your passport
  • The vehicle's registration papers
  • For a hired car, the rental company's letter of authority to take it across
  • Whatever South Africa asks of your passport: visa, fees and the papers it wants to see
Entry rules for South Africa

Quick answers

What time does Makopong border post open and close?

07:30 to 16:30 on the Botswana side. Immigration Department and Drive South Africa: 07:30 to 16:30. The BMA (spelt Makopon) and Wikipedia give 08:00 to 16:00 for the South African side, so cross between 08:00 and 16:00.

Where does Makopong border post go?

It crosses to Makopong in South Africa. The nearest Botswana town is Werda.

Sources

  1. Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Botswana ports of entry with operating hours (PDF, updated April 2025, copy hosted by pcf11.org)checked 12 Oct 2026, official
  2. Botswana Unified Revenue Service, customs offices and border posts list (no hours given)checked 12 Oct 2026, official
  3. Border Management Authority, South African ports of entry (hours list)checked 12 Oct 2026, official
  4. Wikipedia, Botswana and South Africa border crossings tablechecked 12 Oct 2026, one source only
  5. Drive South Africa, Botswana border posts crossing guide (updated 12 June 2026)checked 12 Oct 2026, one source only

Cite as: Travel Africa Guide, "Makopong border post hours", checked 12 October 2026, https://travelafrica.guide/botswana/border-posts/makopong/