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Border post · Botswana to South Africa

Parr's Halt

Central District · 23.40°S 27.36°E

Short answer

Parr's Halt border post is open from 06:00 to 18:00 on the Botswana side (checked 12 October 2026). It crosses to Stockpoort in South Africa.

Hours
06:00 to 18:00Botswana side · checked
Other side
Stockpoort (South Africa)
Nearest town
Mahalapye
Road
B145 / R572

What to know

  • Immigration Department (as Parshalt): 06:00 to 18:00. The BMA and Wikipedia give 05:00 to 18:00 for Stockpoort, and Drive South Africa says 08:00 to 16:00.
  • A Limpopo River crossing east of Mahalapye. In March 2025 the South African post was cut off by floodwater and its staff were lifted out by helicopter.

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 Parr's Halt border post open and close?

06:00 to 18:00 on the Botswana side. Immigration Department (as Parshalt): 06:00 to 18:00. The BMA and Wikipedia give 05:00 to 18:00 for Stockpoort, and Drive South Africa says 08:00 to 16:00.

Where does Parr's Halt border post go?

It crosses to Stockpoort in South Africa. The nearest Botswana town is Mahalapye.

Places to stay within 40 km

6
  • Babala Lodge
    Hotel
    36.9 KM
  • Haifa Lodge
    Hotel
    37.5 KM
  • Hartebees Camp
    Hotel
    31.5 KM
  • Leopard Rest Lodge
    Hotel
    32.6 KM
  • Sebe Sebe
    Chalet
    1.9 KM
  • Sebe Sebe Lodge
    Chalet
    1.8 KM

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. Border Management Authority, South African ports of entry (hours list)checked 12 Oct 2026, official
  3. Wikipedia, Botswana and South Africa border crossings tablechecked 12 Oct 2026, one source only
  4. Drive South Africa, Botswana border posts crossing guide (updated 12 June 2026)checked 12 Oct 2026, one source only
  5. SAnews, BMA suspends operations at five ports of entry (3 March 2025)checked 12 Oct 2026, official

Cite as: Travel Africa Guide, "Parr's Halt border post hours", checked 12 October 2026, https://travelafrica.guide/botswana/border-posts/parrs-halt/