Border post
Border post · Botswana to South Africa
Phitshane Molopo
Short answer
Phitshane Molopo border post is open from 07:00 to 18:00 on the Botswana side (checked 12 October 2026). It crosses to Makgobistad in South Africa.
- Hours
- 07:00 to 18:00Botswana side · checked
- Other side
- Makgobistad (South Africa)
- Nearest town
- Lobatse
What to know
- Immigration Department: 07:00 to 18:00. The BMA names Makgobistad but gives no hours, and Drive South Africa says 07:30 to 18:00.
- A small Molopo River post west of Ramatlabama, on the Mahikeng side. Makgobistad was shut by Molopo flooding in March 2025.
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
Quick answers
What time does Phitshane Molopo border post open and close?
07:00 to 18:00 on the Botswana side. Immigration Department: 07:00 to 18:00. The BMA names Makgobistad but gives no hours, and Drive South Africa says 07:30 to 18:00.
Where does Phitshane Molopo border post go?
It crosses to Makgobistad in South Africa. The nearest Botswana town is Lobatse.
Places to stay within 40 km
- Sebothe Motel35.2 KMMotel · Metlojanesebothemotel.com
- Disaneng Yacht Club23.2 KMResort
Sources
- Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Botswana ports of entry with operating hours (PDF, updated April 2025, copy hosted by pcf11.org)
- Botswana Unified Revenue Service, customs offices and border posts list (no hours given)
- Border Management Authority, South African ports of entry (hours list)
- Drive South Africa, Botswana border posts crossing guide (updated 12 June 2026)
- SAnews, BMA suspends operations at five ports of entry (3 March 2025)
Cite as: Travel Africa Guide, "Phitshane Molopo border post hours", checked 12 October 2026, https://travelafrica.guide/botswana/border-posts/phitshane-molopo/