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Border post · Botswana to South Africa

Ramotswa

South-East District · 24.87°S 25.88°E

Short answer

Ramotswa border post is open from 07:00 to 19:00 on the Botswana side (checked 12 October 2026). It crosses to Swartkopfontein in South Africa.

Hours
07:00 to 19:00Botswana side · checked
Other side
Swartkopfontein (South Africa)
Nearest town
Ramotswa
Road
A11

What to know

  • Immigration Department (April 2025): 07:00 to 19:00. The BMA hours list and Wikipedia show 06:00 to 22:00 for Swartkopfontein, and Drive South Africa says 07:00 to 18:00. Go with 07:00 to 19:00 at the latest.
  • A quieter alternative to Tlokweng for Gaborone, at Ramotswa village south of the city.

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 Ramotswa border post open and close?

07:00 to 19:00 on the Botswana side. Immigration Department (April 2025): 07:00 to 19:00. The BMA hours list and Wikipedia show 06:00 to 22:00 for Swartkopfontein, and Drive South Africa says 07:00 to 18:00. Go with 07:00 to 19:00 at the latest.

Where does Ramotswa border post go?

It crosses to Swartkopfontein in South Africa. The nearest Botswana town is Ramotswa.

Places to stay within 40 km

8
  • Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone
    Hotel · 4 star · Plot 54366, Western Commercial Rd, Gaborone
    +267 370 4200hilton.com
    24.8 KM
  • Rhulani Safari Lodge
    Hotel · 5 star
    +27 14 553 3981rhulani.com
    32.4 KM
  • Tuningi Safari Lodge
    Hotel · 5 star
    +27 11 781 5384tuningi.com
    35.0 KM
  • Aquarian Tide
    Hotel · Gaborone
    +267 318 7480aquariantide.com
    29.8 KM
  • Gaborone Hotel
    Hotel · Gaborone
    +267 392 2777gaboronehotel.com
    23.6 KM
  • Avani Hotel & Casino
    Hotel · Chuma Drive, Gaborone
    +267 361 6000avanihotels.com
    24.8 KM
  • Buffalo Ridge
    Hotel
    +27 11 234 6500buffaloridgesafari.com
    34.6 KM
  • Tlotlo Hotel & Conference Center
    Hotel · Gaborone
    +267 393 5020tlotlohotel.co.bw
    25.1 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. 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, "Ramotswa border post hours", checked 12 October 2026, https://travelafrica.guide/botswana/border-posts/ramotswa/