Border post · Botswana to South Africa

Two Rivers

Kgalagadi District · 26.48°S 20.61°E

Short answer

Two Rivers border post is open from 07:00 to 16:00 on the Botswana side (checked 12 October 2026). It crosses to Twee Rivieren in South Africa.

Hours
07:00 to 16:00Botswana side · checked
Other side
Twee Rivieren (South Africa)
Nearest town
Bokspits
Road
R360 (South African side)

What to know

  • The Immigration Department gives 07:00 to 16:00 for Two Rivers. The BMA and Wikipedia give 07:30 to 16:00 for Twee Rivieren, so cross between 07:30 and 16:00.
  • Inside the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, at the Twee Rivieren gate. Wikipedia lists it as a tourist crossing only, so it is for park visitors and not a through route for trucks.

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 Two Rivers border post open and close?

07:00 to 16:00 on the Botswana side. The Immigration Department gives 07:00 to 16:00 for Two Rivers. The BMA and Wikipedia give 07:30 to 16:00 for Twee Rivieren, so cross between 07:30 and 16:00.

Where does Two Rivers border post go?

It crosses to Twee Rivieren in South Africa. The nearest Botswana town is Bokspits.

Places to stay within 40 km

8
  • Two Rivers Campsite (Botswana)
    Campsite
    1.7 KM
  • Two Rivers Rest Camp (Botswana)
    Chalet
    1.0 KM
  • Kgalagadi Nature Reserve Campsite
    Campsite
    32.6 KM
  • Rooiputs Campsite
    Campsite
    21.2 KM
  • Kalahari Trails
    Guest house
    32.8 KM
  • Kgalagadi Lodge
    Motel
    4.8 KM
  • Kgalagadi Lodge Campsite
    Campsite
    5.0 KM
  • Kij Kij
    Campsite
    37.7 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

Cite as: Travel Africa Guide, "Two Rivers border post hours", checked 12 October 2026, https://travelafrica.guide/botswana/border-posts/two-rivers/