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Border post · Namibia to South Africa

Sendelingsdrif

Karas · 28.11°S 16.88°E

Short answer

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

SANParks said the pontoon, closed since early December 2025 for high Orange River levels, would reopen on 16 February 2026 (as relayed on 13 February 2026). It closes again whenever the river is high.

Hours
07:30 to 16:30Namibian side · checked
Other side
Sendelingsdrift (South Africa)
Nearest town
Rosh Pinah
Vehicles
Vehicles cross the Orange River on a pontoon, which runs only when the river level allows.

What to know

  • Sources disagree: Namibia Tourism Board 07:30 to 16:30, Wikipedia 08:00 to 16:30, CBRTA (2019) 07:00 to 24:00, which looks like an error. Drive South Africa gives 08:00 to 17:00 for the South African side. Plan on crossing between 08:00 and 16:30.
  • Inside the |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park; you need a park permit.

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 Sendelingsdrif border post open and close?

07:30 to 16:30 on the Namibian side. Sources disagree: Namibia Tourism Board 07:30 to 16:30, Wikipedia 08:00 to 16:30, CBRTA (2019) 07:00 to 24:00, which looks like an error. Drive South Africa gives 08:00 to 17:00 for the South African side. Plan on crossing between 08:00 and 16:30.

Where does Sendelingsdrif border post go?

It crosses to Sendelingsdrift in South Africa. The nearest Namibian town is Rosh Pinah.

Places to stay within 40 km

8
  • Potjiespram Campsite
    Campsite
    sanparks.org
    9.3 KM
  • Sendelingsdrif Rest Camp
    Chalet
    sanparks.org
    1.9 KM
  • De Hoop Campsite
    Campsite
    30.3 KM
  • Namuskluft Camping
    Campsite
    13.9 KM
  • Richtersberg Campsite
    Campsite
    37.0 KM
  • Amica Guest House
    Guest house
    19.5 KM
  • Bo Plaats Rest Camp
    Campsite
    31.1 KM
  • Camp Spot
    Campsite
    24.8 KM

Sources

  1. Namibia Tourism Board, border posts and points of entry (undated)checked 12 Oct 2026, official
  2. Cross-Border Road Transport Agency, Namibia country handbook, table of border posts and hours (PDF, March 2019)checked 12 Oct 2026, one source only
  3. Wikipedia, Namibia and South Africa border crossings tablechecked 12 Oct 2026, one source only
  4. Drive South Africa, South Africa border crossing guide (updated 29 July 2026)checked 12 Oct 2026, one source only
  5. TravelComments blog, Sendelingsdrift pontoon reopens, relaying SANParks (13 February 2026)checked 12 Oct 2026, one source only

Cite as: Travel Africa Guide, "Sendelingsdrif border post hours", checked 12 October 2026, https://travelafrica.guide/namibia/border-posts/sendelingsdrif/