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Border post · Namibia to Zambia

Wenela (Katima Mulilo)

Zambezi · 17.48°S 24.25°E

Short answer

Wenela (Katima Mulilo) border post is open 24 hours a day on the Namibian side (checked 12 October 2026). It crosses to Sesheke in Zambia.

Hours
Open 24 hoursNamibian side · checked
Other side
Sesheke (Zambia)
Nearest town
Katima Mulilo
Road
B8

What to know

  • Open 24 hours since 31 July 2023 (Home Affairs announcement as reported), and the Zambezi governor said in July 2026 that the border is open 24/7. The Namibia Tourism Board still lists 06:00 to 17:00 for Wenela/Sesheke (and an unnamed Namibia/Zambia row at 06:00 to 18:00); CBRTA (2019) and KAZA.org give 06:00 to 18:00.
  • The Katima Mulilo Bridge over the Zambezi links Katima Mulilo with Sesheke. It is a busy freight crossing on the Walvis Bay to Zambia corridor.

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 Zambia asks of your passport: visa, fees and the papers it wants to see

Check the entry rules for Zambia before you go.

Quick answers

What time does Wenela (Katima Mulilo) border post open and close?

24 hours on the Namibian side. Open 24 hours since 31 July 2023 (Home Affairs announcement as reported), and the Zambezi governor said in July 2026 that the border is open 24/7. The Namibia Tourism Board still lists 06:00 to 17:00 for Wenela/Sesheke (and an unnamed Namibia/Zambia row at 06:00 to 18:00); CBRTA (2019) and KAZA.org give 06:00 to 18:00.

Where does Wenela (Katima Mulilo) border post go?

It crosses to Sesheke in Zambia. The nearest Namibian town is Katima Mulilo.

Places to stay within 40 km

8
  • Caprivi Mutoya Lodge & Campsite
    Hotel · Kalimbeza Road, Katima Mulilo
    +264 66 253 553caprivimutoyalodge.com
    25.2 KM
  • Zambezi Mubala Lodge
    Hotel
    +264 61 427 200gondwana-collection.com
    34.2 KM
  • Caprivi Houseboat Safari Lodge
    Guest house · Katima Mulilo
    8.0 KM
  • Happy Forest B&B
    Hotel · Katima Mulilo
    9.2 KM
  • Caprivi Cabins River Lodge
    Hotel
    7.1 KM
  • Muchenje River Camp
    Campsite
    29.8 KM
  • NAMU Apartments
    Guest house
    8.3 KM
  • Namwi Island Lodge
    Campsite
    10.1 KM

Sources

  1. Namibia Tourism Board, border posts and points of entry (undated)checked 12 Oct 2026, official
  2. Travel News Africa, Katima Mulilo border post to operate on a 24-hour basis from 31 July 2023 (27 June 2023)checked 12 Oct 2026, one source only
  3. The Namibian, Zambezi borders reach record import and export values (7 July 2026)checked 12 Oct 2026, one source only
  4. Cross-Border Road Transport Agency, Namibia country handbook, table of border posts and hours (PDF, March 2019)checked 12 Oct 2026, one source only
  5. Wikipedia, Katima Mulilo Bridgechecked 12 Oct 2026, one source only
  6. KAZA.org, border crossings guide (2026)checked 12 Oct 2026, one source only
  7. Wikipedia, B8 road (Namibia)checked 12 Oct 2026, one source only

Cite as: Travel Africa Guide, "Wenela (Katima Mulilo) border post hours", checked 12 October 2026, https://travelafrica.guide/namibia/border-posts/wenela/