Where does Boesmansnek border post go?

It crosses to Ngoangoana, for Sehlabathebe in Lesotho. The nearest South African town is Underberg.

Border post · South Africa to Lesotho

Boesmansnek

Q: What time does Boesmansnek border post open and close?

08:00 to 16:00 on the South African side.

KWAZULU-NATAL · 29.88°S 29.15°E

Short answer: Boesmansnek border post is restricted from 08:00 to 16:00 on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to Ngoangoana, for Sehlabathebe in Lesotho.

Restricted. Listed by the BMA as a port of entry, but not passable by car.

Hours08:00 to 16:00

Other sideNgoangoana, for Sehlabathebe (Lesotho)

Nearest townUnderberg

VehiclesNo vehicles: a footpath and bridle path crossing (Wikipedia). Not a self-drive route.

What to know

Bring your passport, the vehicle's registration papers and, for a hired car, the rental company's letter of authority to take it across. Check the rules for Lesotho before you go.

StaySightsEat & drinkHikingFishing

Places to stay within 40 km

Silverstreams Caravan Park
Caravan park · Silverstreams Farm, Underberg
+27 82 331 6670
7.4 KM
Sani Lodge Backpackers
Hostel · Sani Pass Road
+27 33 702 0330
38.2 KM
Khotso Guest Farm
Hostel · Drakensberg Gardens Road, Underberg
+27 33 701 1502
30.6 KM
Bushmans Nek Holiday Resort
Hotel
+27 33 701 1460
8.8 KM
Cedar Garden Bed & Breakfast
Guest house · Sani Road
+27 83 648 4111
34.7 KM
Goxhill Trout Lodge Campsite
Campsite
39.8 KM
Penwarn Country Lodge
Hostel
19.1 KM
Cobham
Campsite
32.3 KM

Sources

Border Management Authority, South African ports of entry (hours list) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
Wikipedia, Lesotho and South Africa border crossings table · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026