Where does Bothashoop border post go?

It crosses to Gege in Eswatini. The nearest South African town is eMkhondo (Piet Retief).

Border post · South Africa to Eswatini

Bothashoop

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

08:00 to 16:00 on the South African side. Wikipedia's map label gives 08:00 to 15:00; the BMA list, the Wikipedia table and Drive South Africa give 08:00 to 16:00..

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Short answer: Bothashoop border post is open from 08:00 to 16:00 on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to Gege in Eswatini.

Hours08:00 to 16:00

Other sideGege (Eswatini)

Nearest towneMkhondo (Piet Retief)

RoadMR13 (Eswatini side)

What to know

Wikipedia's map label gives 08:00 to 15:00; the BMA list, the Wikipedia table and Drive South Africa give 08:00 to 16:00.

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 Eswatini before you go.

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Places to stay within 40 km

Sundowners Caravan Park
Campsite · Piet Retief
+27 71 612 5094
17.3 KM
LA Guest House
Hotel · Market Street, Piet Retief
+27 17 826 2837
17.3 KM
Welverdiend Guest House
Hotel · Kruger Street
+27 79 513 5302
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Dusk to Dawn
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Beke beke
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Boekenhout kamp
Chalet
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Sources

Border Management Authority, South African ports of entry (hours list) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
Wikipedia, Eswatini and South Africa border crossings table · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
Drive South Africa, South Africa border crossing guide (updated 29 July 2026) · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026