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Border post · South Africa to Lesotho

Caledonspoort

FREE STATE · 28.69°S 28.24°E

Short answer: Caledonspoort border post is open from 06:00 to 22:00 on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to Caledonspoort in Lesotho.

Hours06:00 to 22:00
Other sideCaledonspoort (Lesotho)
Nearest townFouriesburg

What to know

Often extended at peaks: 24 hours on 24 December 2025 and 2 April 2026, to midnight on other peak days.

Shortest route from Gauteng to Butha-Buthe and the northern Lesotho highlands (Afriski).

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.

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Places to stay within 40 km

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Sources

  1. Border Management Authority, South African ports of entry (hours list) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
  2. SARS Customs, list of border posts (last updated 20/12/2024) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
  3. BMA festive season operational plan 2025/2026 (December 2025) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
  4. Wikipedia, Lesotho and South Africa border crossings table · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
  5. Drive South Africa, South Africa border crossing guide (updated 29 July 2026) · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
  6. IOL, BMA Easter 2026 border hours (2 April 2026) · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026