Where does Derdepoort border post go?

It crosses to Sikwane in Botswana. The nearest South African town is Derdepoort.

Border post · South Africa to Botswana

Derdepoort

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

06:00 to 19:00 on the South African side.

NORTH WEST · 24.64°S 26.40°E

Short answer: Derdepoort border post is open from 06:00 to 19:00 on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to Sikwane in Botswana.

Hours06:00 to 19:00

Other sideSikwane (Botswana)

Nearest townDerdepoort

What to know

Briefly closed by Limpopo River flooding in February 2025.

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 Botswana before you go.

StaySightsEat & drinkHikingFishing

Places to stay within 40 km

Rhulani Safari Lodge
Hotel · 5 star
+27 14 553 3981
26.8 KM
Tuningi Safari Lodge
Hotel · 5 star
+27 11 781 5384
24.3 KM
Mosetlha Bush Lodge
Hotel
+27 11 444 9345
17.1 KM
Royal Madikwe
Hotel · 5 star
+27 82 568 8867
26.6 KM
The Bush House
Hotel · 4 star
+27 76 694 0505
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Etali Safari Lodge
Hotel
+27 12 346 0124
10.0 KM
Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge
Hotel
+27 11 781 5431
10.8 KM
Buffalo Ridge
Hotel
+27 11 234 6500
24.4 KM

Sources

Border Management Authority, South African ports of entry (hours list) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
Wikipedia, Botswana 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
SAnews, BMA suspends operations at five ports of entry (3 March 2025) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026