Border post · South Africa to Eswatini
Josefsdal
Short answer: Josefsdal border post is open from 08:00 to 16:00 on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to Bulembu in Eswatini.
Hours08:00 to 16:00
Other sideBulembu (Eswatini)
Nearest townBarberton
RoadR40 / MR20
What to know
Mountain route over the Barberton Makhonjwa hills; gravel on parts of the Eswatini side.
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.
StaySightsEat & drinkHikingFishing
Places to stay within 40 km
8- 36.8 KM
- Under the stars (Bushwhacked Barberton)17.3 KMCampsite
- Barberton Manor Guest House19.4 KMGuest house
- Bushwhacked Barberton17.2 KMGuest house
- Diggers Retreat29.4 KMGuest house
- Fountain Baths Guest House17.9 KMGuest house
- Kromdraai16.2 KMHostel
- Mountain Rock Cottage30.2 KMMountain hut
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