Border post · South Africa to Mozambique
Kosi Bay
Short answer: Kosi Bay border post is open from 08:00 to 17:00 on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to Ponta do Ouro in Mozambique.
Hours08:00 to 17:00
Other sidePonta do Ouro (Mozambique)
Nearest townManguzi (KwaNgwanase)
RoadR22
What to know
Extended to 06:00 to 20:00 from 15 December 2025 to 15 January 2026, and 06:00 to 18:00 from 27 March to 10 April 2026. Wikipedia and Drive South Africa still give 08:00 to 16:00.
Gateway to Ponta do Ouro and the southern Mozambique coast.
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 Mozambique before you go.
StaySightsEat & drinkHikingFishing
Places to stay within 40 km
8- Kosi Moon Bed & Breakfast11.2 KMGuest house
- Kosi Bay Lodge11.3 KMGuest house
- Kosi Forest Lodge19.2 KMHotel
- Palm Tree Lodge8.9 KMHotel
- Kosi Bay Campsite11.0 KMCampsite
- Kosi Bay Casitas backpackers and camping9.4 KMHostel
- Kosi Bay Chalets10.9 KMChalet
- Kosi Bay Nature Reserve7.1 KMCampsite
Sources
- Border Management Authority, South African ports of entry (hours list) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
- BMA festive season operational plan 2025/2026 (December 2025) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
- IOL, BMA Easter 2026 border hours (2 April 2026) · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
- Wikipedia, Mozambique 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