What time does McCarthy's Rest border post open and close?

06:00 to 18:00 on the South African side. Drive South Africa gives 08:00 to 18:00..

Where does McCarthy's Rest border post go?

It crosses to McCarthy's Rust in Botswana. The nearest South African town is Van Zylsrus.

Border post · South Africa to Botswana

McCarthy's Rest

NORTHERN CAPE · 26.20°S 22.57°E

Short answer: McCarthy's Rest border post is open from 06:00 to 18:00 on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to McCarthy's Rust in Botswana.

Hours06:00 to 18:00

Other sideMcCarthy's Rust (Botswana)

Nearest townVan Zylsrus

RoadR380 / B210

What to know

Drive South Africa gives 08:00 to 18:00.

Route towards Tsabong.

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

Springbokpan Guest Farm
Guest house
7.5 KM
Springbokpan Guest Farm campsite
Campsite
7.4 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