What time does Monantsa Pass border post open and close?

08:00 to 16:00 on the South African side. Extended to 18:00 on some December 2025 and early January 2026 days..

Where does Monantsa Pass border post go?

It crosses to Monantsa Pass in Lesotho. The nearest South African town is Phuthaditjhaba.

Border post · South Africa to Lesotho

Monantsa Pass

FREE STATE · 28.58°S 28.70°E

Short answer: Monantsa Pass border post is open from 08:00 to 16:00 on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to Monantsa Pass in Lesotho.

Hours08:00 to 16:00

Other sideMonantsa Pass (Lesotho)

Nearest townPhuthaditjhaba

What to know

Extended to 18:00 on some December 2025 and early January 2026 days.

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.

StaySightsEat & drinkHikingFishing

Places to stay within 40 km

Golden Gate Hotel
Hotel · Private Bag, Clarens
12.1 KM
The Gate Guesthouse
Guest house · Naude Street
+27 83 636 0219
28.5 KM
Greenfire Lodge Drakensberg
Hotel · 3 star
+27 63 855 8780
28.4 KM
Royal Natal Mahai Camping
Campsite
+27 33 845 1000
26.9 KM
Sunbird Haven
Chalet · Clarens Golf Estate, Clarens
+27 83 309 8253
28.0 KM
Karma Backpackers
Campsite · Piet Retief Street
+27 58 653 1433
30.0 KM
Kiara Lodge
Hotel
15.5 KM
Ledges Retreat
Guest house
+27 82 876 1536
27.5 KM

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
Wikipedia, Lesotho 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