Border post · South Africa to Namibia
Nakop
Short answer: Nakop border post is open 24 hours a day on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to Ariamsvlei in Namibia.
Hours24 hours
Other sideAriamsvlei (Namibia)
Nearest townUpington
RoadN10 / B3
What to know
Main route from Gauteng and Upington to Keetmanshoop and Windhoek.
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 Namibia before you go.
StaySightsEat & drinkHikingFishing
Sources
- Border Management Authority, South African ports of entry (hours list) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
- SARS Customs, list of border posts (last updated 20/12/2024) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
- Namibia Tourism Board, border posts and points of entry (undated) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
- Wikipedia, Namibia 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