Where does Onseepkans border post go?

It crosses to Velloorsdrif in Namibia. The nearest South African town is Pofadder.

Border post · South Africa to Namibia

Onseepkans

Q: What time does Onseepkans border post open and close?

08:00 to 16:30 on the South African side. Sources disagree: Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap 08:00 to 16:30, Drive South Africa 08:00 to 17:00, Namibia Tourism Board 08:00 to 22:00. Not in the BMA hours list, so I used the shortest window..

NORTHERN CAPE · 28.74°S 19.30°E

Short answer: Onseepkans border post is open from 08:00 to 16:30 on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to Velloorsdrif in Namibia.

Hours08:00 to 16:30

Other sideVelloorsdrif (Namibia)

Nearest townPofadder

RoadR358 / C10

What to know

Sources disagree: Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap 08:00 to 16:30, Drive South Africa 08:00 to 17:00, Namibia Tourism Board 08:00 to 22:00. Not in the BMA hours list, so I used the shortest window.

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

Places to stay within 40 km

Pella Orange River Resort Campsite
Campsite
28.8 KM

Sources

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
Namibia Tourism Board, border posts and points of entry (undated) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026