Where does Onverwacht border post go?

It crosses to Salitje in Eswatini. The nearest South African town is Pongola.

Border post · South Africa to Eswatini

Onverwacht

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

08:00 to 18:00 on the South African side.

KWAZULU-NATAL · 27.32°S 31.64°E

Short answer: Onverwacht border post is open from 08:00 to 18:00 on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to Salitje in Eswatini.

Hours08:00 to 18:00

Other sideSalitje (Eswatini)

Nearest townPongola

What to know

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 Eswatini before you go.

StaySightsEat & drinkHikingFishing

Places to stay within 40 km

Coco Cabana
Hotel · 4 star · Hans Strydom Street, Pongola
+27 21 762 1543
6.5 KM
Nkwazi Lake Lodge
Chalet · N2, Lake Jozini
+27 34 435 1123
26.4 KM
Mhlozi Bush Lodge
Chalet · N2, Leeukop Gate
+27 34 435 1123
21.6 KM
The Guest House Pongola
Hotel · Doctor Jansen Street, Pongola
+27 82 609 8754
6.6 KM
Inyati Lodge
Chalet · Golela Road
+27 34 435 1123
21.3 KM
Mpalane Fishing Lodge
Chalet · N2, Lake Jozini
+27 34 435 1123
25.7 KM
Mvubu River Lodge
Chalet · Golela Road
+27 34 435 1123
21.0 KM
Sondaba Bush Lodge
Chalet · N2, Leeukop Gate
+27 34 435 1123
23.7 KM

Sources

Border Management Authority, South African ports of entry (hours list) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
Wikipedia, Eswatini 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