Border post · South Africa to Mozambique
Pafuri
Short answer: Pafuri border post is open from 08:00 to 16:00 on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to Pafuri in Mozambique.
Closed in January 2026 and again from 15 March 2026 for Kruger floods (Luvuvhu River). Reported reopened by 23 March 2026.
Hours08:00 to 16:00
Other sidePafuri (Limpopo National Park, Mozambique)
Nearest townMasisi
RoadS63 (Kruger)
Vehicles4x4 needed on the Mozambique side (sand and river crossings to Mapai and Chicualacuala). Avoid in the rainy season.
What to know
In the far north of Kruger National Park, so you need Kruger entry and a booking.
The BMA hours list also shows a 'Pafuri' under Zimbabwe (08:00 to 18:00). There is no Zimbabwe crossing at Pafuri; treat that line as an error.
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 Mozambique before you go.
StaySightsEat & drinkHikingFishing
Places to stay within 40 km
8- 39.0 KM
- 27.4 KM
- Makuya Camp Site27.6 KMCampsite
- Njalaland Hiking Camp25.1 KMCampsite
- Nthakeni River camp29.4 KMCampsite
- Pafuri Border Camp972 MChalet
- Pafuri Rivecamp29.2 KMCampsite
- Singo Safari Ldge33.9 KMGuest house
Sources
- Border Management Authority, South African ports of entry (hours list) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
- Wikipedia, Mozambique 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
- Getaway, Kruger reopens key routes (23 March 2026) · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
- IOL, BMA closes Pafuri and Giriyondo borders (16 March 2026) · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026