Border post · South Africa to Botswana
Platjan
Short answer: Platjan border post is open from 06:00 to 18:00 on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to Platjan in Botswana.
Hours06:00 to 18:00
Other sidePlatjan (Botswana)
Nearest townAlldays
What to know
Wikipedia and Drive South Africa give 08:00 to 16:00.
New higher bridge built in 2022, so it is less often closed by the Limpopo than the old drift crossings.
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 Botswana before you go.
StaySightsEat & drinkHikingFishing
Places to stay within 40 km
1- Mogalakwena River Lodge27.0 KMHotel
Sources
- Border Management Authority, South African ports of entry (hours list) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
- Wikipedia, Botswana 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
- Business Day, Home Affairs withdraws Zanzibar's designation as a point of entry (30 November 2023) · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026