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Border post · South Africa to Botswana

Ramatlabama

NORTH WEST · 25.65°S 25.58°E

Short answer: Ramatlabama border post is open from 06:00 to 22:00 on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to Ramatlabama in Botswana.

Hours06:00 to 22:00
Other sideRamatlabama (Botswana)
Nearest townMahikeng
RoadN18 / A1

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 Botswana before you go.

StaySightsEat & drinkHikingFishing

Places to stay within 40 km

8
  • Mommy‘s Guest House
    Guest house · Havenga Street, Mahikeng
    +27 18 381 2696
    23.5 KM
  • Garden View Guest Lodge
    Guest house · North Street, Mahikeng
    23.9 KM
  • Kobo Segole Guest Lodge
    Guest house · Churchill Avenue, Mahikeng
    23.7 KM
  • Molopo Lodge
    Guest house · North Street, Mahikeng
    24.0 KM
  • Cookes Lake
    Hotel · Mahikeng
    25.3 KM
  • Le VI Guest house & Conference centre
    Motel · Cecil Rhodes Avenue, Libertas
    23.2 KM
  • Legae La Roma
    Hotel · University Drive
    20.6 KM
  • Libertas Guest House
    Motel · Cecil Rhodes Avenue, Libertas
    23.2 KM

Sources

  1. Border Management Authority, South African ports of entry (hours list) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
  2. SARS Customs, list of border posts (last updated 20/12/2024) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
  3. Wikipedia, Botswana and South Africa border crossings table · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
  4. Drive South Africa, South Africa border crossing guide (updated 29 July 2026) · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026