What time does Rietfontein border post open and close?

08:00 to 16:30 on the South African side. The Namibia Tourism Board gives 07:30 to 16:30 for the Namibian side..

Where does Rietfontein border post go?

It crosses to Klein Menasse in Namibia. The nearest South African town is Rietfontein.

Border post · South Africa to Namibia

Rietfontein

NORTHERN CAPE · 26.76°S 20.00°E

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

Hours08:00 to 16:30

Other sideKlein Menasse (Namibia)

Nearest townRietfontein

RoadR31 / C16

What to know

The Namibia Tourism Board gives 07:30 to 16:30 for the Namibian side.

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

Klipkolk Lodge
Guest house · Namibia Road, Philandersbron
+27 71 472 0212
15.8 KM
Klipkolk Camp Site
Campsite · Namibia Road, Philandersbron
15.6 KM
Kalahari Info Centre Tented Camp
Resort
1.9 KM

Sources

Border Management Authority, South African ports of entry (hours list) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
Namibia Tourism Board, border posts and points of entry (undated) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
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