Where does Skilpadshek border post go?

It crosses to Pioneer Gate in Botswana. The nearest South African town is Zeerust.

Border post · South Africa to Botswana

Skilpadshek

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

06:00 to 00:00 on the South African side.

NORTH WEST · 25.28°S 25.71°E

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

Hours06:00 to 00:00

Other sidePioneer Gate (Botswana)

Nearest townZeerust

RoadN4 / A2

What to know

On the Trans-Kalahari Corridor; main truck route to Gaborone and Lobatse.

Closed for one day on 23 September 2025 (SARS notice).

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

Botslano Campsite
Campsite
32.0 KM
Legora Campsitze
Campsite
34.4 KM
Lerako Campsite
Campsite
30.9 KM
Mogobe Tented Camp
Campsite
31.1 KM
Sefari Campsite
Campsite
31.6 KM
Sentry Hill
Campsite
34.4 KM
Swartfontein
Campsite
34.8 KM

Sources

Border Management Authority, South African ports of entry (hours list) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
SARS Customs, list of border posts (last updated 20/12/2024) · 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
SARS, temporary closure of Skilpadshek and Pioneer border posts on 23 September 2025 · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026