Where does Tele Bridge border post go?

It crosses to Tele Bridge in Lesotho. The nearest South African town is Sterkspruit.

Border post · South Africa to Lesotho

Tele Bridge

Q: What time does Tele Bridge border post open and close?

06:00 to 22:00 on the South African side.

EASTERN CAPE · 30.43°S 27.57°E

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

Hours06:00 to 22:00

Other sideTele Bridge (Lesotho)

Nearest townSterkspruit

RoadR393 / A24

What to know

Also spelt Telle Bridge. The BMA names it as the alternative when Qacha's Nek is closed (about 190 km away).

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 Lesotho before you go.

StaySightsEat & drinkHikingFishing

Places to stay within 40 km

Mayaputi
Guest house
+27 83 267 5369
23.9 KM
Reedsdell Country Guest Farm
Guest house
+27 45 974 9900
34.8 KM
Balloch Cave Camping
Campsite
33.5 KM
Balloch Cottages Reception
Campsite
33.7 KM
Balloch River Camping
Campsite
33.4 KM
Fort Hook Guest House
Chalet · Fort Hook
17.9 KM

Sources

Border Management Authority, South African ports of entry (hours list) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
Wikipedia, Lesotho 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