Border post · South Africa to Botswana

Twee Rivieren

NORTHERN CAPE · 26.48°S 20.61°E

Short answer: Twee Rivieren border post is open from 07:30 to 16:00 on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to Two Rivers in Botswana.

Hours07:30 to 16:00
Other sideTwo Rivers (Botswana)
Nearest townAskham
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What to know

Inside the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park at the park's main gate and rest camp; you need park entry.

If you enter from one country and leave into another through the park you must stay at least two nights in the park.

South African immigration for travellers using Mata-Mata (Namibia) is done here.

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

7
  • Kgalagadi Nature Reserve Campsite
    Campsite
    32.6 KM
  • Kalahari Trails
    Guest house
    32.8 KM
  • Kgalagadi Lodge
    Motel
    4.8 KM
  • Kgalagadi Lodge Campsite
    Campsite
    5.0 KM
  • Kij Kij
    Campsite
    37.7 KM
  • Rooidun Guest Farm
    Campsite
    29.3 KM
  • Twee Rivieren Campsite (South Africa)
    Campsite
    720 M

Sources

  1. Border Management Authority, South African ports of entry (hours list) · OFFICIAL · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
  2. Wikipedia, Botswana and South Africa border crossings table · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
  3. Drive South Africa, South Africa border crossing guide (updated 29 July 2026) · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
  4. Tourism Update, border posts reopen in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (2 August 2022) · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026