Where does Zanzibar border post go?

It crosses to Zanzibar in Botswana. The nearest South African town is Alldays.

Border post · South Africa to Botswana

Zanzibar

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

Closed on the South African side.

LIMPOPO · 22.57°S 28.47°E

Short answer: Zanzibar border post is closed on the South African side (checked 7 October 2026). It crosses to Zanzibar in Botswana.

Closed. Botswana closed its side permanently in March 2023 because of repeated flooding, and Home Affairs withdrew Zanzibar as a port of entry from 1 December 2023.

HoursClosed

Other sideZanzibar (Botswana)

Nearest townAlldays

RoadR561

What to know

Still shown on older maps and in some guides with hours of 08:00 to 16:00. Use Platjan instead.

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

Mogalakwena River Lodge
Hotel
35.7 KM

Sources

Business Day, Home Affairs withdraws Zanzibar's designation as a point of entry (30 November 2023) · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026
Wikipedia, Botswana and South Africa border crossings table · SINGLE SOURCE · CHECKED 7 OCTOBER 2026