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Border Opening Times:
08:00 - 17:00 / 7 days a week
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Location:
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa entering Mozambique, Maputo Province (20 min from Ponta do Ouro)
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GPS Coordinates:
-26.864289, 32.829384
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Contact Details:
Tel: +27 35 592 9181
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Fuel Stations:
There is a fuel station en-route in Manguzi (South Africa) and Ponta do Ouro (Mozambique)
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Road Conditions:
Great depending on the route you plan to take however and please note: A 4x4 is required to reach Ponta Malongane, Ponta Mamoli, Santa Maria and various other locations from this border. The road to Ponta do Ouro village is now tarmacked. See below for more detailed information.
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Basic Supplies:
Basic supplies can be purchased in Manguzi and in Ponta do Ouro
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Closest Towns:
Kosi Bay (South Africa) (14km)
Ponta do Ouro (Mozambique) (16km)
Accommodation and Holiday Destinations Near This Border:
Find accommodation in Mozambique and South Africa near the Kosi Bay / Ponta do Ouro Border Post Crossing.
Warning: A 4x4 is required to reach Ponta Malongane, Ponta Mamoli and Santa Maria from this border. However the N200 starting from the Kosi Bay Border and roads leading north to Maputo are fully tarmacked (ie: no 4x4 required to reach Maputo) - see map directions below.
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Kosi Bay Border Control also commonly referred to as the Ponta do Ouro border
Opening times are from 08:00 - 17:00 / 7 days a week. Be at the border early because during the busy holiday period, there can be a large queue of cars waiting to get through the border. Take this into account when timing your travel to Ponta do Ouro and DO NOT BE LATE - the border closes at 5pm on the hour!
The wait at the border may take several hours so patience is key and do not act aggressive with any of the border officials.
Tips before reaching this border:
We strongly advise you fill up with fuel, visit the restroom and gather any supplies needed at Manguzi on the South African side (en-route to the Kosi Bay border) before entering Mozambique.
Note: You are NOT allowed to bring any amount of beer into Mozambique (and don't chance it)! See Mozambique Duty Free Custom & Import Restrictions for more information.
Gloomy weather over Ponta do Ouro's beach back in 2006
Travelling without a 4x4?
Note: You do not need a 4x4 if you are travelling to Maputo (unlike Ponta Malongane & Ponta Mamoli). The road leading onto the N200 from the border going north is tarmacked all the way.
There is secure overnight parking areas on both the South African and Mozambican side of the border for regular 2WD vehicles - please contact them (or the border direct for more information) for daily parking fees (you're looking around R50 - R60 per night). 4x4 transfer services from the border to Ponta do Ouro is offered (see below).
Skelm's Parking (South African side): +27 82 624 6518
Part-it Ponta (Mozambican side): +258 84 580 8525
4x4 transfer services from Kosi Bay border to Ponta Malongane & Ponta Mamoli:
If you are parking your vehicle at the border, then try arrange a 4x4 transfer to your destination through one of the following contacts*:
Alfonso: +258 84 769 9708 or
Sandra: +258 84 731 9049 or
Izak: +258 84 200 3717
*Note: there is a charge for this service and is subject to availability.
Travelling with a 4x4 to Ponta do Ouro, Ponta Malongane & Ponta Mamoli?
If you are crossing with a 4x4 then we highly recommend you deflate your tire pressures to about 1.4 bar (once you cross the border). The sand road to Ponta do Ouro can be very challenging so remember to engage 4x4 transmission and perhaps bring a tow rope in case you get stuck and require assistance getting out (or for helping others who are stuck).
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An elephant spotted in the Reserva Especial de Maputo
Are you travelling to Santa Maria or the Maputo Special Reserve via this border?
Note: A 4x4 is required to navigate the sandy trails within the reserve.
Remember the reserve gates closes half an hour before sunset and opens at sunrise so plan your journey accordingly (note: you have to travel through the reserve to reach Santa Maria). The reserve's entrance fee is approximately MZN 900 per person and per vehicle. *Note - The entrance fee can change!
Directions from Durban to Kosi Bay Border:
Directions from Durban to Kosi Bay Border
From Durban, Travel North along the N2 highway, past Richards Bay, Mtubatuba and the St Lucia turn-off (don't take this turn-off).
Approximately 50km from the St Lucia turn-off, turn right onto the R22, (into and past Hluhluwe) for approximately 130km where you will reach a t-junction (R22 ends).
Turn right and follow this road (don't forget to stopover at Manguzi en-route for fuel and supplies - see tip above) for approximately 40km where you will eventually reach the Kosi bay Border.
Directions from Durban to Kosi Bay Border (scenic route):
Directions from Durban to Kosi Bay Border (scenic route)
From Durban, Travel North along the N2 highway, past Richards Bay, Mtubatuba and the St Lucia turn-off. When you reach Mkuze, continue 10km further along the N2 and then turn right (look out for signs going to Jozini Dam Wall).
Beautiful scenery of the Pongolapoortdam en-route to Kosi Bay Border
This route take you through the scenic mountain pass which overlooks the Pongolapoortdam. Continue travelling on this road (don't turn right into D1823 road) until you go through the town of Jozini (fuel and supplies can be bought here) where you must keep left which will take you over the Jozini Dam wall. Once you go over the dam wall, continue to travel straight (don't turn right into the D1836 road).
Follow this road until you reach a T-junction. Turn Right onto the P522 and stay on this road for approximately 73km (don't take any left or right turns during this stretch) where you will eventually pass Manguzi (another stopover for fuel and supplies) and reach the Kosi bay Border.
Directions from Johannesburg to Kosi Bay Border:
Directions from Johannesburg to Kosi Bay Border
Take the N17 east to Ermelo where you'll join the N2. Continue along the N2 past Piet Retief and Pongola. Once you are alongside the Pongolapoortdam (to your left), you must turn left on a road leading to the Jozini Dam Wall (look out for a sign saying "Jozini" - this unnamed road is approximately 23km from the Phongolo river crossing / Pongola Game Reserve entrance along the N2)
Jozini Dam Wall en-route to Kosi Bay Border
Continue travelling on this road (don't turn right into D1823 road) until you go through the town of Jozini (fuel and supplies can be bought here) where you must keep left which will take you over the Jozini Dam wall. Once you go over the dam wall, continue to travel straight (don't turn right into the D1836 road).
Follow this road until you reach a T-junction. Turn Right onto the P522 and stay on this road for approximately 73km (don't take any left or right turns during this stretch) where you will eventually pass Manguzi (another stopover for fuel and supplies) and reach the Kosi bay Border.
Directions from Pretoria to Kosi Bay Border:
Directions from Pretoria to Kosi Bay Border
Take the N4 east past Emalahleni and turn right down the N11 near Middelburg to Ermelo. From Ermelo join the N2 and continue along the N2 past Piet Retief and Pongola. Once you are alongside the Pongolapoortdam (to your left), you must turn left on a road leading to the Jozini Dam Wall (look out for a sign saying "Jozini" - this unnamed road is approximately 23km from the Phongolo river crossing / Pongola Game Reserve entrance along the N2)
Continue travelling on this road (don't turn right into D1823 road) until you go through the town of Jozini (fuel and supplies can be bought here) where you must keep left which will take you over the Jozini Dam wall. Once you go over the dam wall, continue to travel straight (don't turn right into the D1836 road).
Follow this road until you reach a T-junction. Turn Right onto the P522 and stay on this road for approximately 73km (don't take any left or right turns during this stretch) where you will eventually pass Manguzi (another stopover for fuel and supplies) and reach the Kosi bay Border.
Directions to Ponta do Ouro from the Kosi Bay Border
Directions to Ponta do Ouro from the Kosi Bay Border (4x4 no longer Required).
Directions to Ponta Malongane from the Kosi Bay Border
Directions to Ponta Malongane from the Kosi Bay Border (4x4 Required).
Directions to Ponta Mamoli from the Kosi Bay Border
Directions to Ponta Mamoli from the Kosi Bay Border (4x4 Required).
Directions to Santa Maria from the Kosi Bay Border
Directions to Santa Maria from the Kosi Bay Border (4x4 Required).
Directions to Maputo from the Kosi Bay Border
The N200 and roads that follow north to Maputo are tarmacked and in good condition. You do not need a 4x4 to reach Maputo from the Kosi Bay Border post.
Directions to Maputo from the Kosi Bay Border (4x4 is NOT Required).
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