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Border Control Ponta Do Oura Border Post (MOZ/RSA) 08h00 - 17h00

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Located in South Africa :: KZN Elephant Coast  :: Manguzi (KwaNgwanase)
Category: Civil Infrastructure :: Border Control

This is the border between Mozambique and South Africa. Situated within Maputo province in Mozambique is considered one of the best border post between the two countries. On the South African side there is the Kosi Bay border post.

Some travelers need a valid passport with visas when entering Mozambique for approx USD50/ZAR950, however South African Passport holders do not need a visa, other countries passport holders need to contact the Country embassies to inquire about their visa requirements.

A 4x4 vehicle is recommended for travelling from the border to the nearby resort as the roads are still underdeveloped and public transport is scarce but there is a car lock up area on the South African border where the travelers who do not have 4x4 vehicles can park their vehicles under 24hrs guard for a small fee per day.

All visitors travelling with vehicles need to have vehicle registration documents at hand, a driver's licence, a compulsory third party insurance certificate for approx ZAR220, a temporary import permit for vehicle is obtained at the border. If towing anything like quad bikes, trailers or caravan a blue and yellow triangle at the front of the vehicle and at the back of the towed item and cost around R80. For a vehicle more than 6m, a front and rear reflector are needed and a reflective jacket for all drivers.

For more information travelers can contact the Ponta Do Oura Police Station in Mozambique for general inquiries about the border post, they will gladly assist.

Contact
Address :  B1, 10km or 30min SW of Ponta Do Oura, Mozambique.
Contact :  Kosi Bay Border Post Office
Contact 2 :  Ponta Do Oura Police Station ( Commandant Sidique Bilo)
Tel :  +27(0)35 592 9181
Cell :  +258 84 748 4177
Host Website :  Click Here

Opening Times : 

08:00-17:00 (GMT+2) Time Guideline/ 7 days a week

Rates and Payment
Payment Methods Accepted :  Cash, Foreign Currency
Types of Foreign Currency Accepted :  South African Rand(ZAR) and US$ sometimes accepted
Fee/s :  R950pp ;3rd party insurance, import permit : R220 per vehicle, trailer/boat - R80

Activities
Swimming
Diving, Surfing, Sea_Kayaking, Sailing
Notes on Activities :  (Some activities may be offered nearby).

Travelling Information
Closest Main Route :  B1 Between Kosi Bay (RSA) and Ponta Do Oura(Mozambique)

BUYING FROM LOCALS:
Aug-12- If you buy a sim card or air time from one of the locals at the border, make sure they don't charge you R100 for 100meticas of air time. 100 meticas of air time should cost you about R25-R30.

SHOPS & SERVICES:
(Jan-14)- There is a superette in Ponta Do Oura offering basic necessities. Fuel & diesel available. Accommodation and restaurant available. There is a Police station for Ponta Do Oura.

VEHICLE INSURANCE:
If entering Mozambique, you have to buy car insurance at the border, or you can buy it in South Africa at Outdoor Warehouse. (2014).

 Travel Tip!

Cash only!
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