Great location at border crossing and with view of the river. Martins drift is the border post on the botswana side between botswana and south africa. Map of botswana border post with open times and telephone. Map from johannesburg to martins drift border control. We lucked out and it only took us 5 hours to cross. Martins drift bed and breakfast accommodation book today. Martins drift you need about bwp 200 at the botswana side of the border before you can go through to pay for vehicle expenses only. Dont miss out on our great deals from r380 per person sharing and keep an eye out for specials. Approximate driving distance between johannesburg and martins drift border control botswana is 591 kms or 367. The lodge overlooks the limpopo river offering a unique character. Martins drift is a border post on the botswanan side of the border with south africa. The service is free of charge and is done to promote our caltex filling station next to the martins drift border. We are situated along the limpopo river at the martins drift border post, just four hours from gauteng. Distance between johannesburg and martins drift border.
Deo valente at martins drift limpopo groblersbrug accommodation. Kwa nokeng lodge in botswana best price guaranteed. We have spent our time cultivating, nurturing and tending the lodge to accommodate you, our valued guest. Hi we are crossing the border into botswana at martins drift. Tracks4africa padkos martins drift border post bots. Klippan river lodge is situated on the banks of the limpopo river, next to the groblers bridge martin s drift border posts. Only 32 kilometres from martins driftgroblersbrug border post, a four hour drive from johannesburg and a four hour drive from gaborone. Botswana selfdrive safari botswana border post times. The staff at kwa nokeng in botswana really tries to go the extra mile for their guests. Routes from northern kruger to martins drift border crossing.
Kwa nokeng lodge, kwa nokeng offroad adventures and kwa nokeng complex is a familyowned business in the tuli block in botswana. The lodge is reached from the fuel station just off the main road at martins drift groblers bridge. Nearly every botswana zionist was returning from all night easter prayers and the border post was chaos. Yes, you can travel and see botswana without having a 4x4. Affordable accommodation for everyone, from cheap and cheerful selfcatering holiday houses to luxury villas. Once through the martin s drift border proceed to the caltex filling station next to the border, you will see the kwa nokeng lodge entrance at the filling station. We used martins drift on our way back took us way longer and was much busieralsothe piece of tar road that you will get just past martins drift into bots was the worst piece of potholed road that we had in or whole 2 week trip in bots. It takes 11 hours, 49 minutes to travel from johannesburg to martins drift border control botswana.
The lodge is conveniently situated as a stopover on the way to or from botswana or mozambique. You can also try a different route while coming back by adding multiple destinations. Martins drift to plumtree south africa message board. Pontdrift is the most exciting of the botswana border posts to cross over.
Depending on the vehicle you choose, you can also calculate the amount of co2 emissions from your vehicle and assess the environment impact. Map of martins drift border post use our map below to find accommodation in martins drift border post or in towns nearby. If you dont mind gravel roads and a 30km detour, the stockpoort border post is a good alternative to martins drift just bear in mind that these alternative border posts have different opening and closing times to martins drift. From johannesburg to the khama rhino sanctuary in botswana. Maps, photos, and points of interest for martins drift, botswana spot feature border post. The foreign exchange at martin s drift operates on current exchange rates and its a good alternative to changing cash next to the road. Botswana borders several countries, south africa, zimbabwe and zambia, information on the border crossings into botswana and details of opening hours, crossing procedures, vehicle paperwork and what you can take across the border into and out of botswana. Due to a major site upgrade we have decided to start afresh.
Im driving into botswana after spending time in kruger and am unsure about the best way to get from punda maria rest camp to martins drift for the crossing to botswana. We stayed for 4 nights as a group of 11 including 3 young children. It was smooth driving through south africa until we hit the martins drift border. South africa border crossing guide drive south africa. Only 160km from martins drift we found another gem. Mark edwards, former marine and host of the wake up america radio show. Driving distance calculator and driving directions limpopo. Klippan river lodge is situated on the banks of the limpopo river. This journey totaled 1200 km and 14 hours of driving not including pitstops along the way as well as the border crossing at martins drift. South african and international drivers licenses are accepted. Were going to spend a week in botswana in april 2017. Ensure you have enough fuel to travel to the kwa nokeng complex at martins drift in botswana as fuel is cheaper in botswana than in sa. As its close to our home 240km from centurion we will be back soon.
Botswana borders information on the borders of botswana africa. Road transport permit p40 national road safety p20 valid for a calendar year up to 31 december p20 will also be charged on a trailer thirdparty insurance p50 motor vehicle insurance mini buses and buses will pay a higher fee temporary import permit tip this form will be issued at the border post on entry. A valid passport book and vehicle papers must always accompany your car. If youre travelling from south africa across borders vehicles should bear a za. The accommodation was extremely comfortable and very well equipped with great bathrooms all with indoor and outdoor showers. Once through the martins drift border proceed to the caltex filling station next to the border, you will see the kwa nokeng lodge entrance at the filling station. These border posts are mostly efficient, well managed and maintained.
Pont drift border post, mashatu botswana lonely planet. Hi everyone, one our first trip to botswana we will be using the martin s drift border crossing to get into botswana from south africa. The location of the lodge is perfect on the botswana side of the south africabotswana border post, but a bit awkward to get to through the forecourt of a fuel station. Groblers bridge bed and breakfast cheap hotel guest house. It is important to have a valid passport and sufficient funds to facilitate your stay when reaching the border post. Along with it, estimate travel time from pretoria to martins drift to calculate the time you will spend travelling. Keep up to date with the latest news, accommodation specials and newly added lodges in south africa by simply. In order to enable tourists getting through the martins drift border post in no time, we.
Sherwood, martins drift, sherwood, botswana great location show map. I want to ensure that i have enough time to get through the border or make plans to stop somewhere on the sa side. At martins drift border you will be able to change money. Thirdparty insurance compulsory obtained at border post for r225 or at an aa accredited sales agent store road access fee based on the vehicles size paid on entry only. Along with it, estimate travel time from pretoria to martins drift to. A convenient stopover on the way to, or from botswana. With 2 listings in martins drift, our handy martins drift map search and great low prices, its easy to book the perfect holiday accommodation for your martins drift. Will i be able to get any pula before this to pay the border crossing fees.
Now the mashatu reservation office tells me i need some sort of certificate from the rental company to show to the border patrol officers, so. On your way to botswana groblersbrug border control. For example, they will obtain vehicle permits for you from the martins drift border post, prior to your arrival. This page has information on hotels, lodges, camp sites and self catering accommodation in martins drift botswana. Welcome to kwa nokeng lodge martins drift botswana. All americans who read this book should worry about the governments ability to protect us from terrorist and drug lords.
When self driving into botswana from neighbouring countries give yourself enough time to clear customs and immigration at border posts, so you can get to self drive holiday 4x4 selfdriving tips suv selfdrive 4 x 4 selfdrive routes best selfdrive routes selfdrive seasons driving to maun selfdrive safari advice border post times. Martins drift is the border post on the botswana side, between botswana and south africa. Welcome to african ranches river camp martins drift botswana. Buffalo thorn safari lodge is a 4star game lodge were you can experience hospitality in the way africa has always nurtured its favourites. The return distance between pretoria to martins drift is 396 km. We have seven rooms which are all equipped with two three. When traveling enroute tom burke n11 as the gateway to your african destination, you will find an oasis 2 km before grobler bridge the south african border post martin s drift the botswana border post. The martins drift crossing is a good one, and usually quick an easy, and kwa nokeng lodge is right next to the border post, on the botswana side. We stayed here as a last night in botswana as it is very convenient to the south african border for an early start. The fee to go in seemed a bit pricey, 98000 kwatcha but there was no going back now.
This is an ideal breakaway for the whole family or a group retreat. As we are planning to depart from johannesburg airport around 2pm, were unsure which border crossing to use since some sites quote its closing time at 6pm, others at 10pm our first destination is khama rhino sanctuary. Martins drift border post vehicle permit services kwa. Six of us plus luggage and food for a week need to get from johannesburg to pont drift where we will be collected by friends. Groblersbrug is a border crossing between south africa and botswana on the limpopo river in limpopo. I always make use of their services when using martins drift. We are ideal for small groups, conferences and corporate getaways. Thl frequently uses the martins drift, gaborone and lobatse border posts.
There is a filling station, a shop and a bottle store. Nov 14, 2011 border charges going to zimbabwe private car below is a list of charges. You will be required to report to customs then immigration, have your gate pass stamped and cross over into botswana. Border crossing fees for botswana road permits january 2018 subject to change. Citizens of sa do not need a visa for crossing a botswana border post.
Struthie1 the route you take to begin with would depend on where you exit the park, but you should head for gravelotte and tzaneen along the r71 to polokwane pietersburg and then get across to the n11 to martins drift border post and straight across until you get to the a1 in botswana. Check map from pretoria to martins drift for clear directions. Contact information you need for border posts and airports in botswana. The campsite offers ablution facilities with hot and cold water showers, although there is no electricity. When traveling enroute tom burke n11 as the gateway to your african destination, you will find an oasis 2 km before grobler bridge the south african border post martins drift the botswana border post. We left from swaziland on easter monday planning for an easy 9 hour drive to francistown botswanna. Accommodation at kwa nokeng lodge martins drift kwa nokeng lodge, is a familyowned business in the tuli block in botswana. Unfortunately there are no listings in this particular town area suburb. We split the drive into two days, our halfway point. We have seven rooms which are all equipped with two threequarter beds, minibars, airconditioners, ceiling fans and ensuite bathrooms with showers. The only list you need to consult before heading over the border to botswana. Martins drift border crossing botswana message board. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch.
If youre interested in traveling through south africa this holiday, book a. Only 40kms from groblersbrug and martin s drift border post, it offers a unique and peaceful stop towards your destination. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Pont drift border crossing south africa message board.
Lots of animals around and the most impressive outside bathroom, and 2 outside showers. Baobab farm cottages is set in the heart of the koedoesrand bushveld and gateway to botswana and majestic baobab country. Kwa nokeng lodge, is a familyowned business in the tuli block in botswana. All nestled under a big fig tree, you will find overnight accommodation in air conditioned chalets, a camping site with. Deo valente at martins drift is located in limpopo groblersbrug. Martins drift to plumtree south africa forum tripadvisor. Klippan river lodge accommodation near ellisras lephalale.
If you are a visitor searching for places to stay in this particular town area suburb, please be sure to visit again, from time to time. Limpopo south africa driving distance calculator, calculates the distance and driving directions between two addresses, places, cities, villages, towns or airports in limpopo south africa. After the border post you drive about an hour of very good gravel and then tar towards palapye serowe. On request, we prepare dinners and breakfasts as well as take away brunch packs. Bordering the banks of the limpopo river, kwa nokeng lodge is a great choice for guests hoping to enjoy a memorable bushveld getaway. The big fig inn your overnight pitstop enroute your. Deo valente at martin s drift is located in limpopo groblersbrug. We are planing to enter botswana travelling in mid august at martin s drift and we wont have any pulas, as we will arrive to sa from europe.
Distance between martins drift border control botswana and. All roomsunits are airconditioned and some of them are equipped with tvs. A great spot near the south africa botswana groblersbrug martin s drift border post. Beautiful private and big campsite in the middle of the veld.
Im about to cross the border at pont drift, driving up there with a rental vehicle from joburg. Temporary import permit this form will be issued at the border post on entry. Drive south africa takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information as this may change. To find the map for the driving distance from johannesburg to martins drift border control botswana, please enter the source and destination and then select the driving mode. I saw in several posts that you have to pay in cash the fees for entering botswana. Tracks4africa padkos martins drift border post botsrsa. Martin s drift is the border post on the botswana side, between botswana and south africa. We are 400 m from groblersbridge border post and martins drift border post. Weltevreden country guest lodge is situated in tom burke on weltevreden farm which is located approximately 4 km from martin s drift groblers bridge border post into botswana.
The biggest problem at martins drift groblers bridge is the line at the counter to pay your entry fees. Travel time refers to the time taken if the distance is covered by a car. Struthie1 the route you take to begin with would depend on where you exit the park, but you should head for gravelotte and tzaneen along the r71 to polokwane pietersburg and then get across to the n11 to martin s drift border post and straight across until you get to the a1 in botswana. Getting from johannesburg to pont drift border post. As we are planning to depart from johannesburg airport around 2pm, were unsure which border crossing to use since some sites quote its closing time at 6pm, others at 10pm. If you are looking for martins drift holiday accommodation, safarinow has a selection of package deals, lodge, selfcatering holiday accommodation in martins drift and surrounds. Botswana travel how to get to botswana victoria falls guide. Hi, i would like to ask i looked at older posts but could not find exact information about paying fees at martin s drift border. Map from johannesburg to martins drift border control botswana. I can see on the map that there is an atm after the border at sherwood range or palapaye but wonder if there is anything actually at the border if. The lodge comprises several tents and bungalows set in landscaped grounds on teh banks of the river limpopo. Youre spoilt for choice with 1 option of selfcatering accommodation in martins drift. The airconditioned and fully equipped conference venue at the kwa nokeng lodge in botswana can accommodate 30 people.
You can pay your border fees in various currencies, including botswana pula and south african. In its final year, the company employed about 19,500 people throughout the u. Botswana border posts crossing guide the border post map above shows the closed and open borders for south africa as of the 17th of march 2020. Martins drift border post times 4x4 community forum. Selfcatering accommodation in martins drift top 20 earn. With 2 listings in martins drift, our handy martins drift map search and great low prices, its easy to book the perfect holiday accommodation for your martins drift visit. Coming from sa you will enter the groblersbridge border post first. The border post where we are heading is called martin drift, or at least this is indicated on the maps, but the road signs do not report it, as we only see the indications for groblers bridge we wonder why. Deo valente at martin s drift limpopo groblersbrug accommodation.
All they want in return is for you to fill up at their filling station or use their forex office, all situated right at the border post. It takes 4 hours, 45 minutes to travel from martins drift border control botswana to francistown. Hi everyone, one our first trip to botswana we will be using the martins drift border crossing to get into botswana from south africa. Botswana border posts crossing guide drive south africa. It is located at martins drift border post, making it an ideal option for guests en route to south africa or for guests who hope to explore botswana. The lodge offers an ideal stopover for business and leisure travellers, as well as an overnight facility catering for guests attending 2 of the wedding venues in the area. Departing from the jungle of johannesburg, at 05h00 and make our way through the bushveld with its baobab trees via martins drift border post to palapye. Border crossing into botswana everything you need to know. To find the map for the driving distance from johannesburg to martin s drift border control botswana, please enter the source and destination and then select the driving mode. Kitchenette bath shower toilet basin aircondition in some units dstv tv. Boy, theres something about this that doesnt pass the smell test. Approximate driving distance between martins drift border control botswana and francistown is 238 kms or 147. We are situated along the limpopo river at the martin s drift border post, just four hours from gauteng.
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