From Johannesburg: Botswana Cross-Border Road Experience
ID: GYG1420867-2169382
Category:
Country: Botswana
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Experience two Southern African countries in one day on a scenic cross-border journey from Johannesburg to Gaborone. Enjoy a bushveld stop, border crossing experience, and complimentary refreshments.
Experience the unique adventure of travelling between two Southern African countries on this scenic overland journey from Johannesburg to Gaborone.
More than simply travelling from one destination to another, this experience combines beautiful landscapes, a genuine international border crossing, and a brief introduction to Botswana's capital city, allowing you to discover more of Southern Africa along the way.
Your journey begins with pickup from Johannesburg or surrounding areas before travelling through the open landscapes of Gauteng and the North West Province in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
A scenic stop in the North West bushveld offers the perfect opportunity to stretch your legs, enjoy complimentary bottled water and a locally inspired South African snack, and capture photographs of the surrounding countryside.
Continue to the South Africa–Botswana border, where your driver will assist with immigration procedures while you experience one of Southern Africa's busiest international land crossings.
After entering Botswana, continue through the country's peaceful countryside towards Gaborone.
Before reaching your accommodation, stop briefly at one of Gaborone's best-known landmarks, the Three Dikgosi Monument, where you'll have time to admire this important public monument and take photographs before continuing to your hotel or chosen destination.
Whether travelling for business or leisure, you'll experience two countries, diverse landscapes, and Botswana's welcoming capital in a single memorable journey.
Choose between a one-way journey or a convenient round-trip option.
Highlights
- Enjoy a scenic cross-border journey from Johannesburg to Gaborone
- Stop at the Three Dikgosi Monument and learn about its significance
- Travel through the open landscapes of Gauteng and the North West Province
- Cross the South Africa–Botswana border with assistance from your driver
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Cross-border bookings must be made at least 5 days before departure to allow sufficient time to prepare and verify the required travel documentation.
Travellers are responsible for ensuring they carry a valid passport and any visas or documents required to enter Botswana.
Pickup is available from Johannesburg, Sandton, Midrand, Pretoria, OR Tambo International Airport, and surrounding areas.
Travel time is approximately 6–7 hours, depending on traffic and border processing times.
The itinerary includes scheduled comfort and sightseeing stops.
Child and booster seats are available on request.
Additional route deviations must be arranged before travel and may incur additional charges.
INCLUDED
- Pickup in Johannesburg and surrounding areas
- Drop-off anywhere within Gaborone
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Scenic bushveld photo stop
- Border crossing assistance
- Complimentary bottled water
- Fuel and toll fees
- Cross-border vehicle permits
- Passenger liability insurance
- Luggage assistance
- Child seat or booster seat available upon request
- Optional round-trip journey (if selected)
NOT INCLUDED
- Passport or visa fees (if applicable)
- Attraction entrance fees other than included stops
- Meals
- Accommodation
- Personal purchases
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
