Beitbridge Border Post

The old bridge at Beitbridge border post. It's now used by pedestrians whilst the New Limpopo Bridge is used for vehicle crossing.

The list important contact numbers at Beitbridge on the Zimbabwe side. Once in a while one may require professional information from border authorities, then these are the people to get in touch with.

Once in a while, Beitbridge has periods of congestion by travellers going one direction. The worst times to travel is going north to Zimbabwe just before major holidays like Christmas and going to South Africa after holidays.
If one can, it's best to avoid these periods altogether.

Beitbridge border post on the Zimbabwe side is divided into three main sections, Commercial Terminal, Bus Terminal and Private Car and Pedestrian Terminal. There are Zimborders traffic controllers at the two roundabouts leading into the border from either South Africa or Zimbabwe.
It's best to get reliable information from Zimborders website.

Best times to go through Beitbridge border is in the morning going to Zimbabwe and in the afternoon going to South Africa.
Into Zimbabwe if driving a foreign registered car you should have done your online e-Tip and budget R2000.00
Into South Africa at the moment there are no charges, you just do your Temporary Import Permit at the border.
We urge travellers to declare goods they are carrying.

Border posts can be confusing by their nature and procedures.
At Beitbridge, some of the information is easily available but some is like hiding. The best trick is to get as much information before travelling.
The main government departments are immigration, customs, police and other departments.
It is not a crime to ask to speak to a supervisor or manager to get clarity.

Beitbridge Private Terminal last night. It was cloudy and drizzling.
The amount of traffic was relatively low compared with other periods just before a long weekend.

Travellers taking pictures before leaving Zimbabwe at Beitbridge.

It's possible to apply for your visa online if you are going to or through Zimbabwe as a foreign passport holder.
There are tablets at the Beitbridge border that you can use to apply but better still you can scan this image and get a link to apply.

Going to or from South Africa, if you have a choice, which one is better, road of flying.