Ngoma Bridge Border Control

Ngoma Bridge Border Control straddles the frontier between Namibia and Botswana, located near the settlement of Ngoma in the Zambezi (Caprivi) region of Namibia. It functions as both an immigration and customs post, facilitating travel, trade, and tourism across the river. The crossing is modest in size, yet important: it provides access to the Chobe River area, Botswana’s Chobe National Park, and the parks and riverine scenery of Namibia’s Zambezi region. The surroundings are scenic: visitors crossing enjoy views of water, floodplain, and vegetation that shift with the seasons, softening the border experience with natural beauty.

The border post operates during daylight hours, typically opening around 06:00 or 07:00 and closing by 18:00 in the evening. Travellers should plan to arrive well before closing time. At the crossing one completes immigration formalities (passport checks, stamps) followed by customs, and related road entry or vehicle permits if required. Payments for any relevant fees must usually be in cash; accepted currencies include Namibia’s, Botswana Pula, South African Rand, and sometimes US Dollars. The road access on the Namibian side is via the B8 highway, which is tarred and generally in good condition though, depending on weather, final approaches may vary in surface quality.