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Pontoon at Sendelingsdrif

The old Pont, which was last in service in 1988, when South West Africa (now Namibia) was still governed by South Africa, has been restored and offers an unusual and convenient way of crossing the Garib (Orange) River that separates the two countries. Before the opening of this border, a very inconvenient 485km detour of approximately 4-hour drive had to be undertaken to cross from one side of the Park to the other.


Regulations

Maximum carrying capacity is 6 Metric Tones or:

  • 2 standard 4×4 vehicles without trailers
  • 1 standard 4×4 vehicle with trailer
  • 2 standard light motor vehicles with trailers
  • 1 bus with a seating capacity of less than 20

Operating Hours

Monday to Sunday: 08:00 – 16:15


Rates

01 April 2025 – 01 November 2025 Single Double
A standard vehicle with 6 or less occupants R180 R310
A standard vehicle with 6 or less occupants and a trailer R250 R360
Overnight visitors to the Park in a standard vehicle with 6 or less occupants R130 R250
Overnight visitors to the Park in a standard vehicle with 6 or less occupants and a trailer R180 R310
Additional passengers or pedestrians R17 R34
Busses or light commercial overland vehicles with a seating capacity of 20 or less R310 R420
Motorcycles R70 R70
Local Concessions of 16 crossings valid for 60 days and not transferable R1,195

For further information please contact the Park.