The new facility, located at the Pafuri-Sengwe crossing within GLTFCA will operate as a one-season pilot until November 30
Ministers of Home Affairs for South Africa, Leon Schreiber and for Zimbabwe, Kazembe Kazembe, have officially approved the launch of a pilot project for a pre-scheduled, tourism-only border crossing between South Africa’s Kruger National Park and Zimbabwe’s Gonarezhou National Park.
In a press statement, the South African Home Ministry says that the initiative, facilitated by the Border Management Authority (BMA) of South Africa and Zimbabwean governments, will connect these iconic parks through the Sengwe-Tshipise corridor, offering nature lovers and adventure seekers a seamless, eco-conscious journey across borders.
The statement adds that the new facility, located at the Pafuri-Sengwe crossing within Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area (GLTFCA), will operate as a one-season pilot until November 30, contingent on river levels.
According to the statement, travellers will benefit from a unique, low-impact route that unites the Kruger, Gonarezhou and Limpopo National Parks in Mozambique into a single, shared wilderness experience.
It adds that the crossing will be available on pre-scheduled days, up to twice a week, during daytime hours from 11:00 to 15:00, exclusively for 4×4 vehicles. To qualify, visitors must pre-book a minimum four-night stay across the GLTFCA network, including at least two nights in South Africa’s Kruger National Park and the remainder in Zimbabwe’s Gonarezhou National Park or approved lodges.
The South African government says that strict protocols are in place to ensure safety and conservation. All travellers must complete immigration exemption forms during pre-booking, which will be processed by the respective authorities. At both entry and exit checkpoints, Pafuri Gate in South Africa and the designated Zimbabwe entry point, visitors will undergo primary screening, including visual observation, interviews, temperature checks and verification of passports and permits.
Additionally, the crossing is strictly for tourism purposes, with no commercial cargo or unauthorised items permitted. Biosecurity regulations will be enforced for any plants, animals, or related products and personal medicine must be accompanied by a doctor’s prescription.
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