In the 1920s the farm Sandfontein, 110km east of Gobabis, served as a resting place for the Dorsland Trekkers on their return from Angola. While some continued their journey back to the Union of South Africa, others settled in the area and later an outpost was established on the farm to maintain law and order in the region. This saw the name of the farm changing to Buitepos, meaning outpost. With the establishment of the Buitepos (Mamuno) Border Post, it became a thoroughfare to Ghanzi, Botswana. In the beginning there was only a two-spoor track on the Botswana side so this border post was very quiet. However, the completion of the Trans-Kalahari Highway in 1999 heralded a new border post, fuel station, shop and electricity. The village of Charles Hill in Botswana, 7km from the Mamuno border post, has also grown rapidly and today boasts a fuel station, store, ATM and Bureau de Change.

The Trans-Kalahari Highway offers the most direct route between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Windhoek (Namibia)
via the Buitepos/Mamuno Border Post (1 100km from Johannesburg, and 320km from Windhoek). On the Botswana side,
there are three rock art paintings in the vicinity of Mamuno. There are also engravings behind the Customs and Immigration staff houses, although very faint.

ACCOMMODATION:
East Gate rest camp in Buitepos is located on the original Sandfontein Farm, and offers lodging and camping, as well as a restaurant, fuel station and a shop selling basic supplies, fresh produce and wine & malt.
There’s also comfortable lodging and camping options on surrounding game farms, many of which offer hunting safaris. Some lodges offer cultural activities with the Kalahari San including bush walks, village visits and cultural dancing displays.
For other accommodation, the nearest is in Ghanzi Botswana, 200km from Mamuno.

BANKING:
ATM and Bureau de Change in Charles Hill.

BORDERS:
Nearby Border Control point.

FOOD:
At East Gate rest camp in Buitepos is located on the original Sandfontein Farm.
The village of Charles Hill in Botswana, 7km from the Mamuno border post, has grown rapidly and today boasts a fuel station and store.

FUEL:
At East Gate rest camp in Buitepos is located on the original Sandfontein Farm, and in Charles Hill.

Take note: Garage or Petrol cards will no longer be accepted as a legal tender for purchase of fuel, spares or repairs in Namibia.
Cash, Debit and Credit cards are legal payment instruments, but many fuel stations choose NOT to accept Debit and/or Credit cards. But generally credit cards are accepted at garages in bigger and touristy towns. Take extra cash with still in case!

TOW-INS:
The tow-in service number is for Polka 24-hour service in Namibia who can assist anywhere in that country (they’re based in Okahandja). Alternative numbers are +264(0)62 500 132 / +264(0)62 504 250.

USEFUL NUMBERS:
Mamuno Border Post (Botswana): +267 659 2013 (24hrs).
Buitepos Border Post (Namibia): +264(0)62 56 0404 (24hrs).
East Gate Rest Camp: +264(0)62 560 405.

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