Cross-border route
Johannesburg → Harare, Zimbabwe
The main road link into Zimbabwe via Beit Bridge — one of the busiest border posts in the region, so clearance time varies by season and documentation readiness.
DISTANCE
1130 km
TYPICAL TRANSIT
18–24 hours (plus border processing)
BORDER POST
Beit Bridge
Shipping Johannesburg to Harare, Zimbabwe
This cross-border route runs 1130km, with a typical transit time of 18–24 hours (plus border processing). Freight crosses at Beit Bridge, so having customs documentation ready before departure makes a real difference to how long clearance takes.
What you'll need
Typically a commercial invoice, packing list, and any goods-specific permits. Exact requirements depend on what's being shipped — your dispatcher will confirm the full list for this route before you book.