This is where the N11 (national road in South Africa) starts. That means it is a tarred road leading to the border post and many trucks make use of it to transport its cargo to and from South Africa, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Kongo, and other African states.
The name of the border post on the Botswana side is Martin's Drift. A tarred road leads to Selebi Pikwe, the 3rd biggest town in Botswana after Gaberone and Francistown.
The buildings on the South African side look old and dirty. Along the road leading to the entrance of the border post are street hawkers. Many trucks carrying salt, copper and other freight line the road, waiting their turn to cross the border. They cook, wash, and throw their rubbish next to the road.
The border staff, operating from 6:00 to 22:00 daily, are friendly and patient. The single lane bridge crossing the Limpopo river, named after an unknown (to us) Grobler, was built in 1937.
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| Street hawkers next to the entrance to Groblersbrug |
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| Trucks waiting to cross at Groblersbrug |
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| Single lane bridge with pedestrian facilities at Groblersbrug |