The Kosi Bay border post is the closest and best way to get to Ponta do Ouro. It is open from 08:00 till 17:00, 7 days a week. The last few kilometres between Mar e Sol and the border must be crossed using a 4x4. This is very important as the roads are very soft and sandy. Normal vehicles will not be allowed to make the journey. It is also important that you let your tyres down before you leave the border (between 1.2 and 1.5 bars).
If you do not own a 4x4, you can park your car at the border at a cost of R30 per day at Skelm's Parking (082 624 6518) which is secure. You can arrange for a border transfer to Mar e Sol by calling 00258 84 330-3859 (Moya Kite and Surf). From Johannesburg we recommend the following route (approximately 7 hours non-stop):
Witbank - N12 via East Rand or N4 via Pretoria
Hendrina - N11
Ermelo - N11
Piet Retief - N2
Pongola - N2
Jozini Dam (Turn left off N2 go over mountain pass and over dam wall)
Follow signs that say Kosi Bay until you see border post signs, there is one right turn at a T junction.
Past Tembe Elephant Reserve
Last town eManguzi - good Spar, banks and fuel - 28km from border
