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Im thinking of doing a hike up Tomathu pass in a few weeks and camping a night on the top. I would like to know if a passport is necessary, and also if there is water available at the top of the pass. Thanks for any help!

I've never been asked to produce my passport there, but theoretically since it is a proper border post they could ask you at any time, so its better to take one with. But they are used to hikers and it's not like the border is right there, it's further away. There is no Lesotho counterpart border post where you are going either.

Not sure that there would be much water directly at the summit of the pass at this time of year, but I don't think you'll struggle to find water a short distance further in, from the Thamathu River flowing into Lesotho.

Thanks Intrepid! Where would we park the car, at the police station itself? Also do I take it that there wont be any formal cave booking system or overnight charges?

There is a KZN Wildlife office a short distance before the border post, on the right. This is also the place where you can park the cars. The area falls under the management of the Garden Castle office. So the normal bookings and fees apply, except that you would phone the Garden Castle office (033-701 1823) since the Bushman's Neck office has no phone. Enjoy!