East London, Buffalo River Yacht Club: clearing in by boat
Port of entry of South Africa.
Check with the authorities before you leave (last checked on 28 October 2026).
Services
Clearing out possible here
- Opening hours
- Santé souvent indisponible le week-end (rester à bord)
Good to know
The skipper reports to the Buffalo River Yacht Club marina office, which notifies Port Health. Position = Buffalo River mouth.
Offices to visit
In the usual order of the formalities. Addresses can change: ask the harbour office when you arrive.
Immigration Office East London
Immigration
33 Fleet Street, East London
After Port Health clearance.
DirectionsEast London Port Control (TNPA)
Harbour office
Opening hours : 24h/24
VHF : 12
Customs by email: DA1 form to PEZPortEnquiries@sars.gov.za.
Buffalo River Yacht Club – bureau de la marina
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Buffalo River Yacht Club, East London
Opening hours : Semaine 12h-22h, week-end 10h-22h
The skipper reports here on arrival; the club notifies Port Health. Position = marina entrance.
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This information is gathered from public sources and sailors’ experience. It does not replace the country’s authorities, whose word is final: check before you leave.