Cross border equipment requirements
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Cross border equipment requirements
hello everyone,
In 2 months time I'm heading off on a bit of a soft over landing trip (all tar roads) for about 3 weeks. Sadly we wont be using a Hilux for the trip, but that's another story for another time.
We'll be traveling through SA, Namibia, (through Caprivi to) Zambia, Malawi and finishing in Moz.
It's been a couple years since I did an over landing trip so I'm a bit foggy on what we need to keep the border officials happy.
I recall needing:
- ZA sticker
- 2 reflective vests
- 2 red triangles
What else do I need?
In 2 months time I'm heading off on a bit of a soft over landing trip (all tar roads) for about 3 weeks. Sadly we wont be using a Hilux for the trip, but that's another story for another time.
We'll be traveling through SA, Namibia, (through Caprivi to) Zambia, Malawi and finishing in Moz.
It's been a couple years since I did an over landing trip so I'm a bit foggy on what we need to keep the border officials happy.
I recall needing:
- ZA sticker
- 2 reflective vests
- 2 red triangles
What else do I need?
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Re: Cross border equipment requirements
Howdy Jonno
Here's a link to the AA's website.. they have all the info there. :
http://www.aa.co.za/travel/into-africa/ ... ation.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
And for your vehicle too..
http://www.aa.co.za/travel/into-africa/ ... ments.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
And it is listed per country you want to visit..
Here's a link to the AA's website.. they have all the info there. :
http://www.aa.co.za/travel/into-africa/ ... ation.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
And for your vehicle too..
http://www.aa.co.za/travel/into-africa/ ... ments.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
And it is listed per country you want to visit..
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Re: Cross border equipment requirements
You are starting with the "easy" one - Namibia
ZA sticker
Registration papers for your vehicle (or letter from bank)
Travel document from your insurer
Passports
ID's
Drivers license
IF SA Passport you should not need any VISA's for SADC countries
Botswana similar
The fun starts with Zimbabwe and Moz ....
Extra white and red reflective strips required on the bumpers for Moz - get these from Outdoorwharehouse
Keep TWO emergency triangles ready to show to the bribe-cops.
Reflective vest for EACH occupant in the vehicle - for Moz
Fire extinguisher
ENJOY !!
we are leaving for Namibia and Botswana in FOUR days ! :)
ZA sticker
Registration papers for your vehicle (or letter from bank)
Travel document from your insurer
Passports
ID's
Drivers license
IF SA Passport you should not need any VISA's for SADC countries
Botswana similar
The fun starts with Zimbabwe and Moz ....
Extra white and red reflective strips required on the bumpers for Moz - get these from Outdoorwharehouse
Keep TWO emergency triangles ready to show to the bribe-cops.
Reflective vest for EACH occupant in the vehicle - for Moz
Fire extinguisher
ENJOY !!
we are leaving for Namibia and Botswana in FOUR days ! :)
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Re: Cross border equipment requirements
YELLOW FEVER innoculations !!
Entering and leaving Melawi you may be asked for this. Especially important for the trip after Melawi - other countries may refuse entry .....
on this topic - malaria meds
Entering and leaving Melawi you may be asked for this. Especially important for the trip after Melawi - other countries may refuse entry .....
on this topic - malaria meds
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Re: Cross border equipment requirements
We also traveled according to the AA site.Just remember a fire extinguisher in Moz.
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Re: Cross border equipment requirements
Thanks guys, that's a huge help.
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Re: Cross border equipment requirements
Jonathan, also check the date on which the fire extinguisher was last serviced- needs to be no older than 6 months.
And it was not the border officials that gave us problems, it was the police that stopped us.
If I can give you advice- get a carnet- it's bit pricey, but it takes away basically any risk of officials bending your arm at borderposts.
And it was not the border officials that gave us problems, it was the police that stopped us.
If I can give you advice- get a carnet- it's bit pricey, but it takes away basically any risk of officials bending your arm at borderposts.
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Re: Cross border equipment requirements
Hennie what is a carnet please explain
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Re: Cross border equipment requirements
Check this out..........ROOFER wrote: Hennie what is a carnet please explain
http://www.aa.co.za/travel/into-africa/ ... icing.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnet" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Cross border equipment requirements
For traveling in Africa- best thing since sliced bread. A "Carnet de passage" - French for "permit to pass" if I'm not mistaken.ROOFER wrote::think: Hennie what is a carnet :?: please explain :?:
It's basically the "temporary import permit" for your vehicle into each country you go. Normally you fill in an application for a TIP at each border entry, and pay for it. You buy it only from AA, you buy one page per country- about R250 per page- but there is no application for TIP at the border upon entry, no paying for it in local currency or US$, minimum checking of VIN, engine, registration numbers etc- hence less chance of a "mistake" costing you extra money. Plus you get your money back for the pages you did not use.
Where you're going, I'll certainly seriously consider it, check out the website, and visit your AA.