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Waidmannshell,

I was scheduled to hunt in South Africa this summer, but with COVID-19, those plans were scrapped. Not sure what the future holds, but I am optimistic that it will eventually happen. Anyway, in my Gun preparation, the guide turned me on to an organization that is up-to-date on all African gun rules and regs and set everything up for me beautifully. It should elevate your Gun questions and concerns: https://www.hunterspermitsafrica.co.za/

Check them out.

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Agree with the above..the last tine I flew into Joberg I used a service..they met me there..all went very smooth

Think about Africa and many other places is they have rules..AND they make shit up as they go..so you never know what u r getting

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This is totally true.

I was detained at the airport in Nairobi back in 1980 due to a problem w/ my visa. the visa itself was good for 3 months but when questioned upon arrival, I'd answered "1 week". Then Mobutu shut down all flights into Zaire/Congo. I was able to scam a seat on a missionary plane violating the ban and the Kenyans had no problem with THAT, but tried to massage me over the overstay!

Then, in Zaire, I was held under house arrest for 3 days due to the illegal entry. {Yup, I was an "illegal alien!"}.

In 1988 going thru Heathrow I was told to remove the bolt on my .375 and pack that in my carry-on baggage, NOT with the rifle in its case. Then when being searched, later, all hell broke loose when a security genius picked up the bolt and asked what it was. I answered truthfully, adding that I'd been told to pack it in my carry on. The mental giant then fondled it a bit and...holding it by the bolt handle with the locking lug portion pointing away...declared it a gun and called for the police to arrest me! I protested as you can imagine {understatement....} and demanded that someone who had actually ever seen or handled a gun would be called and eventually, after much wrangling, some security guy who'd been in the Briths Army showed up and he and I had a big laugh while he dressed down the individuals who were demanding I head straight to gaol!

Bringing guns into South Africa in 1988 and 1989, all I got at customs was a compliment on my .375, a short yap about hunting and a good luck with the hunt. Left customs feeling like the officer was my older brother.

Leaving out more...all that to say I do not know the answer to your question OP but I'd be very careful if it was me and I'd take RIPP's comment to heart. Box of chocolates, you never know, etc...

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Good stories. Entertaining.

The cops in Asia are nicer, they tell you they will not embarrass you by putting the handcuffs on until AFTER you exit the airport, and are in the car park.

Most people have such boring travel stories.

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John aka NitroX

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Govt get out of our lives NOW!
"I love the smell of cordite in the morning."
"A Sharp spear needs no polish"

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