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Title: Travel with a bow to SA
Post by: Tuffcity on January 14, 2007, 07:44:00 PM

I'm heading to SA in April and will probably be taking my TD with me. More for a visit than a hunting trip but...  :)  

I'm under the impression that there is no permit required to bring a bow into SA but does any one know if I'll need one to go through Heathrow (London)?  

I'm flying British Air from Vancouver to London to Jo'burg and would hate to end up "donating" my bow to some over zealous public official.  

thanks,
RC

Title: Re: Travel with a bow to SA
Post by: 8th Dwarf on January 17, 2007, 12:29:00 AM

No permits required anywhere.

Too Short

Title: Re: Travel with a bow to SA
Post by: bucksaw on January 17, 2007, 01:01:00 PM

Tuffcity:
I flew into Johannesburg last August. No permits  required. Be prepared to be asked for a "Tip" by customs officials before being able to claim your bow on arrival and again before leaving for home. Have $5-10.00 US ready and you will not have any problems.

Title: Re: Travel with a bow to SA
Post by: Tuffcity on January 17, 2007, 01:26:00 PM

Thanks for the info.   :thumbsup:  

RC

Title: Re: Travel with a bow to SA
Post by: bucksaw on January 17, 2007, 06:09:00 PM

Title: Re: Travel with a bow to SA
Post by: John3 on February 04, 2007, 10:48:00 PM

I'm taking my one piece PGA widow with me. The case is barely over the "inch" limit for the airlines, so it looks as though they will get me for an xtra 100$ to take a one piece bow. Will Delta charge me the xtra cash coming in both directions?

John III

Title: Re: Travel with a bow to SA
Post by: Zenzele on February 10, 2007, 01:37:00 PM

Dont need a permit, adviseable to put signage on your bowcase saying 'Archery Equipment' You wont have any problems.
J

Title: Re: Travel with a bow to SA
Post by: Rick McGowan on February 10, 2007, 10:39:00 PM

JDS3, yes they will.

Title: Re: Travel with a bow to SA
Post by: John3 on February 12, 2007, 07:59:00 PM

I just heard back form Delta.  My "archery" one piece recurve bowcase is INCLUDED in my free baggage limit of two checked and one carry one bag... OH YEAH, I am taking my PGA to Africa.

John III