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Offline Tuffcity

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Travel with a bow to SA
« 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
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Offline 8th Dwarf

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Re: Travel with a bow to SA
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2007, 12:29:00 AM »
No permits required anywhere.

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Offline bucksaw

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Re: Travel with a bow to SA
« Reply #2 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.
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Offline Tuffcity

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Re: Travel with a bow to SA
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2007, 01:26:00 PM »
Thanks for the info.   :thumbsup:  

RC
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Offline bucksaw

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Re: Travel with a bow to SA
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2007, 06:09:00 PM »
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Offline John3

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Re: Travel with a bow to SA
« Reply #5 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?

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Offline Zenzele

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Re: Travel with a bow to SA
« Reply #6 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.
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Offline Rick McGowan

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Re: Travel with a bow to SA
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2007, 10:39:00 PM »
JDS3, yes they will.
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Offline John3

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Re: Travel with a bow to SA
« Reply #8 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.

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