BORDER KIT: What you need to take your vehicle across a Southern Africa Border???

So you've decided to take your first holiday across the South African border but don't really know what you need to take to have a hassle free holiday in another Southern African country. In this video we share what you need to take to achieve exactly that, a hassle free trip to Southern African countries.

Although not a requirement in all countries, this is a general guide of what you should carry. Often forums will give you a list but forget some of the smaller details such as dates on fire extinguishers, triangles for breakdowns and a vehicle jack to name but a few...

For obvious reasons we did not mention a passport in the video, because you simply won't be going anywhere without one!

Here is your minimum list of requirements:

South African Border Crossing Essentials:

1. Passport and Visas
South African passport holders resident to South Africa do not require a visa to visit Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho and Swaziland. However, should you be travelling with an emergency travel document, other than your South African passport, for one or other reason you will require a visa to enter Botswana.

2. Driver's License
The South African driver's license is recognised in Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho and Swaziland.

3. International Driver's Permit
Although not compulsory this is recommended for everyone driving in foreign countries.

4. ZA Sticker
If you’re travelling from South Africa across borders vehicles should bear a ZA sticker which designates that they are foreign vehicles from South Africa.

5. White and Red Reflective Tape
In Zimbabwe - two small white rectangular size strips on the right and left hand side of the front bumper, as well as two small red square strips on the right and left hand side of the rear bumper is required. If towing a trailer, two small red square strips on the right and left hand side of the rear bumper are required.

6. Yellow and Blue Mozambique Warning Triangle/ Zimbabwe T Sticker. In Mozambique a set of two yellow and blue warning triangle stickers are required if towing a trailer; one in the front of the vehicle (on the bumper) and one on the rear of the trailer. The same but the T sticker is required for Zimbabwe.

7. Vehicle Registration/Vehicle License Papers/NATIS Documents
A certified copy of vehicle registration/vehicle lisense papers is acceptable at the border posts. Must be accompanied with a letter from the bank giving you authorisation to take the vehicle across the border, and must indicate dates. Both the bank letter and license papers should be signed by a Commissioner of Oaths. If you are not the registered owner of the vehicle, please carry an authorisation letter from the financial institution/owner to take the vehicle across the border.

8. Police Clearance Certificate
A Police Clearance Certificate may be required if travelling through the Chirundu Border Post of Zimbabwe, both for vehicles and trailers.

9. Letter of authority
If you are travelling in a rented car or 4x4 across borders, you have to have a letter from the rental company giving you permission to take the vehicle out of the country. You do not need police clearance for this.

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