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+ 49 (0) 211 / 210 8083
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tours@sea-bridge.de
shipping@sea-bridge.de
+ 49 (0) 211 / 210 8083
Mo–Fr 8.30–17.00
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South Africa

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Ports

South Africa

Port Elizabeth

East London

Durban

Europe

Bremerhaven

Antwerp/Zeebrugge

Southampton

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Since 2002, we have organised more than 40 motorhome tours in Southern Africa and Namibia. Since 2009, we have shipped 4 motorhome groups to and from Port Elizabeth for the Trans-Africa tour.

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from Europe to South Africa

Shipping

From South­ampton / Bremer­haven / Zeebrugge to Port Elizabeth, South Africa

There 1 ship per month. Schedule will be published around 2 months prior to departure. Sailing time is 3 weeks normally non-stop from Europe to South Africa. In case the flight does not fit the vessels arrival the local forwarder can pickup the camper for you.

Temporary import

Tourists are allowed to use their vehicle in Southern Africa without paying any import fees. A Carnet de Passage is required! This can be issued, for example, from your domestic automobile club.

Mobile phone & Internet

Mobile and smartphones work all over the countries. It makes sense to buy a local SIM card. Almost all campsites, fast food restaurants, etc. offer their customers free Wi-Fi.

Camp sites

Southern Africa offers an excellent infrastructure for traveling in a motorhome.

Diesel

The supply of diesel is not a problem in Southern Africa & Namibia. AdBlue is available at some places. Fuel prices are about 30% less than in Central Europe. Motorhomes built in South Africa are based on the Mercedes Sprinter, Fiat Ducato & Iveco.

Propane gas and electricity

We can provide you with information for filling propane bottles and tanks. The voltage is the same as in Europe. Power plugs can be purchased in South Africa.

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Shipping can already pay off for a 6 week trip.

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CALCULATION OF SHIPPING COSTS

Shipping costs are calculated according to the maximum dimensions of the vehicle:

Length x Width x Height = Volume

Each centimeter counts. If the dimensions have been altered the price may be affected. The freight rate to South Africa starts currently from $ 109,00 per m³.

WHAT DOES MY MOTORHOME SHIPPING COST?

We can determine the final costs if we know the dimensions of your motorhome and your selected destination, regardless of the direction.

You can enter all the necessary information in our online form. We will provide you with the costs including all fees for your individual motorhome shipping.

free and non-binding

EXAMPLE CALCULATION

For a motorhome with sample dimensions.

Length

Width

Height

Volume

6,10 m

2,30 m

2,85 m

40,00 m³

Freight Rate

Volume

Freight Costs

109,00 $

40,00 m³

4.360 $

ADDITIONAL FEES & CHARGES

Port fees and terminal handling charge in Antwerp € 195,00

Port fees and terminal handling charges in South Africa need to be paid locally about € 550,00

A fuel surcharge could added and adjusted according to the current oil price.

All rates and fees can change until shipping

You can find all the exact charges incurred in our shipping quotation for your individual motorhome shipping.

from South Africa to Europe

Shipping

from South Africa to Europe

There are 1-2 sailings per month. Schedule will be published around 1-2 months prior to departure. Sailing time is less then 3 weeks. If the departure does not fit to your flights the local forwarder can deliver the camper for you into the port. The freight costs are currently US$ 104 /m³.

incl. baggage/content

MARINE INSURANCE

marine insurance

We can offer you a marine insurance for a current vehicle value PLUS including baggage/content up to €15.000.