Necessities for the trip

Passports

SADC Residents – passport must be valid for at least 60 days with 2 empty pages.
Non-SADC Residents’ passports must be valid for 6 months with 2 empty pages. Visas are required and can be obtained at the border. Keep notarised copies of your passports with you when you travel.

Unabridged Birth Certificates (UBC)

All minors into or out of RSA require a Passport and Unabridged Birth Certificate (with details of both parents). If UBC is not received in time, request an Annexure A letter. Do not forget valid passports.

Car Registration and Ownership Documents

If vehicle is still under finance you must get a letter of permission to cross the border. Make a copy of your original car registration papers and bring both. Make sure your licence disc has not expired.

Letter from your insurance company

confirming cross-border insurance.

Completed & signed Temporary Import permit

(at the border).

RSA & SADC Driver’s Licence

Allowed. For non-RSA and SADC citizens, you will require an international drivers’ licence. You should also make a copy of your driver licence

Compulsory 3rd Party Insurance

There is an optional Legal and Roadside Assist available online at www.drivemoz.isureafrica.com or at the border and other travel shops.

2 x Triangles

Triangles for your vehicle when traveling.

2 x Reflective Vests

(yellow or green) for front passengers

Black and White ZA Sticker

(on rear of vehicle, must be visible when towing)

Vehicles Towing

must have a blue and yellow triangular sticker on the vehicle as well as any object in tow. Vehicle – front right bumper. Towing object – rear.

Fire Extinguishers

In any case always a good thing to have.

How to manage yourself if stopped by a traffic police officer

Differentiate between traffic police that are dressed in white shirts and blue trousers and police men usually dressed in grey or green – they are not allowed to fine you for any traffic offenses.
Greet the officer politely, never be rude.
Wait for him to ask what he wants and check if he is wearing his badge before showing your identification (no badge then no questions or a fine): Go through the motions of showing your license and so on (you do not have to hand it over): If you are guilty of an offence first apologise.
If he does not ‘forgive’ you then insist on a receipt – the actual fine is mostly cheaper than the bribe: Keep the receipt and show it to your host at Park Chidenguele lodge. If you paid a fine and the officer does not give you a receipt, insist on a receipt, or ask for your money back – do not give up and leave.
Tell him you will report him at ASINHOS or at the next police station.
If you handed over your papers and they are not returned and you are being harassed or threatened, phone (ASINHOS) (+258) 823 969 890
Do not be scared or intimidated but do not get aggressive.
Pay the fine, insist on a receipt and help stamp out bribery and corruption.
If you require advice regarding an accident please contact your insurance company, resort destination or the Gaza Tourism Association
(ASINHOS) (+258) 823 969 890