They count your ammo on the way home? Really! Why? They counted it and determined the "head stamp" of it when you got there? They're going to now count your "absence" of ammo after the hunt? Are they going to count the number of Covid tests you had both before and during your stay? How much more stupid can this get? This entire melodrama has me rethinking an African hunt.... seriously!
Check with them on their websites. You never know what the current grab fees are.
I have had them count my ammo when leaving to see if I was leaving a lot behind I guess. Same in Mexico. They have also checked to make sure I didn’t bring more than what the gun permit lists for ammo. It must be because you are not supposed to import ammo except for your personal use??
My thoughts too. One of the biggest problems I’ve had in Africa was actually at the local airport in Windhoek. I made it through the international airport the day before no issues, but trying to fly to caprivi the officer gave me a huge issue over multiple knives. I brought them as gifts for staff and he wanted to see my declaration and permits for pocket knives! Finally I got mad and told him I opened the gun case for officer the day before same as I did in front of him and nothing was said, he finally let it go. I think you’re asking for a potential issue bringing brass even though 99% chance of making it through without being noticed.
There is no specific fee with delta as long as it’s not oversized, but you are limiting your routes. You will also have to pay for gun permit in South Africa, pre-approved is usually $150. Getting one on arrival I don’t know if there is a charge, but you might have to wait quite a while until they decide they are ready to do it.
