Can I bring my own bottle of booze to South Africa

[SFRanger7GP]

I have flown all over the world and almost always carry a special whisky, port, wine or champagne with me. I have used the sealable bubble wrap bags designed for alcohol air travel and never had an issue. I have also used various size and styles of flasks. Most recently I have been using High Camp Flasks.

I have been to several Liquor and wine stores in South Africa and Namibia. They have really great selections as well as wonderful local options that won’t disappoint.

Safe travels

 

[CBH Australia]

Who were you intent on poisoning ?

Funnily enough the outfitters didn’t seem to enjoy my thoughtful gift.

You get a pass because you are Irish. I don’t mind Irish whiskey

Might have had the wrong outfitters as I heard from a reliable source that @KMG Hunting Safaris enjoy Bundy and good company.

 

[Doug Hamilton]

For lack of a better place to post this question,

My upcoming first safari is the culmination of a long time of dreams and hard work. There is a sentimental aspect and I would love to take a bottle of Bourbon with me that has its own special meaning. Its not make or break for the trip but can I import a single bottle of Bourbon when I go South Africa?

Its under the proof that IATA and United says it needs to be.

On my last trip in 2022, I took two, one litre bottles of Korbel Brandy through Johannesburg where we spent a couple of days, then up to Zimbabwe. It was a gift for.my PH as I knew he liked it. Not a single hitch at any of the airports. The bottles back were in my checked luggage.

 

[HankBuck]

I do know that your percentage is off.

From the TSA website:
Alcoholic beverages with more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol are limited in checked bags to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger and must be in unopened retail packaging. Alcoholic beverages with 24% alcohol or less are not subject to limitations in checked bags.

70% alcohol is actually 140 proof.

@crackerman - I would say that one liter of “140 proof” Bourbon would get a Hunter through a few “celebrations”

 

[Philip Glass]

For lack of a better place to post this question,

My upcoming first safari is the culmination of a long time of dreams and hard work. There is a sentimental aspect and I would love to take a bottle of Bourbon with me that has its own special meaning. Its not make or break for the trip but can I import a single bottle of Bourbon when I go South Africa?

Its under the proof that IATA and United says it needs to be.

No problem. Enjoy!

 

[Hyde Hunter]

there is a nice liquor store in the airport in Joburg

 

[flying sailor]

I checked with Jennifer at Travel Express and checked the TSA site. Yes. I took a fifth of Welsh Whiskey as a gift just for the PH's at the lodge. Penderyn, not very common in the States. Checked baggage of course.