IMPORTANT NOTICE: Temporary Firearms Movement Restriction

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[VertigoBE]

Thank you for the info, has any explanation been given as to the reason why? Can we expect more of these in the future?

 

[Scott CWO]

Oh boy. It will be interesting to see the routes available into Mozambique without going through JNB. Are there any? I’ve only transited through JNB on my trips to Mozambique.

 

[Tokoloshe Safaris]

On Mozambique I would venture to guess this has something to do with terrorism?

 

[migrabill]

Another reason I am glad I decided to rent a rifle from my PH for my June trip. No worries.

 

[MMAL]

Invaluable information rifle permits. Thank you for keeping this community up to date.

 

[WAB]

Oh boy. It will be interesting to see the routes available into Mozambique without going through JNB. Are there any? I’ve only transited through JNB on my trips to Mozambique.

One would guess that there are European flights into Moz, but that may open another can or worms.

 

[Aardwolf]

Oh boy. It will be interesting to see the routes available into Mozambique without going through JNB. Are there any? I’ve only transited through JNB on my trips to Mozambique.

Ethiopian Airlines flies directly from Addis Ababa to Mozambique (Maputo). Flights to Beira stop in Malawi (no plane change).

 

[Ryan Brown]

I was advised by my travel agent and outfitter that this would be resolved in a couple of months. I guess we will see. I hope that it does. I got my 4457 stamped and signed by CBP today. There’s always option b.

 

[Manny R]

Airlines like Qatar flies direct to Mozambique and some of their flights have an hour or layover in JNB without having to do a SAP form in JNB. Check with your travel agent how to bypass having to go through customs at JNB.

 

[Cleathorn]

I'm headed to Mozambique in June. Flying from the U.S. to Jo'Burg. From there, I'm hunting Namibia for a week and then transiting back through JNB to Beria for another week in Mozambique. While I love my guns, they will be staying home. I will hire a rifle from the PHs. I've written on my new-found enthusiasm for renting rifles somewhere on here. I know its a controversial topic at times. I offer it as something to at least think about to reduce the stress of traveling (if you are prone to stress while traveling) and make getting into the field in Africa that much easier.

 

[bwanamrm]

Great info though not welcome news. Thanks for keeping us informed!

 

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[Philip Glass]

Airlines like Qatar flies direct to Mozambique and some of their flights have an hour or layover in JNB without having to do a SAP form in JNB. Check with your travel agent how to bypass having to go through customs at JNB.

Be careful though because some are now code shares with different rifle requirements. I know Qatar has farmed out to Oman Air for some Africa flights. With guns you always want to fly the same metal the whole way.

 

[bwanamrm]

Be careful though because some are now code shares with different rifle requirements. I know Qatar has farmed out to Oman Air for some Africa flights. With guns you always want to fly the same metal the whole way.

Very true... this happened to me flying Turkish Air to Mongolia. The leg into Ulaan Bantor was actually the Mongolian airline even though showing Turkish and my rifle was left in Istanbul. Finally got it with one hunting day left on my trip! Always have your agent double-check when traveling with firearms...

 

[Sika98k]

Oh boy. It will be interesting to see the routes available into Mozambique without going through JNB. Are there any? I’ve only transited through JNB on my trips to Mozambique.

Ethiopian airlines fly from Addis Ababa into Mozambique.