US Travel Bans/Restrictions South Africa

[Goose Cracker]

I'm still planning to head over on 24 April for a hunt in Limpopo. On my third set of airline tickets - first was Qatar (who don't fly direct to JNB from ATL now), then direct on DL (who aren't flying direct to JNB until later this year), and now back on Qatar via DFW. My current ticket is $1500 more than my first two (I'm a princess and am in the front of the bus).

I haven't done my 4457 yet but that's on the docket for the next few weeks. Using Riflepermits. I have filled out my SAPS520 but haven't signed it yet.

Plan to do local COVID test the day before I depart and apparently there is a testing site in Limpopo that will only steal a half day of my hunt and cost US$100. I'm hoping that the vaccines will be more widely available towards the end of March and will get the two doses the first chance I have.

I'm going to keep moving forward as if this hunt is going to happen until I run out of options/alternatives.

 

[sestoppelman]

We give you an A+ for effort!

 

[Bill116]

@Goose Cracker
Great to hear. I am set to head to RSA on 26 March for 2 weeks. All set here, as of today. My flights have changed almost every other day. Get my Moderna booster shot tomorrow. Test before departure and outfitter has made arrangements for test day prior to leaving.

Good luck on your trip.

 

[Scott CWO]

I'm still planning to head over on 24 April for a hunt in Limpopo. On my third set of airline tickets - first was Qatar (who don't fly direct to JNB from ATL now), then direct on DL (who aren't flying direct to JNB until later this year), and now back on Qatar via DFW. My current ticket is $1500 more than my first two (I'm a princess and am in the front of the bus).

I haven't done my 4457 yet but that's on the docket for the next few weeks. Using Riflepermits. I have filled out my SAPS520 but haven't signed it yet.

Plan to do local COVID test the day before I depart and apparently there is a testing site in Limpopo that will only steal a half day of my hunt and cost US$100. I'm hoping that the vaccines will be more widely available towards the end of March and will get the two doses the first chance I have.

I'm going to keep moving forward as if this hunt is going to happen until I run out of options/alternatives.

Might want to do your COVID test more than one day before leaving. You need a PCR test and it can take more than 24 hours. Covid Consultants does them in 24 hours from when RECEIVED, which is the morning after you take it and Priority Overnight with FedEx. Maybe you have found something faster and local for a PCR test?

 

[Goose Cracker]

Might want to do your COVID test more than one day before leaving. You need a PCR test and it can take more than 24 hours. Covid Consultants does them in 24 hours from when RECEIVED, which is the morning after you take it and Priority Overnight with FedEx. Maybe you have found something faster and local for a PCR test?

Fair point. There are a few local spots in Atlanta area that say they'll get you results in 24 hrs. I'll pick a place with time to spare before I depart. Hoping by later April things will be calmed a bit.

 

[Dirtdart]

Don't mean to derail the thread btw guys, I'll shut up about C-130s loaded to the hilt with drunk hunters!!

That would have to be more relaxing than my C-130 experiences. Count me in!

 

[Scott CWO]

Fair point. There are a few local spots in Atlanta area that say they'll get you results in 24 hrs. I'll pick a place with time to spare before I depart. Hoping by later April things will be calmed a bit.

With a 72 hour window, I’m doing the Covid Consultants test and a local test 70 hours before my flight departs. I figure that at least one of them will have results to me in 70 hours.

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

With a 72 hour window, I’m doing the Covid Consultants test and a local test 70 hours before my flight departs. I figure that at least one of them will have results to me in 70 hours.

That’s my plan also. I have talked to Covid Consultants and will send them a test and have found a Lab in Sugarland that will do it also. That way one of them for sure should get me the results in time.

 

[shootist~]

@Mark Biggerstaff
Who does the test to send to Covid Consultants...Your GP, Doc-Ina-Box, maybe Travel Health?

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

@Mark Biggerstaff
Who does the test to send to Covid Consultants...Your GP, Doc-Ina-Box, maybe Travel Health?

They told me to have my doctor or nurse do it and seal it. Then send it. I have a friend who is a Doctor and he said he would do it and sign any forms.

 

[Scott CWO]

@Mark Biggerstaff
Who does the test to send to Covid Consultants...Your GP, Doc-Ina-Box, maybe Travel Health?

A doctor is not required. It’s a self test.

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

A doctor is not required. It’s a self test.

Interesting! That is not what they told me when I inquired about 5 weeks ago for the PCR nasal swab test. Will email them tomorrow. That will make it easier.

 

[Edster]

Just asked them this morning her eis their response

 

[Wade J VanGinkel]

The problem from what I've read is some countries won't accept it if you did it yourself.

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

Just asked them this morning her eis their response
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Same reply I got this morning also!

 

[Edster]

The problem from what I've read is some countries won't accept it if you did it yourself.

This was their reply to South Africa question. I'm defenietly getting Dr letter as well

 

[Scott CWO]

Does the SA regulations say anything about who has to administer the test or are we just assuming?

 

[Edster]

Does the SA regulations say anything about who has to administer the test or are we just assuming?

Travellers intending to visit the country will be expected to produce a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test that is not older than 72 hours from the time of departure from the country of origin to South Africa. This test must be conducted by a certified medical practitioner and should have the name and signature of the practitioner who conducted such test.-------Taken from https://www.gov.za/covid-19/individuals-and-households/travel-coronavirus-covid-19#

 

[Scott CWO]

I see that the newest regulation says it must be conducted by an accredited lab. Earlier regulation said conducted by a certified medical practitioner.

 

[Scott CWO]

Travellers intending to visit the country will be expected to produce a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test that is not older than 72 hours from the time of departure from the country of origin to South Africa. This test must be conducted by a certified medical practitioner and should have the name and signature of the practitioner who conducted such test.-------Taken from https://www.gov.za/covid-19/individuals-and-households/travel-coronavirus-covid-19#

Yes but the newest regulations from December 2020 are amended to say lab. Look lower down the page in the regulations.