NAM trip in June - border questions

[Polarbear2008]

Not sure if this is on the correct sub-foru, but here goes:

We are going to NAM ins June and I have a few questions.

I have procured documents from both my finance company and insurance company, to prove that the vehicle and trailer will be covered (and that I have the permission of the finance company to be in NAM), but here is the confusion:

Do I still need copies of the REG papers as well? As this currently is with the finance house until fully paid??

Another question: I know about the ZA sticker that needs to be on the vehicle - does this apply to the trailer as well?

I appreciate all replies here!

[tersmit]

You need ZA sticker for both Vehicle and trailer
They did not ask for our registration papers, but i would take a copy, just in case.
My finance company emailed me a copy, does not need to be certified

[fx1]

Namibië grenspos wenke op WEG se website:

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[Johan Kriel]

Just pay the road tax when enter, and when ever you are stopped show them your driving license and that road tax receipt sommer before they ask anything, and tell them that you are on holiday, then drive off.

[Gideonvanzyl]

remember to tell them about the trailer when you pay the road tax, else they will only ask for the vehicle details and the trailer will be illegal on the road. When I enterend Windhoek, I was asked for this road tax receipt and my drivers licence. This is a permanent road block, 24hours. Have a nice trip, I was there last year for 2 weeks and I went as far as Swakopmund.

[Niel]

Theunis, ek vat gewoonlik die nuutste lisensie papier saam want dit het al die nommer wat jy sal nodig kry

[Niel]

O ja ons vat gewoonlik ons eie penne saam want daar is gewoonlik net 1 orf max 2 penne wat voorsien word. Dit maak dinge net vinniger as jy n paar mense is

[Polarbear2008]

Thank you chaps for all the replies, and well wishes! Looking forward to this trip in a BIG way!

BTW: What are the speed limits in NAM? I was told 80 on gravel and 120 on open road tar? I would imagine 60 in towns? I am not sure, and don't want to pick up trouble with law enforcement in a foreign country!

[Doom]

Die spoedbeperking is maar net soos by julle. Ek ry baie op baie van die grondpaaie en nog nooit 'n spiettkop op dit gekry nie. Wat die teerpaaie betref, gaan jy verseker lokvalle kry en die boetes is dramaties verhoog. Vir spoed van 135km/h in 120 zone gaan die boete wees tussen N$1500- 2000!
Die sisteem is nou ook hier (Windhoek) in werking dat as jy uitstaande boetes het en hulle trek jou af met 'n kamera wat juis vir die doel opgestel is, staan jy daar totdat alles betaal is of selle toe. Veral by die permanente hekke rondom Windhoek en binne die stad. Baie is so uitgehaal tydens Paasnaweek oppad Noorde toe en dit is nie noodwendig 'n slegte ding nie.

[stephanvaneeden]

Hi,

Beplan 'n trip vir Desember. Wat is die stand van vleis by die grensposte. Kan mens vleis invat.

[OOOOMS]

Hi,

Beplan 'n trip vir Desember. Wat is die stand van vleis by die grensposte. Kan mens vleis invat.

Stephan, dis moeilik om nou al te bepaal, hulle kan net met die uitbreek vleis beperk, maar as daar geen risiko is nie kan jy sowat 25kg in neem.

[Johannes van die See]

Hi,

Beplan 'n trip vir Desember. Wat is die stand van vleis by die grensposte. Kan mens vleis invat.

http://www.wegry.co.za/bestemmings/nami" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... spos-wenke
Die webblad se alles oor vleis ook........

[Gideonvanzyl]

O ja ons vat gewoonlik ons eie penne saam want daar is gewoonlik net 1 orf max 2 penne wat voorsien word. Dit maak dinge net vinniger as jy n paar mense is

Stem saam met jou Niel, ek raai ook aan dat jy extra vorms vat by die grenspos aan die NAM kant, wat jy kan invul vir wanneer jy weer oppad uit is, dit spaar ook baie tyd.

[Niel]

ek soek hoeka so n paar vorms om sommer voor die tyd in te vul - wil nie te veel tyd mors by die grenspos nie. Moet se aan die SA kant is dit baie vinnig met die scanning...

[Gideonvanzyl]

ek soek hoeka so n paar vorms om sommer voor die tyd in te vul - wil nie te veel tyd mors by die grenspos nie. Moet se aan die SA kant is dit baie vinnig met die scanning...

korrek, dit gaan gou aan ons kant, dis die anderkant wat krap. Die mense daar dink hulle doen jou 'n guns. Wees maar oor vriendelik met die Wambos, anders laat hulle jou dalk net uitpak en dit wil jy nie sommer doen nie.

[Niel]

Stem want 2 van ons sleep Echo ook nog

[HennieO]

Weet iemand van 'n plek waar ons vooraf die vorms in die hande kan kry?

Lyk my Namibia gaan Hilux-country wees Junie/Julie vakansie!

[OOOOMS]

Weet iemand van 'n plek waar ons vooraf die vorms in die hande kan kry?

Lyk my Namibia gaan Hilux-country wees Junie/Julie vakansie!

Gryp net 'n pak as jy ingaan, dit neem letterlik 2min om in te vul :wink2:

[george]

Weet iemand van 'n plek waar ons vooraf die vorms in die hande kan kry?

Lyk my Namibia gaan Hilux-country wees Junie/Julie vakansie!

Gryp net 'n pak as jy ingaan, dit neem letterlik 2min om in te vul :wink2:

Vat net jou eie pen saam

[Doom]

... en praat grens taal - antwoord net wat gevra word! - met 'n glimlag op jou gesig.

[Aquanaut]

We crossed the border at Sendlingsdrift on the pont, we had more questions from the S.A. border officials than in Namibia. On their side we filled in the documents with no problem, paid the road tax which you must have on you at all times. the only time we saw Nam police was just outside the border post looking for firearms and road tax certificate.
Tarred roads are in better condition than here at home, just remeber that there are no fences for miles and the wild life roam free, picnic spots are well kept and you can stop anywhere along the road and enjoy a break without fear. Even their dirt roads are in good condition and it helps that they take S.A. currency one for one, but I can't understand that you can't do it here back home when using their currency to by something.
It is a great place to travel and I am hoping to go to Damaraland at the end of the year, hot as hell but well worth the trip and then back home via the fish river canyon.

[pietpetoors]

Can one pay for fuel in Namibia with a SOuth African petrol card or do you have to take cash?

I will most probably only need to take in fuel at Vioolsdrif and Luderitz

[zepplin]

SA petrol cards are no problem.

[pietpetoors]

Thanx Steve, with the two tanks together taking about R1,600.00 to fill it makes a bit of a difference in the amount of cash you have to take with you if you can use your card.

[pietpetoors]

Where is fuel the cheapest, in Nam or SA?

[Niel]

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Pieter sien Doom se post (laaste een). Hulle is goedkoper want hullehef nie so baie belasting op die sosus nie

[HennieO]

SA petrol cards are no problem.

DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THE SAME APPLIES TO VISA CHEQUE CARDS?

[Aquanaut]

We filled up with garage cards, debit cards, credit cards no problem and they took SA Rands without a blink, can't say the same for the SA side, didn't even know what a Namibian doller was.

[ThysdJ]

Any RSA petrol cards are accepted. I used my Discovery Motor Card all over. But only at petrol stations where the card facilities are working.