All we need now is for the Rand to strengthen against the US$ as we need to get our foreign currency in the next week. It is the week for all the small things to be finalised, medicine check list, list of computers and cameras for border customs a just in case list as we had to do this when we visited Namibia in 2011, packing list of groceries and utensils for our self catering stops, I now see I may need a police clearance certificate if crossing into Zimbabwe through Chirundu, which we may do, now that Mozambique as become a possible no go area and a 101 other things including to remember to take our malaria tablets on Sunday.
I got 12 copies of my vehicle registration papers certified at the Gallo Manor police station, I feel for the police officers as all they did the whole time I was there was sign everything from ID's, matric certificates, birth and death certificates, no not for me, by the end of his/her day I am sure they would have writers cramp.
I give an example of the border requirements and costs, this one is for Zimbabwe:-
Third Party Insurance - R225
Road Access Fee - R270 for a 4x4
Beit Bridge Border Post Fee - R100
Exit Pass - R70
Carbon Pollution Tax - R270 for large vehicle
Total Fees R1035
Heaven help you if you do not have Red and White Reflective strips on front and rear bumpers, white in front and red on the rear, Temporary import permit, 2 x warning triangles on a metal plate, which you cannot find for love nor money. Fire extinguisher, safety vests and a ZA sticker.
This sort of list is more or less the same for all border posts, we will definitely get caught out with the steel warning triangles, but they must have something they can fine you for or just make your crossing a miserable event, but we must just keep our cool.
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