Flying a bike to Cape Town
 

Looking at riding to South Americ next year need advice on the best place to fly my bike to Capetown,
The cheapest less problematic country,airport etc. Have you guys any upto date experiences
Thanks

we did that back in 2012 - use a clearing agent in Capetown and pay for the port costs when you ship as otherwise the costs inflate while there ! unexplained.
you will need a Carnet (or at least did need in 2012) and there is a customs agreement between Namibia Botswana and SA
if you have the time all are just Fabulous !!

Where do the direct flights go to?
No stops ... just direct. those will be the cheapest ones ..
So ... possibly Capetown ... or Johannesburg.

Flying or shipping from Latin America
 

Thanks guys
What would be the least problematic country to ship or fly my bike from in Latin America, if using a flight I would use the most direct, but I don’t like the idea of spending time bikeless is Capetown or Joberg if I was to ship, as surely I would spend what I’d save on shipping waiting in South Africa.
Any recent travellers advice please