Moving to South Africa

When you choose Britannia Cestrian for your international relocation to South Africa, you can have confidence that your move is in competent hands. With our extensive experience in international relocations, we prioritise customer satisfaction and provide a comprehensive and reliable service. Our expertise, attention to detail, and seamless execution aim to make your international move as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Contact Britannia Cestrian today to discuss your international relocation needs for South Africa. Allow us to simplify and streamline your international move, enabling you to embrace the exciting new chapter that awaits you in the beautiful land of South Africa.

Moving all of your worldly possessions from country to country can be a difficult and stressful time, however with Britannia Cestrian, you know you and your belongings are in safe hands. We will fully pack and export wrap all of your belongings, collect them from your house and deliver them to your new home in South Africa, with very little effort on your behalf. We will even complete all customs clearance and unpack you goods where you want them.

Here at Britannia, we are able to offer multiple options for your overseas removal, varying from a single suitcase, a prized motor vehicle or a full 5 bedroom house. There is nothing too small or too big for Britannia Cestrian to handle.

Full 20 ft. or 40 ft. Container Shipment – There are 3 main container sizes, known as “20 ft.”, “40 ft.” and “40 ft. H.C.”. These tend to be used for full house moves and will be dropped at your door and loaded, if this is your preferred method. Alternatively, your goods can be collected from your property and brought into our warehouse, where they will be carefully loaded into the relevant shipping container when you wish and the container will be sent on its way. The next time you see the container will be when it has cleared customs and been delivered to your door in South Africa. This is usually approximately 5-7 weeks from collection to delivery, subject to your preferences and customs clearance.

Groupage Consignments – Should you not wish to send enough goods to fill a container, there is a groupage shipping option. This is, quite simply, a shared container service and as you would imagine takes a while longer than a sole use container. The positive is that this option is generally cheaper than having a container for your belongings alone. This usually takes approximately 8-12 weeks from collection to delivery, subject to customs clearance and consolidating with our other consignments.

International Packing/Wrapping Service and Bar-code Labelling – The most important part of the removal process is the packing and protecting of all of your belongings. Britannia Cestrian pride ourselves on the care we take with regards to the packing and wrapping of your most cherished items. All small items will be bubble-wrapped and place carefully into industrial strength packing materials. Each item will have its own bar-code and every single one will be checked off at both collection and delivery, ensuring the safe transport of your sentimental goods.

Customs Clearance – Customs generally takes 7-10 days to clear and you must be present in South Africa or your consignment will not clear. There are many regulations with regards to taking belongings to South Africa, including many strict restrictions. Here at Britannia, we endeavour to make your removal as simple a process as possible. With this in mind, please see our downloadable break down of customs regulations for guidance.

Delivery in South Africa – Britannia have managed to build a business relationship, over the years, with many overseas agents, who will bring the belongings to your new home and completely unpack on to any flat surface, as required. You will find that your goods have been treated with the care and respect required in such a complicated process, ensuring all of your goods arrive in the same condition as they left in.