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I would like to know if it is possible to ship my 3 rabbits back to South Africa from mauritius. I have been in Mauritius for 2 years and am planning to go back to SA. The rabbits were born in SA
A friend of mine is relocating back to SA from Mauritius and she shared this information with me to take her 3 dogs, 2 small and 1 large dog back to Cape Town, SA. Thought it may be of interest to some people who are considering doing the same. One needs to have an agent assist you and charges would therefore vary, but this gives you an idea of how much one can expect to pay.
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We are please to quote our Prices for the Relocations of the Dogs from Mauritius to Cape Town for Mrs X as follows:
1) Wooden Cage
a) Peaches and Storm: External Dimensions of Cages: L 102cm x W 60 cm x H 50cm: ( Volumetric Weight for Airfreight): (52Kg): Rs 6,000 +Vat: Rs 6,900 per Cage
b) Kingkong External Dimensions of Cage: L 128cm x W 66 cm x H 92cm: ( Volumetric Weight for Airfreight): (131Kg):Rs 6,800+Vat: Rs 7,820 per Cage
Included in the above Prices: Fumigation certificate
Excluded: Delivery up to Domicile ( Riviere Noire): Rs 2,500 + Vat ( 2,875)
2) Freight Mauritius to Cape town Air Mauritius :
Peaches: Rs 12,825
Storm: Rs 12,825
Kingkong : Rs 29,090
3): Clearing Charges, AWB Documentation Fees: Rs 3,500 +Vat
4) Transport Services from Domicile, Assistance for Vet Appointement (reduit) and back to domicile ( for the 3 dogs): Rs 4,500+ Vat =Rs 5,175
5) Transport Services from Domicile to Airport ( 3 hours prior to departure) and assistance at the Airport: Rs 3,000 +Vat = Rs 3,450
Delivery of Cages: 8-10 days after confirmation.
Payment Terms: Before Flight Departure.
Excluded in the above Charges: Import Permit from South Africa, Blood Test and South African kennelling and Charges.
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I read that the UK is excluded in three month quarantine? Can you expand on what it would be
Dogs that come from the UK will go max 2 weeks in quarantine. After that they are released to the owner. It is quite a travel (depending on where you are going to stay) to visit the dog, but after 2 weeks, you will most probably get the clearance to take it with you. Mauritius is a rabies free country and in most cases it is to make sure that animals do not bring rabies onto the island – there is unfortunately no way that the animal will not be in quarantine for a small period of time – it is standard procedure.
Hi
Have you gone through the process of taking pets from UK to Mauritius? We are about to begin the process in the UK and would welcome any advice and contacts you used. :-)
Having finally completed the process, thought it would be good for all to hear the experience. There are a multitude of tests and the process to get them here takes nothing under 4 months. We have finally got our dogs home after importing them from South Africa to Mauritius. Unfortunately our timing to arrive into Mauritius was terrible as there was a temporary embargo on ALL pets being imported. Much to my heart-break, they had to stay in SA until the ban was lifted (which I fought for on a daily basis). This meant that instead of September my 2 Daschunds arrived on 30-December! The amazing thing through all this, was that everyone I dealt with in the various departments was very helpful & obliging. I never felt like I was being brushed aside because dogs are not important. I was received with genuine compassion and people that wanted to help but couldn't. THUMBS up to the Mauritius government!!
The quarantine facilities were not fantastic. It seems a far cry from the comforts of my home and lying on my sofa. BUT - the main thing is that my dogs were happy and treated well. The staff are very caring and tended to my dogs needs. They cleaned the cages often and were always very friendly. I didn't enjoy visiting my dogs as I so desperately wanted them at home, and the commute to them was pretty tough. But they are home now, and all is well that ends well. They are both healthy, happy and well adjusted. They are the same dogs that went in! Good luck to all future importers :)
What is the process to relocate two dogs from South Africa to Mauritius and cost involved? Can you relocate cats as well? Hamsters?
What is the process to relocate two dogs from South Africa to Mauritius and cost involved? Can you relocate cats as well? Hamsters?
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