Moving abroad - Africa

South Africa

Moving to South Africa

This commonwealth country is a popular retirement destination for Brits, and increasingly a holiday destination with growing UK property ownership of holiday and second homes.

Atlantic International Movers provide a comprehensive removals, shipping and storage service to South Africa. These can include full packing and unpacking, insurance and storage at either end. Your specific move requirements will be discussed with one of our moving consultants, and every detail from the packing and collection through to delivery and unpacking will be agreed. Throughout your move, a move manager will ensure that everything goes to plan, and keep you informed of progress at all times.

Shipping is usually by dedicated container, part-load container or airfreight. South Africa has complex customs and import regulations that apply to moves from the UK – please view this factsheet and talk to your relocation consultant for further information.

If you would like us to survey your possessions and provide a quotation to move to South Africa please complete this simple form, or you can complete this online questionnaire and we can provide a quotation by email.

The information detailed below has been specially compiled to help those moving to South Africa for the first time. It is by no means a comprehensive guide and to satisfy yourself of further information we recommend that you contact the South African Embassy or visit the Department of Trade and Industry website or the South African Revenue Services website.

South Africa
Renowned internationally for a fusion cuisine which sees traditional barbecues at its centre, South Africa is famed for its mixed cultural and ethnic heritage. When you move to South Africa you will find that its kitchens are as diverse as its people... South Africa has a population numbering approximately 50 million. 

Whilst mining has long been South Africa’s biggest industry, some of this country’s gems can be discovered over ground... South Africa boasts an abundance of sub-tropical flora and fauna including the residency of four of the five fastest land animals (cheetah, lion, Thomson’s gazelle and wildebeest).

The beaches of South Africa’s gold coast regularly win international accolades for their cleanliness and safety. In addition South Africa has numerous world heritage sites scattered throughout its area adding inland interest and another great reason to move to South Africa.