International Movers to Africa

International Movers to Africa Since 1976

We've been moving families overseas since 1976, and Africa is part of that story. South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Morocco, Ghana, Tanzania. Wherever you're headed on the continent, we handle the full process from your front door in North Carolina to your new address in Africa. That's packing, crating, customs documentation, ocean freight, and delivery at the destination.

How an International Move to Africa Works

Every move starts with a survey. We'll do an in-home walkthrough or a video call to inventory everything you're shipping. From there, we build a detailed quote with no hidden costs. Once you book, here's what happens:

Packing and Crating: Our crew packs and crates your household goods using international-grade materials. Fragile items, artwork, and electronics get special attention. We build custom crates when the item calls for it.
Customs Documentation: We prepare your shipping inventory, bill of lading, and all required export paperwork. We also coordinate with your destination country's import requirements so nothing gets held at the port.
Ocean Freight: Your container ships from a U.S. East Coast port to your destination in Africa. Transit runs 4 to 8 weeks depending on the port. We track the shipment and keep you updated.
Destination Delivery: Our partner agent at the African port handles customs clearance and delivers to your new home. They unload, unpack if you've requested it, and haul away packing materials.

What You Handle, What We Handle

You handle your visas, travel plans, and personal documents. We handle everything else. Packing, loading, export paperwork, ocean shipping, customs clearance, and delivery. If you need storage on either end, we've got that covered too. We've been coordinating moves across six continents for nearly 50 years. The process is proven.

Timelines and Planning

Plan for 8 to 12 weeks from booking to delivery for most African destinations. The packing and loading at your home takes 1 to 3 days depending on the size of the household. Ocean transit is the bulk of the timeline. We recommend starting the process at least 6 to 8 weeks before your travel date so your shipment arrives close to when you do.

Get a Free International Moving Estimate

Call us at (919) 682-2300 or request a quote online. We'll set up a survey, walk through the details, and give you a straight number. Truckin' Movers has been doing international relocations since 1976. Let's figure out your move to Africa.

Why Choose Truckin' Movers for Africa?

Anything, Anywhere

We move households to six continents. Africa is no exception. South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Morocco, Ghana, Tanzania. You name the destination and we'll handle packing, crating, customs paperwork, ocean freight, and delivery at the other end.

Career Employees

Our average crew member has been with us over ten years. International moves require careful packing and detailed inventory work. Our people have done it thousands of times, and it shows in the damage claims we don't get.

Exact Moving Dates

We give you a specific pickup date for your origin load. Ocean transit to Africa typically runs 4 to 8 weeks depending on port. We keep you updated at every stage so you're never guessing where your shipment is.

One Touch Handling

Your belongings get loaded into a container at your home and stay in that container through port, ocean transit, and customs. One load, one unload. Less handling means less risk on a journey that covers thousands of miles.

Africa Moving FAQ

A full household move to Africa typically runs $5,000 to $15,000 or more, depending on volume, destination port, and services. We do a detailed in-home or video survey, then give you a firm written quote. No surprises. We've been pricing international moves since 1976.

Ocean freight to major African ports runs 4 to 8 weeks from the U.S. East Coast. Transit time depends on your destination. South Africa and East Africa take longer than West Africa or North Africa. We'll give you a realistic timeline during your survey.

Restricted items vary by country, but most African nations prohibit firearms, certain chemicals, and perishable food. Some countries restrict electronics or used clothing. We'll walk you through your destination's specific rules before packing day so there aren't any surprises at customs.

Most African countries allow used household goods in duty-free if you're establishing residency. You'll need a passport, visa, detailed inventory list, and sometimes proof of employment. We prepare all the customs documentation on our end. We've handled this process for decades.

We offer full-replacement-value international transit insurance. It covers loss or damage during packing, loading, ocean transit, and delivery. Basic carrier liability is included, but we strongly recommend full coverage for moves of this distance.

We load your belongings into a steel shipping container at your home. That container gets sealed, trucked to port, loaded onto a vessel, and shipped to your destination port. At the other end, our partner agent clears customs and delivers to your new address. One container, start to finish.

What Our Customers Say

4.9 out of 5

Based on 281+ Google Reviews

Tom Clapham2026-03

Since opening my window coverings business a few years ago, I’ve spent a lot of time getting to know other business owners in the NC Triangle. Between the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties, Wake Up Wednesdays in Pittsboro, and my weekly Bull City Business Leaders BNI mee

Dana Robinson2026-02

I worked with Truckin’ Movers for my local move from Durham to Raleigh and cannot recommend them enough! Jeff made everything easy to understand and was quick with the communication. Chris L, Alfonso, and Johntez arrived on time, handled everything with care, and were incredibly kind, professional,

Kim2025-10

Truckin Movers did a wonderful job moving my Aunt from North Carolina to Chicago. They were so easy to work with. Chris and John were so professional and friendly. They worked quickly but also were very sure to handle everything with care. Thank you for taking the stress out of the moving proces

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