I have a choice in connecting flights upon arrival in Joberg headed for Windhoek. Both connections are with SAA and I arrive @ approx 7 am on arrival day. So the question is, would most of you opt for a 4 hour layover or a 6.5 hour layover. Keep in mind my airlines DO NOT have baggage handling agreement and I have to retrieve my bags from the arriving flight, clear the guns thru the SAPS process (plan on using Air 200 to help with this) and then get checked into the connecting flight to Windhoek?

Air2000/Hunters Support says that 3 hours is the "minimum" connection time when clearing rifles into RSA.

So the 4 hour connection should work, assuming it arrives on time that is. I have NEVER arrived on time on an SAA International flight [4 trips/8 flights].

I'd take the longer connection. Save the stress, and there are lots worse terminals to spend time in if you have time to wait. Good shopping/browsing in the international side.
Gary

If you have a long layover - and you do not belong to one of the airline clubs - look for the Premier Lounge on the second floor [mezzanine] in the International Terminal. A day fee gets you snacks and drinks and quiet and a seat and internet availability. Not really plush - but better than sitting on the floor in the waitingarea.

Bisonhunter1,

Take the longer one. The angst over will I make the next flight or not is not worth it.

Mark