AIR:
Daily flights link
major cities: Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth, East London,
Kimberley, Nelspruit, Upington and Bloemfontein with other connecting
flights to provincial towns. There are
several fair priced airlines operating major
routes. See
http://www.southafrica.info/travel/advice/flights.htm
http://www.flightsite.co.za/
http://www.travelstart.co.za
SEA:
Starlight Cruises offers links between major ports.
RAIL:
The principal inter-city services are as follows:
The Blue Train is a luxury express between Pretoria, Johannesburg and Cape Town (every
other day);
The Trans-Oranje between Cape Town and Durban via Kimberley and Bloemfontein (weekly); and
the
The Trans-Natal Express between Durban and Johannesburg (daily).
Rovos Rail offers luxury steam safaris to Mpumalanga
and the Garden Route, Eastern Cape.
The Transnet Museum also offers various steam safaris around South Africa and Zimbabwe,
and the Trans-Karoo Express travels between Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria (four
times a week).
All long-distance trains are equipped with sleeping
compartments, included in fares, and most
have restaurant cars. Reservations are
recommended for principal trains and all
overnight journeys. There are frequent local
trains in the Cape Town and
Pretoria/Johannesburg urban areas. All
trains have first- and second-class
accommodation. Children under two years of
age travel free. Children aged 2-11 pay half
price.
Useful sites to visit:
www.shosholoza-meyl.co.za
www.join.gautrain.co.za
www.rovos.com
www.bluetrain.co.za
ROAD:
There is a well-maintained network of roads
and motorways in populous regions. All the
major roads are tarred and maintained. In
South Africa, we drive on the left-hand side
of the road. A valid driver's permit is
required to rent a car and all drivers must
carry a valid driver's license at all times
while driving. The wearing of seatbelts is
compulsory and driving while talking on a
mobile phone is illegal - a hands free kit
must be used. Drinking and driving is
strictly prohibited and strict fines apply.
The permissible limit for alcohol
consumption is about one glass of wine for
the average woman and perhaps 1.5 or two for
the average or large man. Speed limits are
120kmph on the open road, 100kmph on smaller
roads and between 60 and 80kmph in towns and
residential areas. Road signs will indicate
the speed limit. Speeding is strictly
enforced with cameras and fines are high.
Petrol stations are open 24 hours
Bus/coach:
Various operators, such as Greyhound and Translux, run intercity express links using
modern air-conditioned coaches. On many of the intercity routes passengers may break their
journey at any scheduled stop en route by prior arrangement at time of booking and
continue on a subsequent coach at no extra cost other than for additional accommodation.
Executive transfers:
Available
throughout the country, at all towns, hotels
and airports, with rates for distance and
time. For long-distance travel,
it is advisable to ask for a quotaton.
Car hire:
Self-drive and chauffeur-driven cars are available at most airports and in major city
centres. Avis, Imperial, Tempest and Budget are represented nationwide.
TOURS:
Several
top-class tour operators are to be found
throughout the country. Have a look at
http://www.sa-venues.com/nationwide_tour_operators.htm
TOUR
PLANNING:
Should you prefer to do all your travel
arrangements yourself -
TRAVEL PLANNER SA is a site worth
visiting. JV Davies who has been in the
tourism industry for years, can guide you to
plan the holiday of a lifetime.
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