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According to Frommer's, sunshine, wildlife and natural beauty are the things that bring travelers to South Africa. Lonely Planet agrees, adding that the big cities, the views from Table Mountain National Park and the culture also draw crowds.Whether you want to visit South Africa to see the subtropical KwaZulu-Natal coast or see elephants at Kruger National Park, there are many transportation options available.
Ride the bus or tram. The bus network covers all of the major cities in South Africa, with long-distance service available for overnight travel. Hop-on, hop-off service is available on the Baz Bus, which runs from Cape Town to Johannesburg and caters to backpackers. Long-distance bus operators include Greyhound, Translux, SA Roadlink and Intercape Mainliner. Local bus service is inexpensive but limited on weekends. Minibus taxis are available for local transport, but Lonely Planet says they are generally not very safe.
Drive a motorcycle or car. According to Lonely Planet, the best way to get around and see South Africa is by having your own wheels. Roads in South Africa are in excellent condition, but other drivers can be dangerous, which explains the high annual road-accident death toll of around 10,000. There are no self-service gas stations in South Africa, and an attendant will fill up your tank and expect a tip of somewhere between $0.30 and $0.70. Driving is on the left side of the road.
Use the train service to move from city to city. The Shosholoza Meyl passenger train service connects to all of the major cities in South Africa. Tickets can be booked on the Shosholoza Meyl website (see Resources) or purchased at train stations.
Take a plane to the destinations you want to visit. Airports services by carriers in South Africa include Johannesburg, Cape Town, East London, Durban, Port Elizabeth, George, Mpumalanga, Nelspruit and Sun City. Airline choices for domestic flights in South Africa include SAAirlink, South African Airways, SA Express, 1time, Comair, Kulula and Nationwide Airlines.
Lonely Planet: Getting Around South Africa
Frommers: South Africa Guide
Baz Bus: Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Service
CC Travel: Long Distance Bus Service Carriers in South Africa
Shosholoza Meyl: Shosholoza Meyl passenger Train
Jamie Lisse has been writing professionally since 1997. She has published works with a number of online and print publishers. Her areas of expertise include finance and accounting, travel, entertainment, digital media and technology. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English.
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