Getting around Travelling around Southern Africa is fairly easy as there are plenty of formal and informal transport systems. This is an overview of what's available... |
Choose a transport option
- Air Flights
Major airlines fly into Cape Town and Johannesburg on a daily basis. You won’t get cheaper fares by booking them in Southern Africa so you may as well book them from wherever you are/live.
- Buy back companies
Buy a car here for your journey through Southern Africa and save up to 60% in rental fees!
- Car Hire
There are a number of cheap car hire operators. You could also buy a car -classifieds and free ads paper advertise plenty of cheap cars for sale.
- Long Distance Buses
There are a number of long distance buses including Translux, Intercape, Greyhound and the Baz Bus (which is the only real backpacker bus).
- Long distance trains
Southern Africa does not have a great railroad infrastructure so travelling by train is fairly restrictive (but fun nonetheless).
- Local transport
Local transport is something you’ll have to find out about once you’re at your actual destination. Here are a few of your options...
- Minibus taxis
Without doubt, the cheapest way to travel is to use local black transport systems or “minibus taxis”. They require nerves of steel but are definitely the most efficient way to get around pretty much anywhere in South Africa.
