Travel GUIDE for the 2010 FIFA World Cup

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT Travel GUIDE For The 2010 FIFA World Cup

Booklet2.indd 1 4/19/10 9:28:16 PM Overview The South African Department of Transport (DoT) is conﬁ dent that the travel requirements of the many thousands of internati onal visitors, as well as South African spectators.

minister’s message

“WE CAN DO IT!” We have no doubt that we can do it. We are certain that we will host a successful FIFA World Cup™ in 2010.

What you need to know On South Africa’s roads, vehicles drive on the left hand carriageway and all road signage is in English. Many of the freeways are tolled, which can be paid for either with cash (in South

Arriving in S.A

Travel Tips

Host Cities

CONTENTS Transport Proﬁ le 2

Booklet2.indd 2 4/19/10 9:28:18 PM Overview

The South African Department of Transport (DoT) is conﬁ dent that the travel requirements of the many thousands of internati onal visitors, as well as South African spectators, will be met with all persons being able to move eﬃ ciently and safely throughout the country to matches during the full period of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

Whilst tour groups will be cared for through their package arrangements, independent traveler(s) can be assured that they will be able to arrange their transport in South Africa by either public transport or hired vehicles.

Extended inter-city and the host city public transport services during the 2010 FIFA World host citi es allowing visitors to move around Cup™ will ensure connecti ons between all safely, even aft er late evening matches, on a What you need to know host citi es and between key locati ons within limited budget.

South Africa’s Promise to the World

Transport services for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ will be greatly increased to accommodate the many thousands of international spectators and South Africans who will travel to matches in and around the country.

General spectators will be able to travel Travel Tips using expanded public transport services between all host cities. Travel between the larger cities will be focused on air. Connections to the smaller host cities will be served mainly by inter-city buses and trains.

Within host cities public transport network services will be supplemented by airport to city bus links and park and ride services to the stadiums and fan parks. 3

Booklet2.indd 3 4/19/10 9:28:21 PM Message from the Minister of Transport: “WE CAN DO IT!”

“We are certain that we will host a successful FIFA World CupTM in South Africa.”

We have no doubt that we can do it. We are certain that we will host a successful 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in 2010.

Our experience in hosting major international sporting events was always going to put us in good stead. Only a year into our democracy, South Africa hosted and won the 1995 Rugby World Cup™. The following year we added another feather to our hat by staging a successful African Cup of Nations, which our national football team won. 4

Booklet2.indd 4 4/19/10 9:28:22 PM SOUTH AFRICA’S TRANSPORT SYSTEM IS READY FOR 2010 SOCCER WORLD CUP

With this in mind, the South African Nati onal • OR Tambo Internati onal Airport in Kempton Park Department of Transport is proud to announce that • Sandton in Johannesburg it has fulﬁ lled its transport commitment to FIFA • Westgate Stati on in the Johannesburg CBD in readiness for the World Cup, by introducing an • Pretoria CBD in Tshwane/Pretoria inter-provincial and regional transport system to be • Polokwane managed and provided by an appointed Operati ng • Nelspruit Managing Enti ty which will facilitate the eﬃ cient • Rustenburg and safe transport of general spectators to and • Mangaung from matches. A major component of this fl eet will • Cape Town comprise of 110 newly acquired 79-seater MAN • Port Elizabeth Lion Explorer semi-luxury inter-city buses specially • Durban procured by Government for the Event. • George

The Department of Transport has furthermore The following services are on off er for the Event: implemented a ﬁ rst-class Nati onal Integrated Transport System which uti lizes and integrates the Inland Services services of the newly acquired AutoPax coach fl eet Pretoria, Oliver Tambo Internati onal Airport (110 units) with that of the Industry’s Midi Vehicles, and Johannesburg hubs to and from stadiums with the purpose and intenti on of ensuring that the in Rustenburg, Polokwane, Nelspruit, and General Spectators long distance transportati on Bloemfontein. needs and expectati ons are met by safe, comfortable and well maintained vehicles for the durati on of the World Cup. The vehicles deployed for these services will be highly recognizable and disti nguished through their unique visual branding, which will be prominent throughout the durati on of the Event. Furthermore, all fl eet vehicles will carry comprehensive insurance and the required Passenger Liability Insurance.

With an expected increase of additi onal traﬃ c on the Nati onal road network, the Department is of the view that this Transportati on Service to General Spectators will undoubtedly ease the impact of traﬃ c and reduce congesti on on these main arterials and ulti mately contribute to safer driving conditi ons for all motorists’.

The inter-provincial and regional transport system will be provided in accordance with a pre-determined ti metable within the primary route network which links Host Citi es with both Inland and Coastal Services. The services will operate from the following inter-city transport hubs (Arrival and Departure points), many of which will be dedicated operati onal hubs for the Event: • Lanseria Airport on the West Rand 5

Booklet2.indd 5 4/19/10 9:28:24 PM Coastal Services additi on, ti cket outlets available at all Computi cket • Knysna to Cape Town, via Wilderness, George and and Checkers in-store Money Market counters. Mossel Bay and vice versa. Pre booking is essenti al to pre determine spectator • Mossel Bay to Port Elizabeth, via George and demand and to avoid disappointment. Wilderness and vice versa. • East London to Port Elizabeth, via King Williams Autopax – match and ﬁ fa Town and Grahamstown and vice versa. • The delivery of the 570 buses by MAN and • Richards Bay to and from Durban Mercedes Benz is on track. • The Wild Coast Sun to and from Durban • The 110 MAN buses, which will be used for General • Pietermaritzburg to and from Durban. Spectators services have been delivered. • The 460 Mercedes Benz buses to be used for The introducti on of the 2010 Soccer World Cup MATCH and the FIFA Local Organising Committ ee. Passenger Transport Schedule along with a variety Of these, 377 have been delivered and the last bus of inter-city corridors linking inland and coastal host will be delivered on 10 May 2010. citi es for World Cup will provide public transportati on • A Service Level Agreement for the leasing of of a high caliber that is reliable, easily accessible, safe 420 buses to MATCH has been signed, and the and secure, convenient and aff ordable to all General development of operati onal plans is on track with Spectators att ending any of the scheduled matches. MATCH. A total of 1079 drivers were in the recruitment process In making the uti lizati on of these services easily by 14 April 2010. This includes 508 drivers that have accessible to all, Tickets are available through the been contracted, 326 drivers in the ﬁ nal stages of the existi ng Translux/AutoPax on-line reservati on recruitment process and 245 drivers that commenced system and the Strictly Tickets web based service. In the training program in November 2009.

Booklet2.indd 6 4/19/10 9:28:26 PM WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Entering the Country - Customs All that is required for tourists to enter the country is a valid visa, a passport and your air- fl ight ti cket. South Africa’s Department of Home Aff airs (the department which controls traveller entry into South Africa) is issuing “special event” visas for soccer fans coming to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, enabling fans to use dedicated counters at major airports around the world for pre-clearance before they travel to South Africa (go to htt p://www.home-aff airs. gov.za/site2010/index.html for more details). This is the ﬁ rst ti me that such a visa is being issued for a major world event. The Department of Home Aff airs sti pulates that certain minimum requirements have to be met when issuing this special event visa: • You need proof of purchase of your ti cket for the match; • Must meet certain health requirements; • Have a return air-fl ight ti cket; and • A valid passport.

Those passengers who have received pre-clearance by South African immigrati on oﬃ cials will be able to arrive in South Africa and proceed straight to baggage collecti on and on to customs.

On Arrival at South Africa’s Airports If you have pre-arranged transport on arrival, then follow the signs at the airports to guide you to the charter transport area where pre-booked vehicles will be staged. Onward travel by public transport and metered taxi ranks will also be well signed at the airports. There will be special transport informati on kiosks set up at all airports to assist.

Road Travel On South Africa’s roads, vehicles drive on the left hand carriageway and all road signage is in English. Many of the freeways are tolled, which can be paid for either with cash (in South African Rand) or by credit card. In-car navigati on systems are available for rental, with the latest road network informati on and facility layers loaded. For more informati on on South African road safety, visit www.arrivealive.co.za.

Currency and Cash Dispensing The oﬃ cial South African currency is the ‘Rand’ and the country’s main vendors accept all major foreign credit cards. Banks and foreign exchange outlets (which have branches at the main airports) will exchange foreign currencies into Rand on producti on of your passport and visa. There are many Automati c Teller Machines (ATM’s) at all airports, shopping centres and commercial districts.

Public transport or vehicle hire? Many internati onal travelers to South Africa choose a self-drive opti on as the best way to have freedom to roam the unlimited beauty of the country. During the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, however, following a team may mean travelling the length of the country and back again. Also travelling within unfamiliar citi es by car is oft en a less than relaxing undertaking. Within and between citi es public transport will be available to you. The informati on on this website will help you to make an informed decision on the best travel opti ons for you. 7

Booklet2.indd 7 4/19/10 9:28:27 PM Symbols and Signs

• Symbols A temporary sign system has been designed to provide clear guidance to all visitors and tourists travelling around the country and within the host citi es. Signage will be highly visible and located on main roads and to key locati ons.

Look out for the yellow signs displaying the event logo and the relevant faciliti es such as these displayed below. The diff erent Host Citi es signage is similar but there are some diff erences in signage notati on.

Park n Airport Ride Train Bus Stop Stati on

Pedestrian Train Park n Ride Bus Stop Stati on Bus Stop

Park n Ride Fan Park Stadium Facility

• Signs The following examples show how combinati ons of various symbols may be used in order to convey directi ons to points of interest:

Main event faciliti es Main transport faciliti es

Vehicular Signage Rail Stati on to Stadium

Pedestrian Signage Park n Ride (using rail) to Stadium

Park Areas (Examples Fan Park showing colour coding for Stadium Parking) 8

Booklet2.indd 8 4/19/10 9:28:30 PM Arriving in South Africa

South Africa has three internati onal airports - citi es of Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Johannesburg (ORTIA), Cape Town (CTIA) and Durban, and Port Elizabeth, air travel is the Durban (King Shaka Internati onal Airport). recommended means of travel, and frequent For onwards travel to other citi es in South fl ights link these host citi es. It is advisable Africa, these airports all have large domesti c that travel bookings be made as early as air terminals with frequent fl ights between possible. At this stage air operators may the main centres. Upon leaving the airports have not scheduled fl ights out of citi es late there are various travel opti ons available, at night aft er matches, but fl ight schedule including public transport shutt le services updates will be made soon. to transport hubs in the city centres, pre- booked charter shutt les, metered taxis and Surface Inter-City Public Transport Park n car rental. All airports will have 2010 FIFA For the smaller host citi es of Bloemfontein, Airport Ride Train Bus Stop World Cup™ transport informati on kiosks to Nelspruit, Polokwane and Rustenburg, Stati on assist visitors with transport related queries scheduled inter-city road or rail services and will have the necessary transport maps, or hired vehicles are the recommended etc. means of travelling. South Africa is Pedestrian Train Park n Ride currently boosti ng these inter-city services Bus Stop Stati on Bus Stop Travelling Between Host Citi es by operati ng a dedicated World Cup inter- Teams will play their matches in diff erent city bus fl eet to ensure that spectator travel venues throughout South Africa. Therefore, demand is accommodated. Vehicle hire Park n Ride Fan Park Stadium many supporters will need to travel companies have also increased their fl eet Facility extensively across the country. Tour groups sizes specifi cally for the event, and maps and charter bookings will have their own of recommended routes to travel will be travel arrangements specifi c to the travel provided. package booked. Those who are making their own arrangements to follow their teams, will Travel within Host Citi es have a choice of travelling between citi es by Each of the Host Citi es is fi nalising and air, intercity rail or coach or hired vehicles, implementi ng its own local transport plans described further below. for the event. The following services are being provided in most host citi es: Domesti c Air Services • Airport to City Centre Bus Service, Given the long distances between the major providing a link to the city centres, with Main event faciliti es Main transport faciliti es onward travel by public transport (rail and bus) and metered taxi. • Park-and-Ride-Services to the stadium, Vehicular Signage Rail Stati on enabling spectators to park remotely and to Stadium take a special bus or rail service to access the stadium on match days. • Extended and special Bus Services, Pedestrian Signage focussing on serving the stadium, core Park n Ride (using rail) to Stadium city areas, and accommodati on nodes. • Extended Rail Services, providing an intensifi ed operati on and late night Park Areas (Examples services including additi onal security Fan Park showing colour coding measures. for Stadium Parking) • In all citi es there are Shutt le & Charter 9

Booklet2.indd 9 4/19/10 9:28:31 PM Transport Operators (pre-booked to easily move around in cities without the service), Metered Taxis Fleets and Vehicle need to hire your own vehicle. Rental Fleet. Also see secti on below Air Travel in South Africa • Connecti on between your Accommodati on and Host City Public • Meeti ng The Demand For Air Travel Transport South Africa has extensive air connecti ons Linking to the public transport services worldwide and the country’s airports to get around the city from the many and domesti c air network are of a high hotels, guest houses, B&B’s is a factor internati onal standard. The aviati on sector that fans should consider carefully. Many is undergoing signiﬁ cant expansion with the establishments will arrange a shuttle from sustained growth of the business and leisure the airport on your behalf, or alternatively markets to and within South Africa. With a metered taxi. Likewise to access the the expected surge in demand for air travel city centres, stadiums and fan parks, your during the FIFA tournaments, the aviati on accommodation provider can usually help sector is well on track to accommodate the with travel to the closest Park and Ride, requirements of both local and travellers priority rail station etc. When booking and visitors from abroad. accommodation, ask whether they can assist you with shuttles/metered taxi • Interconti nental Flights bookings etc. If you need to arrange All conti nents have direct fl ights to these services yourself, each host city will Johannesburg, the hosti ng centre of the 2009 be providing information on operators FIFA Confederati ons Cup, provided by over through their web-sites. With this issue 50 internati onal airlines, from approximately solved, you can be confident of being able 50 citi es worldwide. There are also many

Booklet2.indd 10 4/19/10 9:28:33 PM direct fl ights to Cape Town, one of the main and 200 000 aircraft landings. ACSA is tourism centres. The warm mariti me city of completing a R6 billion (€0.55bn) airport- Durban also has a main internati onal airport infrastructure expansion programme. operati ng interconti nental fl ights. Long haul air travel to South Africa is convenient, with • Meeti ng 2010 FIFA World CupTM Demands the added advantage of sharing the same The aviation sector is jointly planning its ti me zone as much of Europe. response through an active coordination process based on detailed forecast of • African Conti nent demand to ensure it is prepared and has South Africa is the main hub of African air the capacity to cater for the event. Air travel with around 800 fl ights per week services will be increased and amended into and out of the country, and direct in line with World Cup demands. During connecti ons to 15 other African countries. the busiest periods of the tournaments many regular travellers will make way for • South Africa’s Airports spectators. The intention will be to retain South Africa has three major internati onal a reduced base schedule to all network airports in Johannesburg, Cape Town and destinations but to enhance domestic air Durban. All 2009 FIFA Confederati ons Cup services on specific routes on particular and World Cup host citi es have an airport routes in line with spectator demands. close by. All major airports in the country Following this strategy the demand for have had (or are undergoing) signiﬁ cant domestic air travel during the World infrastructure expansions in a response to Cup will be met. To allow a focus on the conti nuous volume growth, especially to key demand routes, spectators will be meet the expected traﬃ c volumes during encouraged to use land base travel to reach the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ events. The the smaller venue cities of Bloemfontein, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) Nelspruit, Polokwane and Rustenburg is the operator of 10 of the country’s where airport capacity becomes a limiting busiest airports including the three main factor. Spectators are encouraged to make internati onal airports and handles over 18 their flight reservation bookings early to million departi ng passengers annually and secure their required travel. Booking can 200 000 aircraft landings. ACSA is completi ng usually be made one year in advance on a R6 billion (€0.55bn) airport-infrastructure domestic routes. expansion programme.

• Domesti c Air Network South Africa has three major international airports in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. All 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and World Cup host cities have an airport close by. All major airports in the country have had (or are undergoing) significant infrastructure expansions in a response to continuous volume growth, especially to meet the expected traffic volumes during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ events. The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is the operator of 10 of the country’s busiest airports including the three main international airports and handles over 18 million departing passengers annually 11

Booklet2.indd 11 4/19/10 9:28:35 PM Bus Travel in South Africa passenger demands. For schedules and Airport List Scheduled inter-city bus services bookings go to respecti ve website. R21 Kempton Park currently operate between all South Oliver Tambo Internati onal Airport (ORTIA) +27 (0)11 921 6262 Africa’s main cities, offering a cost In addition to current scheduled effective public transport option for service providers, the Department of Air Traﬃ c Control Cape Town Cape Town Internati onal Airport (CTIA) moving between host cities. The majority Transport will supplement with special +27 (0)21 937 1200 of operators use modern air-conditioned World Cup services between Gauteng luxury coaches. Province (Johannesburg and Pretoria Alexandra Ave Bloemfontein Bloemfontein Internati onal Airport Host Cities) and the inland venues of +27 (0)51 407 2240 During the World Cup period, scheduled Bloemfontein, Nelspruit, Polokwane Sri Lanka Way La Mercy operators will tailor their services to meet and Rustenburg. King Shaka Internati onal Airport +27 (0)86 727 7888 Bus Operators Coach Operators De Havilland St Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth Internati onal Airport +27 (0)41 507 7319 Airport Entrance Rd Johannesburg Lanseria Airport +27 (0)11 367 0300 Landdros Mare St Polokwane Polokwane Internati onal Airport +27 (0)15 288 0122 R538 Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga Internati onal Airport +27 (0)13 753 7500 D545 Pilanesberg Pilanesberg Internati onal Airport +27 (0)14 552 1261 R404 George George Airport +27 (0)44 8769310 Airport Road Durban Durban Internati onal Airport +27 (0)31 451-6666

Airline List

Booklet2.indd 12 4/19/10 9:28:39 PM Bus Travel in South Africa passenger demands. For schedules and Airport List Scheduled inter-city bus services bookings go to respecti ve website. R21 Kempton Park currently operate between all South Oliver Tambo Internati onal Airport (ORTIA) +27 (0)11 921 6262 Africa’s main cities, offering a cost In addition to current scheduled effective public transport option for service providers, the Department of Air Traﬃ c Control Cape Town Cape Town Internati onal Airport (CTIA) moving between host cities. The majority Transport will supplement with special +27 (0)21 937 1200 of operators use modern air-conditioned World Cup services between Gauteng luxury coaches. Province (Johannesburg and Pretoria Alexandra Ave Bloemfontein Bloemfontein Internati onal Airport Host Cities) and the inland venues of +27 (0)51 407 2240 During the World Cup period, scheduled Bloemfontein, Nelspruit, Polokwane Sri Lanka Way La Mercy operators will tailor their services to meet and Rustenburg. King Shaka Internati onal Airport +27 (0)86 727 7888 Bus Operators Coach Operators De Havilland St Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth Internati onal Airport +27 (0)41 507 7319 Airport Entrance Rd Johannesburg Lanseria Airport +27 (0)11 367 0300 Landdros Mare St Polokwane Polokwane Internati onal Airport +27 (0)15 288 0122 R538 Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga Internati onal Airport +27 (0)13 753 7500 D545 Pilanesberg Pilanesberg Internati onal Airport +27 (0)14 552 1261 R404 George George Airport +27 (0)44 8769310 Airport Road Durban Durban Internati onal Airport +27 (0)31 451-6666

Rail Travel in South Africa eff ecti ve public transport opti on. Regular Scheduled inter-city rail services currently inter-city rail services are provided by a operate between all of South Africa’s main range of operators. See the links to speciﬁ c citi es, and off er a convenient and cost operator websites.

Rail Operators

Booklet2.indd 13 4/19/10 9:28:40 PM Vehicle Travel in South Africa type service whereby the car-hire company provides the driver either for a specifi c • South African Vehicle Hire Industry rental durati on, or to collect and drop off the South Africa has large vehicle hire and vehicle driver at a pre-identi fi ed locati on. It leasing fl eet operated by all the major rental is advisable to pre-book vehicles. This can be companies for travelers intending to make done through your travel agent or directly their own private transport arrangements. with the Vehicle Rental Companies as listed The Southern Africa Vehicle Rental and on this page. Leasing Associati on (SAVRALA) is the body representi ng the major vehicle rental • Types of Vehicles companies in Southern Africa. Renti ng a Vehicles available for hire range from simple vehicle from a SAVRALA member company to luxury vehicles. The industry is also gearing ensures that the traveler is dealing with a up to provide additi onal microbuses, people recognised company with some standing in movers and MPV’s for the smaller group SAVRALA Members the industry. In additi on, SAVRALA provides travel. Such vehicles can transport up to 8 useful guidelines for prospecti ve vehicle passengers with relati ve ease. Early booking renters through its website. There are also of these vehicles is highly advisable. other independent rental companies not affi liated with SAVRALA. • Locati on The majority of car rental companies are • The Two Primary Approaches to represented at the main airports and in most Hiring A Vehicle city centres. Vehicles may be collected at The fi rst approach is known as Self-drive one centre and delivered in another branch, where the traveler hires the vehicle and subject to certain fees to be confi rmed with drives it themselves or a “chauff eur driven” the individual rental companies.

Booklet2.indd 14 4/19/10 9:28:41 PM • Rental Requirements / Guidelines must be identi fi ed when hiring the vehicle. Whilst the SAVRALA website provides some Remember that the South African driving guidance here are useful points to keep in system is designed for the right hand side mind: of the driver. • Driver’s Licence - A valid driver’s licence • Payments - All major credit cards are is a prerequisite for hiring a self-drive accepted. This will be subject to fairly vehicle. Vehicle Hire Companies may rigorous control and a deposit will be require an Internati onal Driver’s Licence. held. It is thus worthwhile confi rming this • Insurance - It is advisable to take out the with your travel agent / the vehicle hire insurance off ered by the vehicle rental company when making your booking. This companies unless you have specifi c cover holds for additi onal drivers as well who in place.

SAVRALA Members Non SAVRALA Members

* Visit www.ﬁ ndyourway2010.co.za for contact details of the above car rental services providers. 15

Booklet2.indd 15 4/19/10 9:28:45 PM South African transport Service Provider’s contacts

Service Provider Telephone Web address / e-mail address

Mango Airlines 0861 1MANGO / 0861 162646 enquiries@fl ymango.com

SAA express Airlines 011 978 9905 reservati ons@fl yexpress.aero

KULULA Airlines 0861 585852 www.kulula.com

1ti me airlines 0861 345 345 www.1ti me.aero/aqueduct/1ti me/Booking

SA ROADLINK bus service 011 333 2223 www.saroadlink.co.za

Citi liner bus liners 083 915 9000 htt p://www.citi liner.co.za

Avis Coach Charter 086 111 4107 htt p://www.aviscoaches.co.za

Baz bus servces 021 439 2323 htt p://www.bazbus.com

Snappy bus services 083 645 5130 www.snappy.co.za

Elwierda Coaches 087 830 2111 htt p://www.elwierdacoaches.co.za

Translux Bus Services 0861 589 282 htt p://www.translux.co.za

Greyhound Coaches 083 915 9000 htt p://www.greyhound.co.za

Ikapa Tours & Travel 021 510 8666 htt p://www.ikapa.co.za

Mega Bus 011 249 8773 htt p://www.megabus.co.za

Protours 012 664 9000 htt p://www.protours.co.za

Intercape Coaches 0861 287 287 www.intercape.co.za

Shosholoza Meyl Train Service 086 000 8888 htt p://www.shosholozameyl.co.za

Premier train 086 000 8888 [email protected]

The blue train 012 334-8459 www.bluetrain.co.za

Booklet2.indd 16 4/19/10 9:29:02 PM Service Provider Telephone Web address / e-mail address

Mango Airlines 0861 1MANGO / 0861 162646 [email protected]

SAA express Airlines 011 978 9905 [email protected]

KULULA Airlines 0861 585852 www.kulula.com

1time airlines 0861 345 345 www.1time.aero/aqueduct/1time/Booking

SA ROADLINK bus service 011 333 2223 www.saroadlink.co.za

Citiliner bus liners 083 915 9000 http://www.citiliner.co.za

Avis Coach Charter 086 111 4107 http://www.aviscoaches.co.za

Baz bus servces 021 439 2323 http://www.bazbus.com

Snappy bus services 083 645 5130 www.snappy.co.za

Elwierda Coaches 087 830 2111 http://www.elwierdacoaches.co.za

Translux Bus Services 0861 589 282 http://www.translux.co.za

Greyhound Coaches 083 915 9000 http://www.greyhound.co.za

Ikapa Tours & Travel 021 510 8666 http://www.ikapa.co.za

Mega Bus 011 249 8773 http://www.megabus.co.za

Protours 012 664 9000 http://www.protours.co.za

Intercape Coaches 0861 287 287 www.intercape.co.za

Shosholoza Meyl Train Service 086 000 8888 http://www.shosholozameyl.co.za

Premier train 086 000 8888 [email protected]

The blue train 012 334-8459 www.bluetrain.co.za

Booklet2.indd 17 4/19/10 9:29:13 PM Travel Tips

General All measurements use the metric system; distances on road signs are in kilometres (1 mile = 1.6 km) and fuel is sold by the litre (1 US gallon = 3.8 litres).

Rules of the Road Road traﬃ c in South Africa and its neighbouring countries drives on the left . Make sure you understand the South African road signs.

The wearing of seat belts is compulsory. The front seat occupants of a car are required to wear seat belts while travelling, and for your own safety it is recommended that those in the rear seats do so as well. If you are caught without you will be subject to a ﬁ ne. The use of hand-held cell (mobile) phones whilst in control of a vehicle is illegal. If you need to speak on your cell phone use either a vehicle phone att achment or a hands-free kit. Or even bett er (and safer), pull off the road and stop. NOTE: only pull off the road at safe places, e.g. a petrol stati on. Pulling over and stopping along roads can be dangerous. 99% of petrol stati ons are open 24hr.

Road System Speed limits are usually clearly indicated. Generally, speed limits on highways are 120km/h, those on major roads outside built-up areas are 100 km/h, those on major roads within built-up areas are 80km/h and those on normal city/town roads are 60 km/h. But beware - in some areas the posted speed limits may change suddenly companies have rest stops every 200-300 km and unexpectedly. The roads within South Africa, along these highways where you can ﬁ ll up, eat at connecti ng most major citi es, and between its a restaurant, buy takeaways, do some shopping or immediate neighbours are very good. There are just stretch your legs. Restrooms at these faciliti es many nati onal and regional road connecti ng the are well maintained and clean. Most (but not all) citi es and larger centres, including the N1 running of these rest stops also have ATMs. from Cape Town through Johannesburg and Pretoria up to Harare, Zimbabwe, the N2 running Some of the main roads have only one lane in each from Cape Town to Durban, which passes through directi on, especially where they are far from urban the world-famous Garden Route near Knysna, and centres. When driving on such a road, aft er passing the N3 between Durban and Johannesburg. a truck or other slow-moving vehicle that has moved onto the hard shoulder (oft en marked by a Some porti ons of the nati onal roads are limited yellow line) to let you pass, it is customary to fl ash access, dual carriage freeways (the N3 between your hazard lights once. This is considered a thank Johannesburg and Durban is freeway almost all you and you will most likely receive a my pleasure the way) and some secti ons are also toll roads response in the form of the slow vehicle fl ashing its with emergency assist telephones every couple headlights once. Bear in mind that it is both illegal of kilometres. Toll roads generally have two and dangerous to drive on the hard shoulder - or more lanes in each directi on. The large fuel although many people do. 18

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Whilst it is not yet compulsory, more and more over for speeding (or other violati ons) and drivers are adopti ng the practi ce of driving with given a writt en fi ne. their headlights on at all ti mes. This greatly increases their visibility to other road users. Useful links Nati onal Roads Agency has latest toll tariff s and Fuel Stati ons road conditi on reports. South African Automobile Fuel stati ons are full service with lead free Associati on, tel: +27 (0)83 843 22. petrol, lead replacement petrol and diesel available. Pump att endants will off er to wash Licence Requirements your windscreen and check oil and water in If your driver’s licence is in any of South Africa’s additi on to just fi lling up the car. It is usual to 11 offi cial languages (e.g. English) and it contains ti p the att endant approximately R5. Most fuel a photo and your signature integrated into the stati ons are open 24 hours a day. licence document, then it is legally acceptable as a valid driver’s licence in South Africa. However, The N3 normally have a Highway Customer Care some car rental and insurance companies may line during busy periods, ph: 0800 203 950 it can sti ll insist that you provide an Internati onal be used to request assistance for breakdowns, Driver’s Permit. It is generally best practi ce to accidents or general route informati on. Current acquire an Internati onal Driver’s Permit in your toll fees, road and traffi c conditi on can also be country of origin, prior to starti ng your journey, found on the N3 website. regardless of whether your licence is legally acceptable or not. The Law Law enforcement (speed and other violati ons) Petrol and Diesel Costs is usually done by portable or stati onary, Liquid fuel prices in South Africa are regulated radar or laser cameras. Fines will be sent to and fi xed monthly. Note that fuel can be the registered address of the vehicle you are bought on a normal credit card, or Garage driving. Non camera portable radar and laser Cards issued by a South African bank. Most systems are also used and you may be pulled garages do have ATMs on the premises. 19

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Toll roads The most expensive toll gate in South Africa is the Machado plaza on the N4 between Pretoria and Nelspruit, cost is R49 for a normal car. In total, road tolls between Pretoria and Nelspruit or between Johannesburg and Cape Town will cost you just under R100.

Important telephone numbers: From a fixed line: • 107 - Emergency, • 10111 - Police, • 10177 - Ambulance, • 082911 - Netcare911 and The National Sea Rescue Institute.

From a mobile phone: • 112 - All Emergencies, • 082911 - Netcare911 and The National Sea Rescue Institute (You only need to dial 911 from Vodacom mobile phones)

International calls at local rates: Step 1: Dial: 087 150 0823 from any mobile or landline Step 2: Dial destination number and press #. e.g. 00 44 11 123 4567# Countries: USA, UK(Landline), India, Bangladesh, China. Supported On: Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, Telkom and Neotel

Emergency and Medical Assistance There are a number of independent emergency assist companies in South Africa: • Netcare 911, 49 New Road, Midrand, tel: +27 (0) 11 254 1927. Some travel agents offer Netcare911 cover as an option, but you can also deal with them via Travel Insurance (see below) or find out if your existing cover has an association with them. • Travel Insurance, tel: +27 (0) 11 780 3300. Contracted to Netcare and offers comprehensive EMS cover for the inbound traveler to South Africa. • ER24, Manor 1, Cambridge Manor Office Park, corner Witkoppen and Stonehaven, Paulshof, Sandton, tel: +27 (0) 84 124. 20

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