Car Hire Links

www.hertz.co.za     www.budget.co.za

www.avis.co.za      www.imperial.co.za

Buses
Translux buses operate on major routes and will usually be pretty comfortable. The poor cousin Transtate buses run just about everywhere else. Transtate were originally intended to carry black workers to the cities, so they are cheap, run interesting routes and stop just about everywhere.

Road Conditions
You will find driving in South Africa easy to adapt to, with sign posting in English, driving on the left and well maintained roads. An international driving licence is required. The age limits are 23 - 70 years. You must have held a licence for at least five years. There are a number of toll roads in South Africa. You will receive clear indication signs before reaching a toll station. Payment may be made at an attended booth. A word of caution regarding overtaking or "undertaking" on the changing lanes inside. This is not illegal in South Africa and is a common practice. When travelling on any highways, be aware of cars on your inside. Speed limits on the highways are 120 km/hr and 60 km/hr in the towns and cities.

Border Posts By Road
South Africa / Namibia ( Vioolsdrif ) Open 24 hours a day , 365 days a year

South Africa / Mozambique ( Komatipoort ) Open all year round from 07h00 - 22h00

South Africa / Botswana ( Tlokweng ) Open every day from 07h00 - 22h00

South Africa / Zimbabwe ( Beitbridge ) Open daily from 06h00 - 20h00

South Africa / Swaziland ( Oshoek ) Open daily from 07h00 - 22h00