Despite the large size of the country (as big as France and Spain combined), getting around South Africa is fairly straightforward. South Africa has the best road system in Africa and there is a well-organised network of inter-city public transport.


AIRLINES

South African Airways
The national airline, SAA has a comprehensive network of routes within South Africa, and flies numerous international routes. The site allows you to check schedules, redeem Voyager (the SAA loyalty programme) awards and book your flight online.

British Airways
The regional arm of the global airline, BA operates services between most of South Africa's airports. Online booking and e-ticketing are all possible through this site.

SA Express
SAA's sister airline, serving a network of smaller airports throughout Southern Africa. Route map, timetables and reservation details, but no online booking.

Kulula.com
South Africa's first low-cost airline, offering no-frills fares between the major cities. You can book both your flight and car hire online.

Nationwide
Nationwide flies between most of South Africa's major cities, as well as to certain cities in Zambia and Tanzania. As of November 2003, they also operate flights between South Africa and the UK. Book flights online.

Airports Company Limited
The Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) owns and operates South Africa’s nine principal airports, including the three major international airports in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Their site provides up-to-the-minute departure and arrival information, as well as flight schedules.


ROAD

Greyhound
Luxury coach service operating an extensive network within South Africa. Online booking, route map and service information.

Translux
As with Greyhound, Translux has extensive routes throughout South Africa. Their site advertises latest specials and allows for online booking.

Intercape
As with the other coach companies , Intercape operates extensive routes throughout South Africa. The site is fast and easy to use, and also allows you to pay without a credit card.

Baz Bus
Aimed at the independent traveller, the Baz Bus is a hop-on hop-off service between Cape Town and Johannesburg via Durban. After purchasing a ticket to a destination, you can get on and off the bus as many times you like en route, hoppng onto the next one to come along. Apart from online booing, their site also has information onhostels and tourist highlights along the route.

Felix Unite car hire
iafrica.com recommends booking your car hire through Felix Unite car hire. Click above for information on rates, car models and to book online.

Automobile Association
General information about road travel in South Africa, as well as distance tables, driving tips and important numbers.


RAIL

Spoornet
Rates and descriptions of the different services offered, but no timetables.

Blue Train
South Africa's most famous train, the Blue Train is regularly listed as one of the world's great railway journeys. Travel in five star luxury within South Africa and up to Victoria Falls.

Rovos rail
Like the Blue Train, Rovos rail is the definition of luxury on wheels, with private suiets offering five star service through constantly changign scenery. Their flagship route is the trip from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.