Transport tips to travel in South Africa.

Past Wednesday we chatted about ways of Getting around in South Africa. 

Below some great tips and advices on taking different transport options in South Africa: 

1. STICK TO THE BUDGET

A3 Decide how much time U wish 2 spend travelling, your budget & where you want to go. Those factors impact transport choices. #TravelChatSA

— Marlize Stander (@Winelands) February 15, 2017

2. USE REPUTABLE TRANSPORT PROVIDERS

A3: Use reputable providers, & common sense when travelling to ensure safety. Ensure that a family member knows your itinerary #TravelChatSA pic.twitter.com/4ErVkwx3zr

— CapeTownBig7 (@CapeTownBig7) February 15, 2017

3. DO YOUR RESEARCH 

A3 Take time for 'virtual travelling' before you visit SA to get great tips. #TravelChatSA is Perfect for that. Ride along every Wednesday!

— Marlize Stander (@Winelands) February 15, 2017

a3.Definitely research the various options & consider budget and time. It's not always about the destination, but the journey #travelchatsa

— MomOfTwoLittleGirls (@momof2lgs) February 15, 2017

4. SLOW DOWN

A3 If you're not in a rush from city to city, consider the scenic self-drive roadtrip way and just pick a direction in SA! #TravelChatSA

— Marlize Stander (@Winelands) February 15, 2017

5. COMMUNICATE

this is always a big one, making sure one other person knows where you are going #TravelChatSA

— Cee (@CeecesTravel) February 15, 2017

6.USE DIFFERENT TRANSPORT OPTIONS

A3: budget , budget and budget !! A #roadtrip and try to use different transport, it will make your trip exciting #TravelChatSA

— #TeamWeekend (@CPTtwins) February 15, 2017

7. HIRE A CAR 

A3. Hire a car and take a road trip. SA has lots of beautiful road trips to offer. Visit the small towns on the way too #TravelChatSA

— Sara Essop (@InAfricaNBeyond) February 15, 2017

8. PLAN AHEAD 

A3 Plan in Advance especially when you coming during our season time … advanced car hire bookings are essential #TravelChatSA

— [travel opulent box] (@travelopulent) February 15, 2017

9. DOUBLE CHECK 

A3: confirm schedule times well in advance and check for delays on SM on the day! #TravelChatSA

— Tulips & Phoenixes (@tulipandphoenix) February 15, 2017

AND ON “A FUNNY NOTE”

A3. Gautrain does breakdown so if going to airport leave 3hrs before #TravelChatSA

— Wesley Madziva (@WeszMadz) February 15, 2017

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Featured picture by Travel Opulent Box