Travel and transport agencies South Africa

MyCiti provides a direct connection from the airport to the city centre. There are several routes: L102 to District Six, Woodstock, L106 and L107 to Civic Center - Garden's - Camp's Bay. There are two lines connecting the Civic Center and the entire City Bowl, L108 and 109 Civic Center Sea Point - Hout Bay, L105 Civic Center - Sea Point, L104 Civic Center - Waterfront - Gree Point - Sea Point. Please note: you have to buy a card in the Shoprite or Pick n Pay shops and put credit on it to be able to get on the bus.

Monde Authentique allows you to build your own trip, according to your desires and your budget, a trip that looks like you, that meets the least of your requirements, that comes as close as possible to your imagination. The team of creators also offers you ideas to enhance your trip, examples of discovery tours, but also a selection of accommodations to design your itinerary together. Monde Authentique is designed for travelers with a deep knowledge of travel and a taste for new experiences.

The tour operator manages territories in the Eastern Cape and offers tailor-made safaris in the Grahamstown and Queenstown area. Depending on the location, kudu, damalisque, impala, bushbuck, oryx, orebi, Cape grysbok, warthog and caracal can be taken. Depending on the animals sought, Grand Safari offers four lodges in the Eastern Cape, including a luxury lodge on the edge of the Indian Ocean with high quality services and a very good table facing the sea to contemplate the passage of the whales in winter.

From hiking at Mountain Table to diving with great white sharks, Ian, a pure Capetonian fan of sports and adventure, will make you discover his town and its surroundings during tailor-made stays. From paragliding over the Atlantic Ocean, kayaking with the Cape seals or wine tasting on horseback, you will benefit from the expertise of Ian and his team for a fun, sporting and cultural discovery of Cape Town. Discovery of the Garden Route with bungee jumping the highest in the world, zip line in the forest, stay in the Cederberg.

Turquoise Surf Travel in Marseille offers surf trips that enable surfers of all levels to discover the best waves in the world. Whether you opt for a surfari in the Maldives aboard a cruise ship, a stay in a surf camp facing your favorite spot, or local accommodation for total immersion, Turquoise Surf Travel has what you need. With knowledge of the best surfing destinations and a wide range of accommodation options, they can offer you the surfing adventure of your dreams, on exceptional waves in paradise-like landscapes.

Europe Tours voyages is a travel agency based in Serris near Val d'Europe. Aware of the changing demands of travelers, the agency can be reached via a 24-hour emergency number. Placing the customer at the heart of its development, it offers tailor-made trips: stays, clubs, tours, autotours, safaris, weekends and day excursions, departing from Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, Geneva and other European countries. Best-sellers include the American West, New York, Thailand, Zanzibar, Mexico, Canada, Dubai, the Maldives and Curacao. It's the ideal agency for exploring the world from Europe.

Privilèges Voyages is a travel agency located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. With more than 30 years of expertise, it offers tailor-made trips all over the world. The Privilèges Voyages team emphasizes refinement and luxury, and is committed to creating unforgettable experiences for its customers. The agency offers ultra-personalized service at every stage of the trip, with a dedicated advisor to accompany customers before, during and after their journey. Privilèges Voyages is also a partner of major hotel chains, offering exclusive benefits to its customers. In addition to travel booking, the agency offers a range of complementary services such as visa handling, online seat reservation and check-in, organization of private excursions and exclusive tours, and much more. Privilèges Voyages is registered with the "Atout France" tourism development agency and has financial guarantees.

With the Cape Town Aerial Metro, you can travel safely during the day to Simon's Town by stopping at the waterfront. To Muizenberg, Kalk Bay and Fish Hoek. Another line passes through Bellville and branches off either to Stellenbosch or to Paarl and Wellington. The stations are central and you can walk to the points of interest or the beach. This is a good option for those who do not have a car and want to see the surroundings of Cape Town at their own pace and without spending too much money. Count 1 hour from Cape Town to Simon's Town. Not recommended after 7pm.

Cape Town is a large city, and distances can be quite long from one point to another. In addition, most tourism professionals and locals will tell you: take a cab! Once the evening comes, it is not always safe to walk or wait for the bus, so we call a reliable company, present everywhere in the city: Intercab. This agency also offers sightseeing tours in the peninsula and along the wine route if you are interested.

Footsteps to Freedom" in English. The tour agency offers us to discover the township of Langa on foot with a local guide, in the morning or afternoon. After having crossed suburbs full of history by car, the walking tour lasts 2 hours along the streets and alleys of Langa, the actors of the township and the small shops where we stop. Upon reservation, the tour ends with a generous buffet at a local resident's house. An authentic experience.

The Consulate General of France in Cape Town is the consular representation of the French Republic in South Africa. The Consul General in charge of the Consulate is Laurent Alberti. The Consulate is responsible for the French community and establishes relations with foreign authorities. It also issues visas to South African nationals in accordance with French and European laws.

The Travel Agency at Horse is specialized in horse riding in France and around the world, with the specific local relationship, respect for the environment and horse. Always looking for novelties, in all disciplines and for all ages, the Credo of the agency is to «respond to the wishes of the riders to make their equestrian hike an unforgettable experience». The agency offers a dozen equestrian hikes in Iceland, as well as a permanent commitment to responsible tourism and environmental preservation. Three words: authenticity, breathtaking landscapes, horse freedom.

The Blue Train is one of the most luxurious machines in the world. It makes the round trip between Pretoria and Cape Town eight times a month. The journey takes 28 hours and covers 1,600 km, with a stopover in Kimberley and a visit to the Open Mine Museum in one direction and the town of Matjiesfontein in the other. Another destination is Kruger and Limpopo for a "rail safari" through the country's magnificent national parks. A unique and sumptuous journey through spectacular South African landscapes at a pleasant cruising speed.

For a solidarity travel based on sustainable tourism, do not hesitate to contact Neorizons Travel. This agency has made solidarity and authentic tourism its specialty since 2003. Member of the French association of ecotourism, the agency will organize you a trip that will mix well-being and responsible tourism. Nearly 25 destinations are listed in the catalogue of Neorizons Travel, including a South African trip of 13 days on the northern loop of the country. Between the Kruger, Kosi bay, Swaziland and the Drakensberg, an eco-responsible journey.

Mankwe Gametrackers, it's an adventure agency. Located in the heart of the Sun City resort, it takes us to discover the 60,000 hectares of the famous Pilanesberg Park, one of the most beautiful in South Africa. On the program: morning, afternoon and evening 4x4 rides, game drives in search of the "Big Five", bush walks or bush walks, hot air balloon flights, archery, tree climbing, quad biking, and many other outdoor adventures that will amaze us and create memorable memories!

1st Zulu Safaris offers day trips and multi-day adventures. Sotiris and his son know everything about the Kwazulu-Natal region, you can trust them. Among other things: discovery of Durban, safaris, cultural visits of villages, battlefields tours, St Lucia and its estuary... with departures and returns by vehicle to Durban. There is so much to do in the area that we highly recommend using such an agency to discover the most important points in a minimum of time.

This agency was born in 1997 under the impetus of Simone and Russel from Sani Lodge, specialists and above all enthusiasts of Lesotho. On foot, on horseback or in 4x4, they will be the best placed to advise you among the many options for visiting this unspoiled kingdom, unknown to tourists. Here, outings are made for two or three days on the back of a Basotho pony or four days to reach the highest peak in Southern Africa, Thabana Ntlenyana. The thrill of a five-day trek on the "roof of Africa" is also a choice.

The latest addition to the Funky Monkeys family, the Nelspruit backpackers! They open up the world of safari to backpackers, with packages departing from Nelspruit and Johannesburg. Tent camps, great atmosphere, good food under the African sun, open pick-up tours with a guide who spots the animals, and night either in heavy tents in a Kruger camp or in a more luxurious lodge. They take care of everything and they take care of it well. A day trip to the Blyde River Canyon is possible if you don't plan to drive north.

Line offering an extensive network of regional and domestic flights in Southern Africa, operates as a franchisee of South African Airways. Direct scheduled flights between Johannesburg, Cape Town and Windhoek, as well as from Livingstone to Nelspruit. Through their alliance with SAA, one can easily connect to other long haul or domestic flights. Airlink is a member of the South African Airways (SAA) frequent flyer program. Reservations available online, booking agent or SAA Central booking by phone.

For those who prefer local transport to the unmissable Uber, set up for the 2010 World Cup, the Gautrain is comparable to the Parisian metro, only slightly more expensive. Ideal for getting to Johannesburg or Pretoria from the airport, nine stops are possible. Pretoria residents working in Johannesburg use it on a daily basis. It is a very safe, well-travelled, spacious, quiet and fast means of transport. It takes only about 12 minutes to reach downtown Johannesburg.

The Metrobus of Johannesburg is the city's public transport system. Don't expect the French-style city bus service! Schedules are not always respected and cleanliness often leaves something to be desired, but at least it's really very cheap! Stops in front of Rosebank mall, Cresta or Ghandi square. Be sure to ask the driver for the direction of the bus before taking the road! To avoid, perhaps, if you have an appointment to keep or if you have a plane to catch.

Aya is a tour operator specializing in the Middle East, the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian Ocean. It was created by the tour operating department of Kurban Tour, a group that has been present in this region for over fifty years. In 2006, Aya Désir d'Orient was born, tour operating department of KTS Voyages. Today, the travel offer has been enriched and the name of the agency has evolved into Aya Désirs du Monde. From the "all inclusive" formula to the creation of a 100% tailor-made trip, from a stay in a resort to a cultural tour, all options are possible.

Coffeebeans Route offers exceptional cultural outings (tour in English): jazz, reggae, hip-hop, football, art, storytelling, cooking, private gardens... The principle is the same for all the outings: during the day or in the evening when music is involved, you leave in small groups through the lively places of the city known by the locals, often in the vibrant townships to discover the real jazz clubs or dance halls, or even football games with young people from Khayelitsha... An original, unique and affordable experience.

In 1997, Nomad Africa Adventure was only one truck and only one departure per month. Today, it has a fleet of more than 40 vehicles, a team of 130 people and offers many departures all over South Africa. The agency offers its clients a very good value for money, while retaining the magic of the safari. Moreover, socially and ecologically responsible, the agency has a particular interest in the environment.

This agency makes it possible to get in touch with the various cultures of Cape Town and to meet its inhabitants. Discovery of District Six: its museum, its traditional healers, its shebeens where you can taste traditional beer, its community school... In Khayelitsha, the largest township of the city, one has the opportunity to meet local entrepreneurs, or to attend the service of the charismatic church, only on Sundays. Fat bike tours are also available in Cape Town and its surroundings.

The African Eagle agency offers a number of excursions in and around Cape Town. On the agency's program, the visit of the peninsula through charming historical villages, but also the discovery of the meeting point of the two great oceans Atlantic and Indian at the Cape of Good Hope. You can then go by bike, helicopter or boat, in the city, in the mountains, or even at sea, to discover the region. Safari tours are also available in the Kruger National Park and on the Garden Route.

The African Eagle Whale Safari offers a scenic coastal drive to see the beauty of the Southern Right Whales basking off the coast of Hermanus. You can also experience the sharks in a cage or from the platform on the boat in Gansbaai Harbour. But the tour operator also offers bush adventures and electric bike safaris. You can also explore the vineyards on a fat bike, a bicycle with all-terrain wheels.

Located right next to the Cape Town Tourist Information Centre. You will be able to combine the organization of your stay with a 10-minute drive from a rental car. Please bring your passport and driver's license, Sam will take care of the rest, while you get a clear explanation of how it works. Transfer to and from the airport included. For many years, Global has had a large fleet of newer cars. It is the ideal way to discover the region or simply to drive around town.

Bel Africa is a tour operator specializing in Africa and the organization of tailor-made trips and "à la carte" safaris for French-speaking customers. A team of passionate specialists put their experience in the field at the disposal of those who wish to discover the beauty of African landscapes and wildlife, learn about the customs and way of life of the local people, enjoy an out-of-the-ordinary experience and discover places off the beaten track. We highly recommend this agency.

Loisico Tours and Excursions is a tour operator specializing in Cape Town, but also in South Africa and neighboring countries such as Botswana, Namibia or Zimbabwe. The tourism professionals offer you tailor-made stays from one to five days, or even more, at your convenience. The little extras: interactions with wild animals, safaris to meet the big five and the discovery of extraordinary landscapes. If you are not fluent in English, you can take advantage of guided tours in French.

This specialist in tailor-made tours offers a variety of packages to discover South Africa at your own pace. Help in the choice of stages and accommodation, car rental... The follow-up is done 24 hours a day during the whole day of the stay. Springbok circuit, discovery of South Africa with your family, 100% safari travel... These are among the formulas proposed by Olivier and Claudie, two Frenchmen who have been living in the country for many years.

With Terres de Charme, go on a tailor-made or organized trip to discover the wonders of Myanmar, in "the footsteps of Buddhism" and according to your desires. A stay in 13 days and 10 nights where you will travel through Burma through the usual more or less traced path. From Yangon, to the marvellous plain of Bagan, its temples and ruins. Then of course, the Inle Lake, its acrobatic fishermen and floating gardens, before coming to seek the calm of the Bay of Bengal on the superb beach of Ngapali for a few nights.

Ulysses Tours & Safaris offers you a lot of possibilities to enjoy your stay in Pretoria and in the surroundings: drivers, transfers, group tours, private tours... The proposed excursions are very diverse, in full day or half day, tour of Pretoria, Johannesburg, in the townships, towards Cullinan and Sun City... But also nature excursions in the parks to discover the animals. Even further away, mini-trips to the Garden Route or Cape Town... You are sure to find what you are looking for!

Alain has quickly become our travel companion. Attached to South Africa and fascinated by its history, he travels through its entrails as soon as he can, curious to discover new nuggets - panoramas, delicious tables and excellent hosts - to share with you. His natural professionalism allows him to be 100% flexible according to your expectations. He will introduce you to his beloved Joburg on the day or take you on a three-week journey of history and anecdotes, humour and surprises, incredible scenery and adventure.

Founded in 2012 by Olivier Catrou in Grenoble, TraceDirecte is an agency specializing in customized, immersive travel. From Grenoble, the Éclaireur service advises and accompanies travelers throughout their trip. From the four corners of the globe, local advisors share their knowledge, their network, their tips and even their friends to design customized trips that are totally in their image! Their philosophy? To offer unique immersions in local cultures, discovering unexpected places and meeting singular personalities, for an experience far removed from preconceptions.

At Richie's, you'll find affordable car rentals and a wide selection of quality vehicles. All this combined with a typically Capetonian personalized service that is the pride of the company. Serious service, well-maintained and reliable cars. Airport transfers and long-term rentals available. 24-hour roadside assistance and comprehensive insurance, with no cost surprises. An agency we highly recommend.

Terra Africa is a Terra Group agency founded in 1998 by a group of passionate Frenchmen. The team specializes in tailor-made trips to Southern and East Africa, designing programs to suit your tastes, desires and budget, in a friendly atmosphere and in French. Her local knowledge enables her to meet your expectations to the full. She offers tours to several destinations: South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe. In short, a serious and qualified operator for a successful trip.

Founded in Zurich in 1906 by Alfred Kuoni, the Swiss company has always been known for its high standards of quality in travel. From this long history, Kuoni has developed an incomparable know-how that allows it to anticipate new trends and the desires of its customers. Independent since 2013, Kuoni France is the leading specialist in escorted tours, Indian Ocean holidays and cruises, and is a key reference in the world of luxury travel.

This safe, easy, cheap and fast bus network takes us to many parts of Jo'Burg, including Soweto. Some lines:

Line T1: Thokoza Park to Ellis Park > Soweto (Orlando Police Station, Diepkloof, Soccer City, via the Carlon Center (Top of Africa), Fashion Square, Johannesburg Art Gallery, the Old Synagogue and the stadium at Ellis Island for rugby.

Line T2: Tholoza Park to Braamfontein via the highway>

same route to Soccer City, then at the end of the line Park Station, Jo'burg Theatre and Constitution Hill to Braamfontein.

This is an interesting fair tourism project, since the Bushmen community here benefits directly from the money. A lot of activities are proposed, starting with the visit of an open-air museum, dances and songs including the famous rain dance, hiking with trackers, traditional hunting, 4x4 visits..., and even lodging in huts for backpackers who want to know a bit more about this desert people who know nature better than anyone else, as well as very affordable bush-camps.

For more than 20 years, " Le monde Odyssée " has been creating tailor-made or themed trips all over the world. Safaris à la carte is specialized in these trips, in many countries, especially in East Africa and of course in South Africa, but also in India, Ecuador... In order to meet the expectations of its customers, lovers of wide open spaces and animals, the company creates tours on the theme of wildlife safaris, but also more specialized expeditions, stays that combine safari and relaxation or unforgettable honeymoon trips.

If you don't want to rent a car and prefer to travel by bus, this private bus company provides a daily connection between Cape Town and Saldanha, convenient! Departures are at 5pm from Cape Town every day except Saturday at 2pm, and it takes 3 and a half hours to get there. From Saldanha departure at 5.30 am every day except Friday and Sunday departure at 12.30 pm. If you go to Paternoster, the bus can drop you off at Vredenburg 13 km away. Don't hesitate to ask the hotel for a transfer for example, anything is possible.

This private company provides minibuses that carry backpacker youths on backpackers. Practice if you travel alone and don't have too much time or money. You have the security to arrive at the scheduled port, you don't pay extra taxis to go to the hotel and enjoy the landscape. The Baz Bus connects Johannesburg to Durban, then Durban to Cape along the coast, both in both directions. The principle: you buy a ticket for a limited period - a week (2 600 R) or two (4 100 R) - and you stop where and when you want, without turning around, on the chosen path. Be careful, stop at Port Elizabeth, Durban and Swaziland because the Baz Bus does not ride at night.

Individual itinerant tours and high-end photo safaris in Southern and East Africa, passionate experts at your disposal to help you discover the magnificent natural landscapes of the "rainbow" country. The most beautiful private game reserves in search of the "Big Five" and the most exclusive addresses of boutique hotels and lodges. Possibility to extend your trip. Okavango Safaris is committed to responsible tourism and only works with local groups with a proven track record in ecotourism.

The history of Sani Pass Tours dates back to 1955. David Alexander was fascinated by these dizzying roads where mohair and wool used to be exchanged for clothes and cornmeal. The young man began to imagine vehicles on these roads, riding on the back of a donkey... Today, Sani Pass Tours organizes a departure for the ascent of the pass every day at 9:30 am, a real breath of fresh air up there and an aperitif at the altitude pub, the highest in Africa, or a trip to Lesotho. The guides are passionate about the area and will tell you all their secrets.

With its flashy green planes, it is the South African airline, Air France's preferred partner since October 2014, Kulula Airlines connects Cape Town daily with Durban, Johannesburg, but also the smaller cities of Lanseria, George, Port Elizabeth and East London. It will sometimes be easier, or even unavoidable in some cases to fly some routes internally, as the flagship cities are sometimes too far away. On its website, you can create your own package with flight, car rental and hotel.

This luxury train company, which departs from Pretoria, serves all of southern Africa as far as Victoria Falls. Beautiful old-fashioned locomotive, romantic atmosphere and refined cuisine. From Pretoria, there are only two national routes. The route from Pretoria to Cape Town includes a visit to Matjiesfontein and the Big Hole tour in Kimberley, for history and diamond lovers. Once again, far from the classic train, Rovos Rail is talking about a real hotel travelling through the South African landscape.

The Blue Train is an experience in itself. The luxury train company operates two routes: Pretoria-Cape Town and Pretoria-Kruger Park. The Blue Train is resolutely more modern than the others, with its comfort and design, a far cry from the steam-powered "tchoutchous". It's like a 5-star hotel on wheels, threading its way across plains, weaving between mountain ranges, ploughing through arid landscapes and slowing down to meet the wildlife along the way. It's still a long way from the dream of Cairo, but the foundations have been laid in South Africa.

This Johannesburg based tour operator offers tours of Soweto, Johannesburg, historical and cultural tours... Vhupo Tours specializes in cultural tours such as the Lesedi village escape to discover the Zulu, Basotho, Xhosa and Pedi cultures, an encounter that is both visual, then around a traditional meal, a typical mamba juice in the evening around the traditional boma, or facing the dances and songs that come to animate the already warm atmosphere of the village nestled in the hollow of hills.

For thirty years now, Nicolas and Paul, the founders of New Horizons, have been traveling the different parts of the planet to weave networks that will take over when you yourselves are traveling in their place. In Namibia, the company offers two formulas: "Going Wild" allows for sixteen days of self-drive to Etosha, Damaraland, the coast and the Namib desert, while "Revelations from the sky" allows, thanks to plane transfers, to go to Kaokoland and enjoy the desert from the air.