Public transport South Africa

Kimberley is the only South African town with an operational tramway system, dating back to the diamond rush era. Set up by the Victoria Tramways Company, it transported workers to the Big Hole when the diamond trade was booming. Today, it's mainly used by tourists. The tour lasts around 20 minutes, taking in the mine shaft, the authentic West End bar and the Big Hole. A trip back to the ^20th century on the original wooden seats!

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.

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.

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.

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.