Getting Here

GETTING HERE - International flights
Assuming you've decided to fly to South Africa, you'll soon find that the cheapest international flights (often via a stopover somewhere) usually end up in Johannesburg, which is not always so close to where you want to spend your time suntanning and although JHB is pretty central, cynics may say it's in the center of nowhere.

JOHANNESBURG
As with all big cities and to be fair to those who live in and love Johannesburg , it's a pretty vibrant place with a lot going on . If you do decide a stopover is desired or necessary, here are a few tips to getting around.
Johannesburg is a very big place with a very confusing road system. Driving can be a nightmare and public transport can be equally so. It may be better to rely on private taxis to get around although this starts to get expensive.
Fortunately many backpackers and B&B's and Hotels offer free transfers from the airport, bus and train stations if you're going to stay with them and once you're happily settled in will give you the best advice for getting around locally.

GETTING IN AND OUT OF JOHANNESBERG
South African Airways offer an excellent and reasonably priced range of domesric flights that run almost daily to and from most coastal centres, so if a stopover is not desired it's almost always possible to make a connection with your international flight. Book at least two weeks in advance to ensure the cheapest price.