'Mode': AROUND
Category: Car/Motor Home
Getting TO/AROUND: They drive on the left hand side of the road in South Africa, and as I am really a New Yorker, I hardly remember how to drive at all. I have been saying "taxi" for over 20 years now.
So for me, it is best to leave the driving to someone who is responsible, and knows how to drive on the left hand side of the road. It is much easier than risking your own self or the rental car.
Some reliable taxis I have used:
J & R Radio Cab (mercedes cabs)
Marine Taxi
Safe Cab
Seapoint Taxi
Magic Bus
If you walk, remember hardly anyone else does!
The first thing anyone here will tell you is get a safe car with good locks.
But since crime occurs oten against tourists who stay at the Waterfront and those that drive cars, I didn't do either one. I managed to stay free from crime this way for the 6 months I was in Capetown.
South African drivers do not look out for those who walk on their sidewalks or cross their streets. What you will notice is the fact that SA driver's think they are the only ones on the planet when they are behind the wheel of the almighty automobile. This is not proper or polite Switzerland!
You must look right, and this is confusing to remember if you are coming from where you look "left" before you cross a street. BE CAREFUL because you have your life in your own hands when walking.
Look like you can outrun anyone. Make sure you look like you bought your clothes at a second hand store when you are walking the streets. Do not call attention to yourself with jewelry or brand name purses. Try to look like the ordinary human clothed in the mass market apparel sold at retail outlets like Walmart.
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