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Real Name: Glenn and Maritha Kasner
Lives In: Cape Town, ZA
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Transportation: Greyhound
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    Category: Bus
    Getting TO/AROUND: Various bus companies operate services between the major cities in South Africa.
    Going by bus can often be a cheaper alternative to flying and you'll get to see some of the countryside as well.

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    Phone: +27 21 505 6363
    Website: www.greyhound.co.za
    Other Contact: +27 21 505 6380
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    Transportation: Translux
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    Category: Bus
    Getting TO/AROUND: Another reputable bus compant is Translux.Thet too operate bus services nationally as well as to the neighbouring countries of Mozambique Zimbabwe and Zambia

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    Phone: +27 21 449-3333
    Website: www.translux.co.za
    Other Contact: +27 21 449- 2545
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    Transportation: Intercape
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    Category: Bus
    Getting TO/AROUND: Pioneers of the modern inte city transportation industry in South Africa, Intercape operates to all major cethers within the Republic, Namibia and to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

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    Phone: +27 (0) 21 380 4400
    Website: www.intercape.co.za
    Other Contact: +27 (0) 21 380 2076
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    Transportation: Bazbus
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    Category: Bus
    Getting TO/AROUND: The Bazbus service is a "hop on hop off" backpackers bus service operating within South Africa. You choose your point of departure and final destination and are free to hop off at any of the designate stops in between for as long as you wish. Once ready to resume your journey you catch the next Bazbus to the next place you want to be.
    There is no time restriction on your ticket.

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    Phone: +27 21 439 2323
    Website: www.bazbus.co.za
    Other Contact: info@bazbus.com
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    Transportation: South African Airways
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    Category: Airplane
    Getting TO/AROUND: South African Airways, the national carrier operates domestically as well as to numerous international destinations.
    Consistantly voted as the best airline to Africa, best African airline as well as receiving numerous other awards,SAA is truly a world class operation.
    In times when many international airlines are battling, SAA has shown remarkable growth and has recently embarked on a huge fleet replacement programme.
    The phasing in of the new Airbus aircraft to replace the older Boeing 747 fleet has already commenced.

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    Phone: +27 11 978 5313 (International)
    Website: www.flysaa.com
    Other Contact: 0861 359 722 (within SA)
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    Transportation: Kulula.com
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    Category: Airplane
    Getting TO/AROUND: Kulula.com is South Africa's first no frills airline. Operating on the Cape Town - Johannesburg and Johannesburg - Durban routes, they offer a cheaper alternative to regulatr air travel.

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    Phone: 0861 585852
    Website: www.kulula.com
    Other Contact: 0861 kulula
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    Transportation: The Blue Train
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    Category: Train
    Getting TO/AROUND: The Blue Train, rated as one of the most luxurious in the world, operates between Cape Town and Pretoria as well as Pretoria and Victoria Falls.
    Advance booking is essential to ensure a place on this, the pride of South African rail travel.

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    Phone: +27 12 334-8459
    Website: www.bluetrain.co.za
    Other Contact: 27 12 334-8459
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    Transportation: Domestic Airfare price war
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    Category: Airplane
    Getting TO/AROUND: A huge price war has erupted on South African domestic air routes.
    Before you book do some shopping around on the following sites.
    www.kulula.com
    www.nationwide.co.za
    www.flysaa.co.za
    www.sunair.co.za (Business class Cpt-Jhb @ R770 single)

    At these rates its almost cheaper to fly than it is to go by bus

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    Comments for glennkasner about South Africa
    Gillybob Tue Jan 8, 2008 10:50 UTC
     Great transportation tips - so many visitors don't realise the number of options available for travelling around South Africa. Gillybob greetings
    Stephen-KarenConn Mon Feb 14, 2005 13:43 UTC
     We love trains, and the Blue Train sounds like one we would enjoy taking.
    ettenaj Fri Oct 22, 2004 08:44 UTC
     Dont you just love the no frills airlines for short trips???? I do
    keeweechic Wed Sep 1, 2004 03:26 UTC
     Good intro. I just bet Port Nolloth does have a large police force...lol Looks a great area to visit. No shortage of transport but the Bazbus sounds a good deal.
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