
ROAD TRANSPORT — South Africa is covered by an efficient network of roads. The N1 runs from the Beit Bridge (Zimbabwean border) in the North, via Pretoria, Johannesburg & Bloemfontein to Cape Town. The N3 runs from Johannesburg to Durban, whereas the N4 runs along the northern area to the Botswana Border in the North and the N12 meets the N14 at Klerksdorp, which in turn runs through Vryburg. The N4 also runs from Pretoria to Mpumalanga Province, towards both the Swaziland and Mozambican borders, respectively.
CAR RENTAL/HIRE
Avis: Tel 0 800 021 111 - www.avis.co.za
Imperial: Tel 0 800 031 000 - www.imperialcarrental.co.za
Tempest: Tel 0 800 031 666 - www.tempestcarhire.co.za
Budget: Tel 0 800 016 622 - www.budget.co.za
TIME DIFFERENCE — Throughout the year, standard time in South Africa is two hours ahead of Greenwich mean Time, one hour ahead of Central European Winter time and seven hours of Eastern Standard Winter time.
SAFETY MEASURES — The enjoyment and well-being of our customers are of utmost importance to us. We want your visit to be special, we want you to leave South Africa with great memories and the desire to return. Take the same safety precautions you would in any other international city or town, particularly when sightseeing in built-up urban areas. Avoid unnecessary display of valuables including jewellery, cash or audio/visual recording equipment. Do not walk in deserted places or go out alone at night. Preferably lock your doors and keep the windows closed. The use of travellers' cheques or credit cards is more advisable than cards.
AIRPORT CONTACT NUMBERS — O.R. Tambo International Airport — +27 (0)11 921 6262; Mafikeng Airport — +27 (0)18 385 1140; Lanseria Airport — +27 (0)11 659 2753; Grand Central Airport — +27 (0)11 805 3166; Cape Town International Airport — +27 (0)21 934 2240; King Zwelithini International Airport — +27 (0) 031 4691732; Kruger Mpumalanga Airport — +27 (0) 13 753 7500.
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS — Police: 10111; Ambulance: 999; AA Breakdown Service: 0800 01 01 01 /Mobile phone 112; Telephone Enquiries: 1023; EUROP assistance: 011 254 1000; Medical Rescue International: 0800 111 990.

