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Hitching in '''South Africa''' is possible.
 
Hitching in '''South Africa''' is possible.
  
Hitchiking in South Africa is possible, but not as easy as in Europe due to the fact that there hijackings people tend to be a more scared of picking up strangers, but the truth is every hitchiking case is unique..
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Hitchiking in South Africa is possible and can be easy, but not as easy as in Europe. Along main roads it can be helpful to use a cardboard sign with your destination written on it. On smaller roads through the suburbs, just thumbing it should be fine. When travelling long distances between towns and cities, hitching from gas station to gas station (called petrol stations in South Africa) will help one to avoid be dropped off in an isolated area. Approaching drivers at these petrol stations can get you lifts, or you can use the cardboard sign suggestion mentioned earlier.
  
Along main Roads its not as easy, as in smaller roads. What I would suggest is waiting at shopping malls/centres and gas stations. I normally get rides from people at gas stations... Its so much easier try it
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In 2010, '''South Africa''' hosted of the FIFA World Cup.  
 
 
In 2010, '''South Africa''' will be the hosting country of the FIFA World Cup.  
 
  
 
== Cities ==
 
== Cities ==
 
* [[Cape Town]]
 
* [[Cape Town]]
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* [[Durban]]
 
* [[East London]]
 
* [[East London]]
 
* [[Johannesburg]]
 
* [[Johannesburg]]

Revision as of 10:39, 17 May 2011

Hitching in South Africa is possible.

Hitchiking in South Africa is possible and can be easy, but not as easy as in Europe. Along main roads it can be helpful to use a cardboard sign with your destination written on it. On smaller roads through the suburbs, just thumbing it should be fine. When travelling long distances between towns and cities, hitching from gas station to gas station (called petrol stations in South Africa) will help one to avoid be dropped off in an isolated area. Approaching drivers at these petrol stations can get you lifts, or you can use the cardboard sign suggestion mentioned earlier.

In 2010, South Africa hosted of the FIFA World Cup.

Cities

External Links

  • How to Hitchhike in Southern Africa: 15 Tips [1]