Swaziland transport

If you are planning on visiting Swaziland worrying about transport should be the last thing on your mind. This article will give you a quick overview that will put you at ease while you prepare to visit the beautiful kingdom of Swaziland .

The fact is it's easy to maneuver around Swaziland as transport is readily available. Local commuters use very accessible transport such as kombis and buses as well as private vehicles. As a landlocked country, Swaziland does not have any sea based transport nor does it have any public air transport for in country traveling. Rail is mostly used for transporting goods, and at the time of writing this article, none was available for commuters.

There are taxis (cabs) operating to most destinations. The taxi services are provided all over the country. You can always get a taxi anytime and almost anywhere by dialing the taxi number found in the Swaziland telephone directory, businesses directory and numerous Swaziland tourism magazines and guides. Unlike in most countries where taxis have a distinct color, in Swaziland taxes are spotted by a yellow sign on their roof top written "taxi". You can also identify them with a small writing on their front door branded with their trade names and ending with the word "taxi".

Public transportation

According to a report found on www.infoshopswaziland.com a majority of the Swazi population uses public transport for daily commuting. Public transport ranges from kombis, mini buses (also called Sprinters) to full sized buses. You can never go wrong with either of them since their routes are indicated by writings on their front, as per Swazi law. The bus conductors usually spotted next to the kombis can be of great help in case you have trouble reading some siSwati words.

Car rentals

In the case when one decides to go it alone, set their own time and pace, there are several affordable car rentals in Swaziland . Car rental agencies are also available at the airport. They offer a wide variety of cars to choose from. Just grab a tourist guide and tourism magazine for contacts.

Assistance from local police

If all means fail there is the safest mode. You can simply dial 999 and get help from the Royal Swaziland Police Service, that is, if you are lost or stranded. The local police offer a standby service to provide safety.

We do advise seeking more information about Swaziland transportation especially on websites dedicated to providing quality Swazi content online.

First Published on the web in August 2007 on http://www.infoshopswaziland.com a website that provides comprehensive information about the Kingdom of Swaziland. Note: this article can be republished on the web on condition that none of the web links are removed including the attribute/author section.

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