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Drive from Natal north coast to Sun City?
Hello all,
I'm going to South Africa this Christmas. I would like to know if it is possible to drive a car from the Natal north coast(around Tangaat) to Sun City in one day. Could someone please tell me approx how many hours drive would it take me to go to Sun City? I am aware the distance is a fair away but not exactly sure whether it is feasible or practical to drive from Natal to Sun City. I plan to stay in Sun City so no need to drive back to Natal. Just need to get an idea before making any plans. Thanks. Regards, Tim |
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Drive from Natal north coast to Sun City?
Hallo Tim,
From Tongaat get back to Durban and follow the N3 to Joburg - from there it is easy to Sun City. It can be done if you are prepared to drive for about 7 hours staying within the legal speed limit. -- Koos Greeff. Specialist Safari Operator. http://www.afrikasafaris.co.za Tim wrote in message om... Hello all, I'm going to South Africa this Christmas. I would like to know if it is possible to drive a car from the Natal north coast(around Tangaat) to Sun City in one day. Could someone please tell me approx how many hours drive would it take me to go to Sun City? I am aware the distance is a fair away but not exactly sure whether it is feasible or practical to drive from Natal to Sun City. I plan to stay in Sun City so no need to drive back to Natal. Just need to get an idea before making any plans. Thanks. Regards, Tim |
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Drive from Natal north coast to Sun City?
"Tim" wrote in message om... Hello all, I'm going to South Africa this Christmas. I would like to know if it is possible to drive a car from the Natal north coast(around Tangaat) to Sun City in one day. Could someone please tell me approx how many hours drive would it take me to go to Sun City? I am aware the distance is a fair away but not exactly sure whether it is feasible or practical to drive from Natal to Sun City. I plan to stay in Sun City so no need to drive back to Natal. Just need to get an idea before making any plans. Thanks. Regards, Tim Hi Tim. It depends how fast you drive, but the trip is roughly 800 kms. The speed limit most of the way is 120kph so you're probably looking at eight hours. The worst part of the journey is from Jo;burg to Sin City, the rest is mainly toll roads which are not bad. Why you want to leave KZN to go to sin city is another question. Enjoy Richard |
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Drive from Natal north coast to Sun City?
Hi,
The trip is about 800km with decent roads most of the way. Durban to Johannesburg is excellent highway (toll roads) all the way. Durban to Johannesburg is about 5 hours if you drive normally. Johannesburg to Sun City is about 1.5 hours. With stops, driving sensibly etc, you are looking at about 7.5 hours. Remember that you can't buy petrol with a credit card in South Africa. It's either cash or a dedicated bank "garage card". Petrol is around R4-00 per litre, and a small car (1600cc) will use around 90 to 100 litres on the trip. If you are not pushed for time, I'd suggest deviating off the Dbn-Jhb main road in two places. 1) Just outside Durban, take the "Midlands Meander" through the dairy farming area. Lots of farm stalls, micro brewery, produce, arts and crafts etc. all in a very pretty area. 2) Roughly halfway, take the Olifants pass that winds it's way through part of the Drakensberg past the Sterkfontein Dam. Enjoy the trip, Regards, Marc - Hamba Kahle On 29 Oct 2003 06:44:50 -0800, (Tim) wrote: Hello all, I'm going to South Africa this Christmas. I would like to know if it is possible to drive a car from the Natal north coast(around Tangaat) to Sun City in one day. Could someone please tell me approx how many hours drive would it take me to go to Sun City? I am aware the distance is a fair away but not exactly sure whether it is feasible or practical to drive from Natal to Sun City. I plan to stay in Sun City so no need to drive back to Natal. Just need to get an idea before making any plans. Thanks. Regards, Tim |
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Drive from Natal north coast to Sun City?
get a flight, its cheaper than the petrol and more relaxing, and much more fun,
ps sun city isnt all that its cracked up to be! |
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