There is no shuttle bus or public transport that runs between Cape Town Airport and the centre of Cape Town. Therefore vital that you pre book your transfers prior to arriving in Cape Town Airport.
Rhino Tripping is the ‘wheels’ behind Rhino Africa. Operating in slick, airconditioned, Black Mercedes Vitos we collect you from the airport and transfer you effortlessly to your hotel. We are able to assist with any transfers or day tours throughout the Western Cape. Our drivers and guides are highly qualified and knowledgeable and provide you with an exceptionally entertaining and educational insight into Cape Town.
Like Australians, New Zealanders, Americans and the British, the South African accent is almost recognizable anywhere!
Here are some of the local words and phrases you might hear during your day in Cape Town !
Ag – Although this word does not mean much you will often hear someone star a sentence with it eg “ Ag man, you know….”
Lekker – Meaning “ nice’ this world can apply to a nice day, sumptuous meal, pleasant experience and much more.
Robot – Nope, not a mechanical human being, just a traffic light.
Just Now / Now Now – Can be anything from five minutes to five hours. But reassured it will happen now now.
Shame – Often not used for its original meaning it roughly translates to “ Oh my” as in “ Shame Man, look at the cute puppy “ or ‘ Shame, he had an accident”
Jislaaik / Jislaaikit – An expression of genuine amazement or surprise as in “ Jislaaik did you see that whale”
Izit – A combination of ‘ is’ and it this a great one from using in conversation like when one explains their plan to achieve world dominance you reply with “ Izit”
Braaivleis – Basically a barbeque, many would say that this is the South Africa’s national food. It can be in the backyard or anywhere else, and is usually accompanied by lots of beer !
Hey – Usually at the end of sentence to affirm what you said as in “ Ag it was a very lekker braai, hey ?!”
Ubuntu – This roughly means brotherly love.
