Intercity Transportation in Africa

Buses are the most popular and widespread mode of intercity transportation in Africa. There are several types of buses, including local minibuses, luxury coaches and long-distance buses.

In Africa, the bus is the preferred mode of intercity transportation. Buses are usually cheaper than trains and more flexible in their routes; they can also be used to travel between different cities. However, buses are less comfortable than trains or planes, offering little legroom and often driving for many hours on bumpy roads without stopping to let you stretch your legs or use the bathroom. On top of these drawbacks, buses are slower than most other modes of transport–it may take several days for you to reach your destination instead of just one afternoon!

Larger cities like Accra, Nairobi and Lagos are served by modern buses with comfortable seats and air conditioning.

Air conditioning is a luxury in Africa, so buses are more comfortable than minibuses.
Buses are safer than minibuses because they have seatbelts and better brakes.
Buses are more expensive than minibuses because they’re newer and usually faster, which means you’ll get to your destination faster with fewer stops along the way! But if you’re on a budget, a minibus will get you there just as quickly while saving some money in the process.

Bus travel in African cities can be hectic and uncomfortable, but it also helps you meet locals and learn about their culture.

Dala-Dala buses Dar-es-Salam Tanzania (Photo from CNN)

Bus travel in African cities can be hectic and uncomfortable, but it also helps you meet locals and learn about their culture. It’s a great way to see the countryside on your way from one destination to another, and it can be an exciting way to get around town when there’s no other option.

The countryside is beautiful and you can see the landscape change as you travel.
You get to see local people and their lives, as well as learn about their culture and history.
This is a great way to meet locals!

Three wheeled vehicle (called Keke) used as informal transport (Photo from Naijauto)

Okada riders (motorcycle) as informal transport in Enugu, eastern Nigeria (Wikimedia)

In smaller cities, local minibuses provide transportation between villages and towns. Minibuses are less comfortable than buses but more flexible and cheaper than buses. They can be slower than buses since they don’t follow a set schedule or route, but you’ll have more freedom in deciding where you want to go and when.

Minibus drivers are also less likely to speak English than those who drive intercity buses, which means they won’t be able to help if something goes wrong during your journey. However, this doesn’t mean that taking a minibus is unsafe–it’s just as safe as riding in any other vehicle on African roads!

One important thing to remember: If there are only two seats left next to each other when boarding the vehicle (usually a pickup truck), don’t take them unless absolutely necessary because people might think that there was an agreement between passengers before boarding occurred.*

Metrorail is a commuter urban rail in the Gauteng province of South Africa (Photo from Wilimedia)

Gautrain High Speed commuter train in the Gauteng Province of South Africa (Photo from Wikipedia)

Gautrain in South Africa

Buses are widespread in Africa and provide an interesting perspective on local life

In Africa, buses are the most common form of transportation. Nearly all cities in Africa have buses. They’re a great way to meet locals and learn about their culture, as well as see the countryside on your way from one destination to another.

In fact, if you plan on traveling around much of Africa at all (and especially if you’re going off the beaten path), then it’s best not to rent or buy a car or motorcycle because they’re difficult to find in many areas and may not be available at all depending on where you go. Instead, take advantage of this amazing opportunity that will let you experience everything firsthand!