Passengers generally had a positive experience with Intercape, appreciating the comfortable and clean buses as well as friendly drivers. However, some users noted that charging ports on one side of the bus were not functioning properly. Additionally, there was an incident where an unknown passenger boarded unnoticed by staff, raising safety concerns for some travelers.
What I enjoyed the most was that the bus had a few free seats, very convenient for me because I Was travelling with a toddler. It was clean. On time and very friendly drivers.
5 out of 5 stars
Tiesetso M.
The bus was comfortable,even though the charging ports on the right side of a bus were not working and an unknown passenger boarded the bus under the nose of the driver and his assistants,Had it not for the bus being fool,no one would have noticed,I felt so unsafe🥺I've never seen such negligence n my life🤞🏻
5 out of 5 stars
Ntombikhona N.
i would love intercape to introduce some assistance on the mainliner buses. It feels very empty nothing wrong with that.
Based on 3019 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $47
Big Sky Pietermaritzburg Kimberley recent customer reviews
The only positive part is that the bus was on time other than that it was so small uncomfortable and noisy. Driver played loud music halfway through the night
2 out of 5 stars
Merry-ellison N.
My trip was good, and the drivers were so respectful towards us passengers.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley, ZA by bus
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Kimberley?
Pietermaritzburg and Kimberley are 556 km (345 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley?
Buses departing from Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) in Pietermaritzburg will take you to Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre) in Kimberley.
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$38
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The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley, ZA was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $36
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You can expect to pay from $36 to $71 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Kimberley, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-23.