Getting around Travelling around Southern Africa is fairly easy as there are plenty of formal and informal transport systems. This is an overview of what's available... |
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- Air Flights
Major airlines fly into Cape Town and Johannesburg on a daily basis. You won’t get cheaper fares by booking them in Southern Africa so you may as well book them from wherever you are/live.
- Baz Bus Hop on Hop off
The Baz Bus is a hop-on, hop-off backpackers bus in South Africa. It’s an easy way to get from A to B and a fun way to meet other travellers. They drop you at your backpacking hostel door.
- Buy back Car Companies
Buy a car here for your journey through Southern Africa and save up to 60% in rental fees!
- Car Hire South Africa
There are a number of cheap car hire operators in South Africa. All of the cities in South Africa have car hire branches.
- Long Distance Buses
There are a number of long distance buses including Translux, Intercape, Greyhound and the Baz Bus (which is the only real backpacker bus).
- Long distance trains
Southern Africa does not have a great railroad infrastructure so travelling by train is fairly restrictive (but fun nonetheless).
- Minibus taxis
Without doubt, the cheapest way to travel is to use local black transport systems or “minibus taxis”. They require nerves of steel but are definitely the most efficient way to get around pretty much anywhere in South Africa.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
This Botswana backpackers is only 10km outside the city of Gaborone and in the bush.
(Gaborone,Botswana)
This is a great choice of backpackers when staying in Stormriver.
(Stormsriver,Garden Route)
Perched on a hill overlooking the sea, Jungle Monkey Backpackers Lodge promises warm welcomes and cold beers…
(Port St Johns,Wild Coast)
Formerly the Phoenix Hotel now a great Backpackers Hostel
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
Situated in a wing of the George Hotel, Zululand Backpackers offers comfortable good value for money accommodation.
(Eshowe,Zululand)
(Hluhluwe,Zululand)
Getting around the berg is as easy as A. B. C…
(Graskop,Drakensberg Backpacker Hostels)
Sizzling sandboarding on the longest run in South Africa at Mossel Bay.
(Mossel Bay,Garden Route)
Surrounded by nature.
(Scarborough and Kommetjie,Cape Town)
Deal directly with a township guide.
(Scarborough and Kommetjie,Cape Town)
