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)
S 23° 00” 000’ E 016° 52” 500’ is where it all starts.
(Windhoek,Namibia)
This Stellenbosch backpackers is a favourite with big groups, churches and schools.
(Stellenbosch,Wine Region)
Surf, Game and Adventure tours throughout South Africa
(Coffee Bay,Wild Coast)
Near the main road to Orpen gate, they offer accommodation and tours.
(Hoedspruit,Limpopo)
Join hot Rod - for the ride of your life!
(Graskop,Mpumalanga)
Chameleon backpackers is a stylish, funky backpackers lodge in the centre of Windhoek.
(Windhoek,Namibia)
Stokkiesdraai backpackers in St Lucia is centrally situated in the main street and opposite a convenience stores, a bank and an Internet café.
(St Lucia,Zululand)
(Hluhluwe,Zululand)
These guys offer great adventure on the Garden Route.
(Nature's Valley,Garden Route)
Use them as a base for your Klein Karoo quests.
(De Rust,Garden Route)
