Hop-on hop-off backpacker bus service for travel in South Africa. Routes, hostel list, links and information on attractions.
Baz Bus is committed to promoting South Africa as a preferred backpacker's destination and recognizes the importance of intense international marketing to increase the flow of travellers to South Africa. Our well established transport network provides these travellers with a safe and reliable way to travel the country.
Our passengers come from all over the world and are encouraged to meet fellow passengers on board the bus and share travel stories. Our passengers' safety is our top priority. Passengers are never left unattended and are escorted by the driver into the backpacker hostel of their choice.
Baz Bus has a fleet of 19-seater semi-luxury busses, all with on-board TVs & videos and trailers capable of carrying surfboards and bicycles. Our friendly drivers keep passengers informed with basic route information. One of the busses carries a trailer of mountain bikes and is used for our 100% fun Cape Peninsula day tour.
Touring around the Garden Route with the Bazbus was a lot fun. We got to bungee jump zip line and sand surf to name just a few of the activities. The experiences were a once in a life time and I would do it again without a thought.
I travelled alone to South Africa and used Baz Bus all the way from Cape Town up to Johannesburg. I never felt unsafe and I appreciated the flexible schedule as my plans were always changing. I also liked not having to walk around the cities to find bus depots as they drop you door to door. I used Baz Bus to book my safari in Kruger and the company they partnered with was also amazing. I would recommend to anyone.
My friends and I loved every minute of the trip! Baz bus is by far the easiest way to travel South Africa, without any hassles. We will definitely be back!
The baz bus is a really fun and safe way to get around South Africa. You will meet a lot of other travelers and it is just so easy to get in contact. I often met the same people in different places. Between Port Elizabeth and Joburg the bus doesn't go every day, which inquires a little organisation in advance if you only have a short amount of time to travel. I am a tall person and when the bus was full (which happily didn't happen too often), it was really uncomfortable in the small seats. Apart from that, I really liked the baz bus, I met nice people, got around easily and the drivers were always very friendly and helpful.
Our hostel recommended BazBus for a day trip to Cape Peninsula. We booked a day in advance and reached their office around 7:45am from where the tour would start. We were joined by a few other and we picked up more people around the city before we headed out on our way. We drove along the sea shore to Hout Bay and did the optional boat trip to see the seals. We then stopped at a lookout point with a great view where snacks were served. We then headed to Cape Point Nature Reserve where those who wished could cycle their way to our lunch break point. It was a great experience. After lunch we headed to Cape Point where we walked up to the light house and then could trek down to the Cape Point beach. There was also th option of going down to the Cape Point beach with the bus. Our last stop was Boulders Beach in Simons Town to see the penguins. Special thanks to our guide Mike. He was just fantastic from introduction to telling us about the history and culture of Cape Town and South Africa in general, right to laying out our snacks and lunch and making sure everyone was well fed and hydrated. Our driver Freddy was also great company with his little jokes and all the help with the cycles. Overall it was a great day.
