Hop on Hop off Passes
Hop on Hop off Passes
Countries: South Africa
Your ticket has UNLIMITED TIME - take as long as you want to get to your final destination. You decide where you want to stay along the route and how long you want to stay for. There are over 180 hostels to choose from in over 40 cities, towns and villages along the route.
Baz Bus is the most popular backpacker bus operator in South Africa and is highly recommended by gapyear.com. They offer 3 types of passes:
- "Hop on Hop off" Passes [unlimited time between two destinations]
- Travel passes [travel as far as you like within a set time period]
- Flexi-Passes [Baz Bus + tours + activities + experiences]
"HOP ON HOP OFF" PASSES
Your ticket has UNLIMITED TIME - take as long as you want to get to your final destination. You decide where you want to stay along the route and how long you want to stay for. There are over 180 hostels to choose from in over 40 cities, towns and villages along the route.
For a detailed map of South Africa, click here >>>
1. JOHANNESBURG / PRETORIA <-> CAPE TOWN (via Swaziland)
One Way
Start in Johannesburg or Pretoria, travel in one direction via Swaziland to Cape Town. (Alternatively start from Cape Town). Minimum recommended travel time is 15 days but you can take as long as you want!
Return
Start in Johannesburg or Pretoria, travel in one direction via Swaziland to Cape Town, RETURN via the Drakensberg Mountains (or Swaziland) back to Johannesburg or Pretoria. (Alternatively start from Cape Town). Minimum recommended travel time is 24 days, maximum 12 months.
One Way
Start in Johannesburg or Pretoria and travel in one direction via the Drakensberg Mountains to Cape Town. (Alternatively start from Cape Town). Minimum recommended travel time is 10 days but you can take as long as you want!
Return
Start in Johannesburg or Pretoria, travel in one direction via the Drakensberg Mountains to Cape Town, RETURN via Swaziland (or the Drakensberg Mountains) back to Johannesburg or Pretoria. (Alternatively start from Cape Town). Check out Johannesburg or Pretoria <-> Cape Town (via Swaziland) for details on return trip. Minimum recommended travel time is 24 days, maximum 12 months.
One Way
Start in Cape Town, travel in one direction to Durban. (Alternatively start from Durban). Minimum recommended travel time is 9 days, maximum 12 months.
Return
Start in Cape Town, travel in one direction to Durban and RETURN back to Cape Town. Minimum recommended travel time is 16 days, maximum 12 months.
One Way
Start in Cape Town and travel in one direction to Port Elizabeth. (Alternatively start from Port Elizabeth). Minimum recommended travel time is 4 days but you can take as long as you want!
Return
Start in Cape Town and travel in one direction to Port Elizabeth and RETURN back to Cape Town. (Alternatively start from Port Elizabeth). Minimum recommended travel time is 8 days, maximum 12 months.
(Via Swaziland & Via Drakensberg Mountains)
Return
Start in Johannesburg or Pretoria and travel in one direction via Swaziland to Durban, and then via the Drakensberg Mountains back to Johannesburg or Pretoria. (Alternatively travel in the other direction or start from Durban). Minimum recommended travel time is 10 days, maximum 12 months.
Do you accept non UK citizens?
no
Do you accept applicants with disabilities?
no
Baz Bus
Designed for the independent traveller, Baz Bus is a fantastic way to explore South Africa. It offers independent travellers and backpackers the opportunity to explore the most beautiful towns and cities across the country.
