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GARDEN ROUTE, Cape Town - Port Elizabeth
Renowned for its diverse range of adventure activities including: Kite surfing, sand boarding, paragliding, worlds highest abseil, and the highest Bungee jump. Shark Cage Diving and table mountain biking.

WILD TRANSKEI COAST, Eastern Cape
Untouched African beauty along a rugged African Coastline

KWAZULU NATAL, Durban
Soak up the subtropical splendor. Hot curries and cool waves!

You have a choice of travelling either via
DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS
The highest peaks in Southern Africa and gateway to Lesotho. Pony trek the remote mountain villages and meet the mountain people OR
ROYAL KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND
Visit the youngest reigning monarch in the world in his crazy tiny mountain kingdom &

KRUGER PARK AND SURROUNDING AREAS
The biggest Game Park in Southern Africa! Spot the big 5! (Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, Rhino & Lion). Micro Light flying also available here.

SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much do backpacking lodges / hostels charge?

Accommodation prices vary from place to place however for you convenience you can search hundreds of hostels right here and book online for added piece of mind.

What about the hostels?

South African hostels boast some of the highest standards in the world. The bus will drop you at over 180 of them. Most hostels offer camping, singles, doubles or dormitories with standard features such as in-house bars, tour desk and of course some amazing locations. Accommodation costs vary from hostel to hostel.

Should I book my accommodation in advance?

Many people prefer to play it by ear and book hostels as they go along. During the busy summer season some places do get full and we do recommend booking in advance, especially for double rooms.

How long do I need to get from Cape Town to Johannesburg / Pretoria via Swaziland?

The longer the better of course as your ticket has no time limit and there is so much to see and do on route! Do remember that on this route, the bus does not travel at night making Nelson Mandela Bay (PE), Durban and Swaziland compulsory stopovers. In order not to rush it, we would recommend at least 2 weeks.

What are compulsory overnight stops?

Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban, Swaziland, Johannesburg (or Pretoria) are all compulsory stopovers.

Would I need to use a shuttle service on your route?

To reach out of the way places, shuttle services are operated by the hostels in the remote areas. There are extra charges for these. Contact the hostel of your choice for further details and to book your shuttle.

Can I bring my surfboard, guitar and chessboard with me on my adventure through Southern Africa?

Of course! Our semi-luxury 19-seater buses are all equipped with trailers capable of carrying all your bits and pieces

How much should I budget per day for expenses?

Your budget is dependent on the activities that you would like to do. Herewith a rough guide on certain expenses:

1 pint of beer at a hostel: €0.70

Food allowance per day: €7.50

FUN!!

A great way to meet fellow travelers, share travel tales and find out what to do along the way

Value!

South Africa is a huge country, with a lot of ground to cover, and we get you round most of it!

FLEXIBLE

Passengers are not limited to a fixed schedule and can plan their journey with as many stops as they'd like and say as long as they want at each stop.

CONVENIENT

Passengers are picked up at the door of the hostel they're leaving from and dropped off at the door of the hostel they're going to.

SAFE

No getting lost in a strange town in the middle of the night or having to find and make one's way to and from a depot or terminus in town somewhere.

INFORMATIVE

Buses carry information files with details of fun-filled activities, places to stay, and things to do and see relevant to the areas they travel through.

TOUR TRANSPORT:

Xtreme Gap Adrenaline Tour in Partnership with Baz Bus:

Baz Bus is South Africa's convenient Hop-On-Hop-Off Door-To-Door Backpackers Bus Service. Designed for the independent traveller, Baz Bus is a fantastic way to explore South Africa. Baz Bus offers independent travellers and Backpackers the opportunity to explore the most beautiful towns and cities in South Africa. All you need is one ticket to your final destination and you can hop on and off as often as you like along the route. We drop you off and pick you up from your backpacking hostel or lodge! There is an amazing variety of backpacker hostels and budget accommodation offered in South Africa and Baz Bus will drop you off at over 200 of them.

Baz Bus is for all Backpackers and the young at heart. We strive to be an enjoyable and friendly bus company where you can meet great people on the busses and still have the independence to do whatever activities you wish to along the route.

With over 40 towns/cities/villages for Backpackers to choose from, there will never be a dull moment! Baz Bus experience can help you become a better beach bum, adrenaline junkie, culture vulture, wildlife fundi, party animal or a bit of all. Baz Bus is completely flexible: You choose where you want to visit and how long you want to stay.

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