Baz Bus Of South Africa

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South Africa is right at the top of many travelers wish list. Its landscape is stunningly beautiful, its people are friendly, and its wild life safari is exciting.

Whether you are visiting Africa to enjoy its exciting beaches, encounter its wild life on a thrilling safari or trek along its picturesque mountain trails, you will surely find the experience exceeds expectations. 

During my recent trip to Africa, I discovered an interesting alternative to moving around the country. What better way to travel throughout South Africa than by bus that will deliver you right in front of your hostel's door? Another bus will pick you up once you are ready to be on your way to the next destination. Even better, you'll be in the company of backpackers, adventurers and tourists who are in it for the fun of traveling. I'm talking about the Baz Bus. This may sound like a commercial rant but I just have to say that it is convenient, affordable and fun - to the right passenger, that is.

The Baz Bus works like a hop-on, hop-off bus. However, instead of servicing just one city, it runs several routes covering more than 40 cities and towns all over South Africa. It also offers its passengers door-to-door delivery to more than 180 hostels and lodges. There are plenty of accommodation options to choose from. In fact, many of them are on the best of the best list all over the country.  

A ticket to a final destination will allow the passenger to hop on and off any city, town or attraction along the way. The best thing about a regular ticket is that it doesn't expire and you can hop on and off for as long as you like.  Passengers also have the choice to opt for a travel pass which allows the holder to visit different destinations within the chosen time period - 7, 14 or 21 days at the option of the passenger.

Whichever route you choose, you will be taken to different major attractions that make South Africa such a hit among its visitors. I took the popular route from Cape Town to Durban via Port Elizabeth. I got to hear plenty of interesting stories from my fellow passengers. Some of them are fresh from high school backpacking their way around Africa and there was a young couple wrapping up their one year exploration of different parts of the globe. There were lots of laughs, plenty of booze (although I have to admit that I cannot keep up with the young ones), and endless card games as our bus moved from one exciting stop to the next.

A caveat though, Baz Bus passengers are mostly young backpackers and they can get rowdy and loud most of the times. Personally, I don't mind the party atmosphere in the bus. In fact, I find it nostalgic to see so many young ones eager and excited to discover the world. However, if you prefer peace and quiet you better avoid the Baz Bus and choose a more appropriate alternative instead.

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