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Backpackers and Backpacking in South Africa

It is important for backpackers the visitor gets first hand information. With this advice he is able to plan a holiday that suits his preferences, be they adventure or relaxation. He has the opportunity to explore the different cultures and is able to interact closely with local communities, which allows him to understand the country better.

This page has been designed with the needs of the independent budget traveller in mind. It provides first hand information on travelling in Southern Africa and, through the advice and information, give backpacker travelers the opportunity to experience southern Africa in a unique and individual way. 

The backpacking industry in South Africa is currently experiencing a growth rate of 21 % per annum.

The average independent budget traveller spends 6 - 12 weeks in southern Africa. All his activities and accommodation are paid for directly, which means that the money stays in the country and benefits the communities. At present, approximately 50 000 independent travellers are visiting South Africa each month and making use of the services offered. This is increasing steadily, which means that the backpacking experience has become a major player on the South African tourism scene.

South Africa's convenient hop on hop off door to door backpacker bus service

Designed for the independent backpacking traveller, THE BAZ BUS is a fantastic way to explore South Africa. The 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. They 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 The Baz Bus will drop you off at over 200 of them.

The Baz Bus is for all backpackers and the young at heart. With over 40 towns/cities/villages for backpackers to choose from, there will never be a dull moment!! The Baz Bus experience can help you become a better beach bum, adrenaline junkie, culture vulture, wildlife fundi, party animal or a bit of all.

The Baz Bus is completely flexible so the backpacker can choose where he wants to visit and how long he wants to stay. It makes for very convenient backpacking. There are over 180 backpacking hostels & lodges to select from and more than 40 cities, towns or villages to visit en route. Its makes travel very safe too. Backpackers get picked up and dropped you off at the hostel door so you don't have to lug heavy bags between bus and train stations or get lost in strange towns at night

Backpacker South Africa Links

• Search for Backpacker accommodation in South Africa using SafariNow.Com
• Backpacker accommodation in South Africa Amakhulu offers a very professional service and at no extra cost to you. Amakulu specialises in Backpacker accommodation and Tours in South Africa

• The Baz Bus - The best Backpacker transport

• If you need some assistance in doing local bookings, save those overseas sharks exhorbitant commissions, and book with your local SA hostel on arrival and talk to Amakhulu Central Reservations. This is a South Africa based backpacker accommodation and activity center that specializes in budget travel without it being just cheap.

• Backpacker Tourism South Africa - BTSA - The home of backpackers

• Backpacker accommodation in the Drakensberg - The Antbear Guesthouse

• Backpacker South Africa

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