Classic coaches provides a direct service from Dar es salaam to Johannesburg. The bus passes through Zambia and Bostwana or Zimbabwe.
- Total distance is 3690 kilometres.
- Travel time two to three days.
- Tanzanians & South Africans enjoy visa free travel to each other’s country.
Southern Classic Coaches is the only bus company operating the route regularly. Its a long and tiring journey with so much scenery. You can easily end up having a camera roll full of memories that last a lifetime.
Ensure you carry enough snacks for the journey. No food is served on board, you will have to buy warm food at the recess stops & ease yourself.
Features on board
You can recline your seats for a comfortable sleep. Usb charging ports for your mobile devices. Entertainment on board can mostly be music or movies depending on the crew. Depending on the season you traveling you might need to carry a flees blanket to keep you warm.
Departure point
Classic coach bus station, Mafia Street, Dar es salaam, Tanzania.

Classic Coaches bus station
Mafia Street
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Arrival point
Mini plaza
119 Albertina Susulu & High Road.
Fordsburg
Johannesburg
South Africa
Its right opposite Orient plaza gate 3.

Immigration control
Your passport should be stamped six times one way from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg. Ensure your passport has at least two blank pages and is valid for a minimum three months.
- Tunduma/Nakonde (Tanzania & Zambia)
- Chirunda one stop border post (Zambia and Zimbabwe)
- Beitbridge border post (Zimbabwe and South Africa)

What You need
- Valid passport and ticket.
- Valid yellow fever card.
- Sufficient funds to cover your stay in South Africa.
- Travel insurance (optional).
For any other other assistance you might require in Johannesburg i.e accommodation and shuttle service you can contact us via WhatsApp on +265887126835 or e-mail us on busexplorer@outlook.com.
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