Budget Travel in Africa & African Budget Safaris

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African Budget Safaris is an experienced team of African travel fanatics based in Cape Town, South Africa. Through years spent bundu bashing up and down the African continent, we've tried every type of safari under the sun and sorted the diamonds from the rough.

With all this African travel experience under our belts we can guarantee that all of the adventure travel tours, budget tours & safaris, camping safaris, overland tours, city & short stay packages and self drive trips we carry are the best African budget travel packages available. Budget doesn't have to mean cheap and nasty!

How do I find the tour that's right for me?

Being Based in Cape Town Means We Know Our Stuff

From our base in Cape Town's ‘Republic of Hout Bay’ we dedicate ourselves to bringing you the best value tours and safaris available on the African continent. Being close to the African destinations our tours visit means we have an intimate understanding of budget travel in Africa. If it’s hiking up the mighty Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, visiting the “Smoke that Thunders” in Victoria Falls, or diving with the Great White Sharks off the South African coastline - we have your African bases covered!

The Best Possible African Travel Prices

Our safari travel buying power means our tour prices are virtually unbeatable in the marketplace. Where many African travel companies like to splash out on fancy offices to impress clients, we prefer to save on running costs so that we can pass on the savings to our travellers. We're pretty sure nobody comes to Africa to check out our offices, at least we hope so.

Here is a breakdown of the different kinds of tours we offer:

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4 Day Kruger Park Treehouse Safari

Priced from pps 5595 5595 5595 5595 Full pricing info
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2012 Tour Rates: 

5595 5595 5595 5595 per person sharing
5995 5995 5995 5995 per single booking
3695 3695 3695 3695 per child under 12  

Pre and Post Safari Lodge Option:

Please note that we offer convenient pre and post tour lodge accommodation for before and after this Kruger Safari. This Johannesburg accommodation can be added to your tour booking upon request. The travel lodge accommodation is located 10-15 minutes from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport and the rates include a transfer, en-suite accommodation and breakfast.

2012 Lodge Rates: 

  • 350 350 350 350 per person sharing
  • 550 550 550 550 per single booking

Important : Currency Conversions

Please note that this tour price is set in South African Rands . Our website’s currency converter allows you to view prices in several other currencies. Conversions are based on today’s exchange rate. Prices shown in other currencies will change as the exchange rate changes.

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A superb Big Five wildlife safari to Kruger National Park staying in unique treehouses and a Private Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger Park. Experience all the wonders and wildlife of the Kruger Park!

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African Budget Safaris is SATSA bonded.

African Budget Safaris is SATSA member no.1793

Our SATSA membership means that any deposit you pay to us comes with a third party financial guarantee.

Adventure Travel

Feeling energetic and want a cycling holiday in Africa, or would you prefer to spend your time in a 4x4 Landcruiser traversing this great continent? If you want a trip that is heavy on experience and light on gazing out the tour bus window, adventure travel is for you.

Check out the various Adventure Travel Tours on offer through African Budget Safaris and combine your passion with a fantastic African experience.

Featured Adventure Travel

Kilimanjaro Hike - Shira Route

Priced from pps 1695 1695 1695 1695 Full pricing info
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2011 Tour Rates

1 person: 2065 2065 2065 2065
2 - 4 persons: $ 1695
5 - 9 persons: 1645 1645 1645 1645
10 - 15 persons: 1595 1595 1595 1595
16 + persons 1545 1545 1545 1545

Single Supplement: 60 60 60 60
Extra day on the Mountain: 235 235 235 235 per person
Low Season Discount: 50 50 50 50 per person in April, May and Novemeber
Oxygen and hyperbaric pressure bags are available for an additional fee
Extra porters (for camera gear, etc.) are 20 20 20 20 per day

Important : Currency Conversions

Please note that this tour price is set in US Dollars . Our website’s currency converter allows you to view prices in several other currencies. Conversions are based on today’s exchange rate. Prices shown in other currencies will change as the exchange rate changes.

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Hike up Kilimanjaro Africa's tallest Mountain and one of the world's seven Summits. The shira Route is a short uncrowded route.

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Budget Safaris

Check out our wide range of Budget Safari options. From Ethiopia to South Africa and everything in between, we have East and Southern Africa covered.

There are numerous options for each country, these include Lodge style safaris to camping safaris to safaris aimed at travellers over the age of 50, as well as exclusive safaris that are aimed at travellers that are looking for that extra bit of comfort - you choose.

You are guaranteed to find a tour or safari to suite your needs and most importantly your budget.

Featured Budget Safaris

Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Trip

Priced from pps 2792 2792 2792 2792 Full pricing info
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Tour Dates

Tour Rates

Double Room p/p

Triple Room p/p

Single Room Supplement

Extra Night in Arusha

Extra Night in Zanzibar

 02/Feb/2012 to 13/Feb/2012

 16/Feb/2012 to 27/Feb/2012

 23/Feb/2012 to 06/Mar/2012

3825 3825 3825 3825

3629 3629 3629 3629

714 714 714 714

141 141 141 141

182 182 182 182

 08/Mar/2012 to 19/Mar/2012

3296 3296 3296 3296

3143 3143 3143 3143

671 671 671 671

121 121 121 121

121 121 121 121

 22/Mar/2012 to 02/Apr/2012

 3296 3296 3296 3296 3143 3143 3143 3143 671 671 671 671 121 121 121 121 142 142 142 142

 05/Apr/2012 to 16/Apr/2012

2952 2952 2952 2952

2841 2841 2841 2841

242 242 242 242

121 121 121 121

142 142 142 142

 From 19/Apr/2012 to 30/Apr/2012

 until 26/May/2012 to 06/Jun/2012

2792 2792 2792 2792

2681 2681 2681 2681

216 216 216 216

99 99 99 99

142 142 142 142

 07/Jun/2012 to 18/Jun/2012

 21/Jun/2012 to 02/Jul/2012

3665 3665 3665 3665

3487 3487 3487 3487

692 692 692 692

141 141 141 141

142 142 142 142

 05/Jul/2012 to 16/Jul/2012

3795 3795 3795 3795

3610 3610 3610 3610

714 714 714 714

141 141 141 141

142 142 142 142

 19/Jul/2012 to 30/Jul/2012

 3795 3795 3795 3795 3610 3610 3610 3610 714 714 714 714   182 182 182 182

 26/Jul/2012 to 06/Aug/2012

 09/Aug/2012 to 20/Aug/2012

3967 3967 3967 3967

3770 3770 3770 3770

736 736 736 736

141 141 141 141

209 209 209 209

 23/Aug/2012 to 03/Sep/2012

3831 3831 3831 3831

3641 3641 3641 3641

638 638 638 638

141 141 141 141

209 209 209 209

 From 06/Sep/2012 to 17/Sep/2012

 until 18/Oct/2012 to 29/Oct/2012

3795 3795 3795 3795

3610 3610 3610 3610

714 714 714 714

141 141 141 141

176 176 176 176

 From 08/Nov/2012 to 19/Nov/2012

 until 13/Dec/2012 to 24/Dec/2012

3296 3296 3296 3296

3143 3143 3143 3143

594 594 594 594

116 116 116 116

171 171 171 171

 25/Dec/2012 to 05/Jan/2012

4108 4108 4108 4108

3831 3831 3831 3831

871 871 871 871

152 152 152 152

194 194 194 194

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The 12 Day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach trip with African Budget Safaris includes Serengeti National Park game drives, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Zanzibar’s Stone Town and Zanzibar Island beaches

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Budget City Packages in South Africa & Vic Falls

A perfect add on to any Safari ending or starting in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban or Victoria Falls.

The City & Short Stay Tours are also great for travellers with limited time who want to make the most of their stay. The budget tours themselves are carefully put together to take in all the top highlights of the particular African destinations.

Featured Budget City Packages in South Africa & Vic Falls

Victoria Falls Adventure Tour Package (Zambia)

Priced from pps 792 792 792 792 Full pricing info
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OPTION 1: Full Tour including Activities as per Itinerary

  • Cost per person sharing: 792 792 792 792
  • Cost per person single: 984 984 984 984

Includes:

  • Return transfers from Livingstone Town/ airport
  • 3 nights accommodation in en-suite rooms on a bed and breakfast basis
  • 1 x Zambezi River Cruise (excluding 10 10 10 10 entry fees)
  • 1 x Elephant Back Safari (excluding 10 10 10 10 entry fees)
  • 1 x Helicopter Flight over Vic Falls (excluding 10 10 10 10 entry fees)

OR

OPTION 2: Accommodation and Transfers Only

  • Cost per person sharing: 408 408 408 408
  • Cost per person single: 588 588 588 588
Includes:
  • Return transfers from Livingstone Town/ airport
  • 3 nights accommodation in an en-suite room on a bed and breakfast basis

Important : Currency Conversions

Please note that this tour price is set in US Dollars . Our website’s currency converter allows you to view prices in several other currencies. Conversions are based on today’s exchange rate. Prices shown in other currencies will change as the exchange rate changes.

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An excellent short getaway to the Zambian side of Victoria Falls. Three nights in en-suite, air-conditioned rooms at an affordable luxury hotel. Adventure activity extras include Sunset Cruise, Elephant Back Safari, White Water Rafting, Game Viewing and more.

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Overland Tours and Safaris

Experience overlanding with African Budget Safaris. We have a large range of camping, fixed accommodation and exclusive overlanding options available. Each category covers most of East and Southern Africa so you really do have a wide choice or areas to explore. In addition we have Great budget travel specials and discounts that are unique to African Budget Safaris on offer.

Go off the beaten track with one of our African Overlanding options.

Featured Overland Tours and Safaris

Cape to Namibian Desert Accommodated Safari

Priced from pps 14950 14950 14950 14950 Full pricing info
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14950 14950 14950 14950 per person sharing.

Single supplement - 1190 1190 1190 1190 (where applicable).

Activity Package - 860 860 860 860

Activity Package

This is an optional payment that covers what is considered to be ‘essential activities’ on Safari. The Breakdown of the Activity Package is available on enquiry. The Activity Package can be pre-purchased prior to your arrival or through your guide on day 1 of your tour.

Important : Currency Conversions

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Enjoy a cheap Namibia & South Africa trip to the Cape's Cederberg, Namaqualand, Gariep/Orange River, Ai-Ais Hot Springs & Fish River Canyon. Explore Namibia's Sossusvlei Dunes, Sesriem Canyon and cross the Tropic of Capricorn.

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Self Drive Tours

Self-drive holidays offer flexible itineraries, lower costs and virtually unlimited time for off the beaten path touring and sight-seeing.South Africa with its first world infrastructure is a great place for a self drive holiday.

Let us take the hassle out of arranging your accommodation and car hire and send you to the top places in South Africa with detailed route maps that will ensure your time here is a magical!

Featured Self Drive Tours

Budget Jo’burg to Kruger National Park Self Drive Tour

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Exlore the Panoramic Route and Kruger National Park at your own pace. Visit the Blyde River Canyon, God's Window and Bourkes Luck Potholes on your way to the Kruger Park, home to the "big 5".

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