Dedicated to Quality East, Southern & South Africa Tours
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?
- View all our tours organised by type and location here.
- Use the site search up top to look for something specific.
- Use our Street map of South Africa and Southern Africa or Safari map of Africa to plan your trip.
- Check out our regularly updated specials to get more African mileage for your money.
- Talk to one of our experts to answer any other questions and make your travel bookings.
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!
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:
Today’s Featured Special Offer
Gorillas & Nairobi to Vic Falls Safari
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13490
13490
13490
13490
Plus local payment
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13490 13490 13490 13490 + local payment 675 675 675 675Important : Currency Conversions
Please note that this tour price is set in South African Rands . Our website’s currency conversions are based on today’s exchange rate. Prices shown in other currencies will of course change as the exchange rate changes.
What is the Local Payment?
The Local Payment is a necessary expense that covers a variety of on-the-road costs. All tours maintain their local payment fund in US dollars as this currency is accepted in any country you may happen to visit. As a result we need to quote the local payment cost separately to our tour price.
What your local payment covers varies from tour to tour, but typically includes things like
- border payments
- food and drinks
- park fees
What’s the deal?Book this tour and receive a 10% Discount off the Tour Price (Excludes any Local Payment price if applicable).
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Tour of the Month
Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park and Vic Falls Safari
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11350
11350
11350
11350
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12 day Johannesburg to Johannesburg Safari
11350 11350 11350 11350
10 day Johannesburg to Victoria Falls Safari
10500 10500 10500 10500
Important : Currency Conversions
Please note that this tour price is set in South African Rands . Our website’s currency conversions are based on today’s exchange rate. Prices shown in other currencies will of course change as the exchange rate changes.
A 12 day camping trip from Johannesburg, South Africa to Botswana's Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park. We then head across the border of Zimbabwe to the mighty Victoria Falls ending the Safari back in Johannesburg.
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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
Kruger Park Hiking Safari
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5800
5800
5800
5800
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1 Novembe 2008 2008 2008 2008 -31 Octobe 2009 2009 2009 2009
5800
5800
5800
5800 per person sharing
200
200
200
200 Conservation Fee
1 Novembe 2009 2009 2009 2009 -31 Octobe 2010 2010 2010 2010
6670
6670
6670
6670 per person
200
200
200
200 Conservation Levy
Important : Currency Conversions
Please note that this tour price is set in South African Rands . Our website’s currency conversions are based on today’s exchange rate. Prices shown in other currencies will of course change as the exchange rate changes.
A fully inclusive hiking Safari to South Africa's Kruger National Park. A perfect safari for active travellers wanting to get up close and personal with Africa's wildlife.
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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
Dzalanyama Forest, South Luangwa NP & Lake Malawi Safari
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1525
1525
1525
1525
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1525 1525 1525 1525 per person sharing.
260 260 260 260 Single Supplement (If applicable)
Important : Currency Conversions
Please note that this tour price is set in US Dollars. Our website’s currency conversions are based on today’s exchange rate. Prices shown in other currencies will of course change as the exchange rate changes.
A great 8 day Safari to Malawi's Dzalanyama Forest, Zambia's premier reserve - South Luangwa National park and Lake Malawi. A perfect walking, game viewing and beach holiday!
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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 and Vic Falls
Victoria Falls Adventure Package (Zimbabwean side)
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335
335
335
335
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2009
Backpacker Accommodation Option.
380
380
380
380 Single Person.
670
670
670
670 Based on two Persons sharing.
Exclusive Lodge Option
980
980
980
980 Single Person.
1630
1630
1630
1630 Based on two Persons Sharing.
A shorter version of the Safari is available on request.
Important : Currency Conversions
Please note that this tour price is set in US Dollars. Our website’s currency conversions are based on today’s exchange rate. Prices shown in other currencies will of course change as the exchange rate changes.
A fantastic package for the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls. A perfect add on to any tour starting or ending in the Falls or as action packed short stop off. Highlights include: Lion Encounter, Elephant Back Safari, White Water Rafting, canoeing and Horseback Safari.
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
Kenya & Tanzania Game Parks Exclusive Overland Safari
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1625
1625
1625
1625
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03/01/2009 -20/06/2009 Departures -
1625
1625
1625
1625
21/06/2009 -19/12/2009 Departures -
1695
1695
1695
1695
Important : Currency Conversions
Please note that this tour price is set in Euros . Our website’s currency conversions are based on today’s exchange rate. Prices shown in other currencies will of course change as the exchange rate changes.
A fantastic 12 day Safari to several of the top Game Parks in Kenya and Tanzania. These include Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, the Masai Mara, Lake Victoria in Tanzania, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro National Parks.
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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
Cape Town to PE Garden Route Tour - Self Drive Package
The Cape Town to Port Elizabeth self drive option takes in some of the top highlights on offer in South Africa including the Cape Winelands, The whale capital of South Africa - Hermanus, the Garden Route and Addo Elephant National Park.
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