Dedicated to Quality East, Southern & South African 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 tour and 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?
- Use the tour search to search tours by duration, type and destination.
- View all our tours organised by type and location here.
- 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.
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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Tour of the Month
Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar Camping Safari
Priced from pps
R8950
$975
£640
€747
Plus local payment
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Low Season - until 31 May 2013:
R8550 per person
High Season - June 2013 to June 2014 :
R8950 per person
Plus Local Payment of $1170 (includes Zanzibar accommodation)
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.
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
A wildlife and beach budget camping safari of a lifetime! Game viewing in East Africa's top game parks – Kenya’s Masai Mara and Tanzania's Serengeti Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Then relax on Zanzibar Island’s white beaches.
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.
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
4 Days Budget Masai Mara Camping Safari
Priced from pps
R8425
$918
£602
€704
Full pricing info
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Tour Rates:
- 2 People Sharing: $918 per person
- 3 People Sharing: $744 per person (US$66 - single room supplement where applicable)
- 4 People Sharing: $672 per person
- 5 People Sharing: $624 per person (US$66 - single room supplement where applicable)
- 6 People Sharing: $600 per person
Holiday Tour Supplements:
Chrismas and Easter supplements: $30 per person per day for selected camps (please enquire upon booking)
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.
An adventure-filled 4 day Camping Safari to Kenya's Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley. An African Safari of spectacular scenary and epic wildlife, at an affordable price.
Overland 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 Safaris
East African Camping Safari - South
Priced from pps
R10650
$1160
£761
€889
Full pricing info
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2013 Tour Prices:
R10650 per person sharing.
Single supplement - R470 (where applicable).
Activity Package - R3950 per person.
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
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.
East African Camping Safari from Kenya's Nairobi to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Visit game-rich Tanzania, with an optional Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti Trip. Explore Zanzibar Island, Lake Malawi & Zambia's untamed wilderness.
Short Stay Package
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 Short Stay Package
Cape Town City & Peninsula Tour Package
Priced from pps
R1955
$213
£140
€163
Full pricing info
Single room with shared bathroom: R2530 (Based on one person.)
Double with shared bathroom: R4140 (Based on two persons sharing.)
Double en-suite Guesthouse accommodation: R4830 (Based on two persons sharing.)
Please note that your additional days and tours from our other packages can be added to your stay, please contact African Budget Safaris for details.
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Dorm accommodation: R1955 (based on one person.)Single room with shared bathroom: R2530 (Based on one person.)
Double with shared bathroom: R4140 (Based on two persons sharing.)
Double en-suite Guesthouse accommodation: R4830 (Based on two persons sharing.)
Please note that your additional days and tours from our other packages can be added to your stay, please contact African Budget Safaris for details.
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.
This amazing 3 day package includes an airport transfer, 3 nights accommodation, a half day city tour and a full day Cape Peninsula tour. A great introduction to Cape Town.
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
Lake Malawi Southern Sailing Safari
Priced from pps
R10554
$1150
£754
€881
Full pricing info
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2 or 3 persons in group US$ 1680.00 per person4 persons in group $ 1150.00 per person
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.
This 6 day budget sailing Safari on Lake Malawi explores the southern parts of this warm-water lake on board a luxury catamaran.
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
Port Elizabeth to Durban Self Drive Safari
The Port Elizabeth to Durban self drive Safari is ideal for those travellers with an interest in the cultural side of life in South Africa and who want to relax on the warm beaches at the same time. Visit the land of the Xhosa and Zulu tribes.