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Welcome to the African Budget Safaris blog! Get the best budget travel tips, safari deals, news, and insights from local Africa travel experts.

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Excellent tips on the safety of your family

Concerned about family safety on safari? Find out how to keep your children safe on African…

Posted by / / OLD East African Safaris

African mountain gorilla in Rwanda
Rick Bergstrom (link)
Can you go Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda right now? Find out what to expect on your gorilla trek in this Covid travel update. This is a firsthand account from one of our African Budget Safari's clients. It's the story of three South African ladies who went gorilla trekking in Volcanoes Park, in May 2021.

Posted by / / Adventure Travel & Activities

Ruaha National Park, Tanzania Safari
These 5 remote places for crowd-free Tanzania and Kenya Safaris are relatively unknown wildlife parks. They are wild and pristine. 'Secret' places to escape the crowds and get off the trammelled roads - to experience an authentic and exclusive African safari at your own pace.

Posted by / / Overland Africa & Budget Safaris

Travel Trends in Africa
Travel is back, at last! Here are 12 of the most inspiring global and African travel trends for 2021 and beyond. Know what to expect from international and African safari travel in the year ahead. 

Posted by / / OLD East African Safaris

Tanzania Safari in Serengeti Park
Ben & Gab (link)
See where to go on the best Tanzania Safari Tours this year and find out why these are the best destinations for an African safari on a budget.

Posted by / / OLD East African Safaris

Calving season Serengeti Safari
Richard Toller (link)
The best time to go on safari in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, is from late June to early October (in the dry season). The Great Migration peaks in Serengeti from late June to August, but the game viewing is spectacular year-round. The calving season is also one of the best times for Serengeti Safaris in Tanzania.

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Wildebeest on South Africa safari
Bernard DUPONT (link)
When is the best time to go on African safari trips? Good question. It is worth checking your timing when you travel to Africa to get the most out of your African safari and know what to expect. Find out when the best time to go on safari in Africa is.

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Okavango Delta landscape
Here are three excellent reasons why Africa is the best place to travel to in the world. In case you need more reasons to visit Africa!

Posted by / / OLD Kruger Park Safaris

Balule Game Reserve lodge
Discover the best private game reserves in South Africa, from Greater Kruger to Cape Town. South Africa's private game reserves offer world-class safari experiences that aren't just for international visitors. There are plenty of affordable safaris to South Africa's private reserves that locals will love too.

Posted by / / OLD South Africa Safaris

Drakensberg, South Africa
Now is the best time to explore South Africa! Get out there and experience the top South African destinations without the crowds while our borders are still closed. Here are a few of Bronwyn's favourite South African places that she highly recommends for locals.

Posted by / / African Culture

African lion and girl
Bronwyn debunks 6 persistent myths about travelling in Africa and shares the truths every traveller should know. Get the facts about African travel instead of falling for the misconceptions.

Posted by / / OLD East African Safaris

Cheetahs in Masai Mara, Kenya
Kenya re-opened its borders on 01 August 2020, so you can travel safely to Kenya once again. Find out about the COVID-19 travel safety measures in place and how to travel safely to Kenya in 2021.

Posted by / / OLD East African Safaris

Coronavirus travel safety
Find out how to travel safely on Tanzania Safaris in Africa. With coronavirus travel restrictions easing up in places where the COVID-19 pandemic has been contained or eliminated, Tanzania's borders are open to tourists! 

Posted by / / Overland Africa & Budget Safaris

Guide helping at camp
As an ex-overland Africa guide, I think of myself more as a trip leader than a tour guide. Here's what tour guides and trip leaders (in Africa) do and how they differ.

Posted by / / Adventure Travel & Activities

Drakensberg hiking trail
I've been hiking in Africa for decades and still love it. Over the years I have done some magnificent walking trails and treks. Climbing Kilimanjaro and mountain gorilla trekking in Central Africa are just two of my most memorable hiking experiences, that you will love too.

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Southern Ethiopia tribe
Earlier this year, I had the rare privilege of meeting two of my clients face-to-face after their trip to Ethiopia. Recently they shared some of their stories and photographs of their Ethiopian adventures with me. Find out more about Ethiopia and the remarkable travelling sister-photographers.

Posted by / / OLD African Wildlife Conservation

Amboseli waterhole, Kenya
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a brutal toll on the tourism industry. In Africa, the effects are even more devastating; because many communities and wildlife depend on tourism for survival. Here’s how you can help people and wildlife in Africa survive coronavirus.

Posted by / / Overland Africa & Budget Safaris

Ingrid on tour in africa
Experienced traveller and ex-overland guide, Ingrid shares some magical memories from her African adventures. Starting with her very first Africa Overland Tour from Cape Town to Victoria Falls back in 2001!

Posted by / / African Culture

April 2020 super moon
This April full moon was a super moon hovering over quiet towns under lockdown. One of our travel fanatics, Bronwyn, reflects on the full pink moon and the times we are in. Read a few of her moon memories from her travels in Africa and discover the myths different African cultures have about the moon. 

Posted by / / Adventure Travel & Activities

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What are African Budget Safaris and who is African Budget Safaris? Find African Budget Safaris reviews and understand why you won't find African Budget Safaris Tripadvisor reviews.

Posted by / / OLD African Safaris & Tours

Etosh wildlife safari in Namibia
Pick from the Best Budget Namibia Safari Tours. Here's our list of best-selling, affordable Namibia Safaris that get excellent customer reviews. We're here to make planning a safe and affordable safari of a lifetime to Namibia easy.

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