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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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The Perfect Wedding & Birthday Celebration

The perfect African adventure - celebrating my birthday in a canoe on the Zambezi River and getting…

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Kruger safari lions, South Africa
If you're short on time, but big on cravings for a vacation in Africa this summer, the good news is we have plenty of action-packed, short safaris that are ideal! From Namibia to Botswana and even South Africa, we have you covered with these amazing top 5 short safari options...

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Zambezi shark
The vast continent of Africa is filled with its fair share of formidable animals. But do you know the most dangerous and powerful aquatic animals in Africa? This is our list of the strongest and most dangerous water animals in Africa (including fish species).

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Hippo in Botswana, Okavango Delta
Malcolm Macgregor (link)
An Okavango Delta safari is incredible, whenever you go. However, seasonal temperatures, water levels and what you most want to get out of your Botswana safari are but a few of the factors to consider before deciding where to go, and when. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you choose.

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Best time to visit Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta in Botswana is a one-of-a-kind African safari destination. But where is the Okavango Delta, how do you get there and when is the best time to visit the Delta? Here's everything you need to know to start planning an extraordinary trip there... 

Posted by / / African Culture

Isimangaliso wetland park
Africa's sacred waters need protection. African folklore and African mythology may offer a sustainable solution to some conservation questions.

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Mozambique whale shark
How many of these adventures make it onto your Africa bucket list? Africa is the ultimate destination for wild adventures, wildlife encounters, and fun things to do on safari. Here is our ultimate Africa bucket list of the 17 Best Things to Do in Africa. 

Posted by / / OLD East African Safaris

Serengeti vs Masai Mara
Marc Veraart (link)
Serengeti vs Masai Mara: Which one has the best safari in Africa? What are the similarities and differences between these top national parks? Compare Serengeti in Tanzania and Masai Mara in Kenya to decide which is best for your wildlife safari in Africa.

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Best places to see lions in Africa
Dreaming of a wild African lion safari? It's one of the ultimate African wildlife adventures, but where are lions in Africa? In this post, African Budget Safaris shares the best places to see lions in Africa and shows you where lions live in Africa. 

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Plan an African Safari on a budget
Find out how to plan an African Safari on a budget in this step-by-step guide. Seasoned travel expert Ingrid walks you through 8 essential safari planning steps to help you get the most out of your affordable African safari adventure. 

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Masai mara wildebeest cheetah
Discover more about the famous Masai Mara migration animals, as well as the array of other African wildlife you can see year-round in this incredible Kenya safari destination...

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Mudbath rhino
With a US$ 10 million price tag, rescuing 2000 captive-bred white rhinos was a big ask. This is the story of an ambitious businessman, rhino conservation, and an exceptional outcome.

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Serengeti Cheetah
Visiting Tanzania for the Serengeti migration is the bucket-list item of a lifetime. The animals in the Serengeti are a huge part of this experience, but there is more to it than just mega herds of wildebeest and zebra. This post looks at the Serengeti animals and what you can expect to see when on a Serengeti migration safari.
 

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Traditional San people
Karen Corby (link)
African culture, with its unique tribes and traditions, is intriguing and diverse. Visiting these fascinating African tribes to experience their tribal customs is a sure way to make your African safari unforgettable! Here are nine African tribes (and cultural tours to visit them) that will inspire you when planning your African safari.

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Great migration Mara River crossing
Richard Toller (link)
Find out where the biggest animal migrations in Africa take place and when to go on safari to witness these wildlife spectacles. From the Great Wildebeest Migration in Kenya and Tanzania to the zebra migration in Botswana and the bat migration in Zambia, here are the greatest wildlife migrations in Africa.

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Wildebeest - ugly animals in Africa
Sutirta Budiman (link)
African safaris are about way more than spotting the Big 5 animals. In this blog post, we talk about the shy animals, ugly animals and small animals in Africa. Yip, it's time to uncover the Little 5, Shy 5, and Ugly 5 African animals.

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Best African overland tours
Here are 8 of our favourite Africa overland tour routes that offer unique blends of African wildlife encounters, cultural richness and, of course, some of this continent’s most breathtaking scenery! The options are as diverse as they are enticing when it comes to African Overland Tours, as you'll see...

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African tour company
Our team of African Travel Experts know a thing or two about planning an affordable African safari, and with a bit of strategic planning and smart budgeting, you can experience the magic of an African safari without breaking the bank. Here’s how to plan an African safari on a budget…

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Okavango Delta, African lion safari
The lion is the undisputed king (or queen) of the African safari. One of the legendary Big 5 safari animals, there is more to these majestic predators than you might think. African Budget Safaris takes a look at the African lion safari and these fierce and fascinating African big cats.

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Okavango delta zebra foal
Don't miss out on the Botswana zebra migration this year, book your affordable Botswana safari for February or early March, now. Come see the spectacular sight of tens of thousands of zebras on the move between Moremi Game Reserve, Makgadikgadi Pans, Chobe National Park and Nxai Pans - the longest mammal migration in Africa!

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Leopard vs Cheetah: differences
Can you tell the difference between cheetah and leopard? It can be tricky if you're new to African safaris and big cat spotting. The good news is that a few tell-tale signs will take your big cat identification to the next level.

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