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African Budget Safaris

African Budget Safaris pricing is from R2795 $147 £118 €137 A$226 C$202 NZ$247 to R208707 $11005 £8795 €10266 A$16851 C$15050 NZ$18465 per person — a total of 391 tours ordered below from shortest to longest trip. You can make your own list of tours & safaris using the tour search 

2 Day Pilanesberg Safari to Bakubung Bush Lodge

Priced from pps R6800 $359 £287 €334 A$549 C$490 NZ$602 Full pricing info
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Pilanesberg lion
Tour Duration
02 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Big 5 Pilanesberg Safari in South Africa's Pilanesberg National Park, staying at the luxurious, family-friendly Bakubung Bush Lodge.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Pilanesberg National Park

2 Day Pilanesberg Safari to Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge

Priced from pps R6800 $359 £287 €334 A$549 C$490 NZ$602 Full pricing info
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Zebra at Lodge Waterhole
Tour Duration
02 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Big 5 Pilanesberg Safari in South Africa's Pilanesberg National Park, staying at the luxurious, family-friendly Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge. (2 Days)
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Pilanesberg National Park

3 Day Kruger Park Exclusive Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R26050 $1374 £1098 €1281 A$2103 C$1878 NZ$2305 Full pricing info
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Kruger elephants
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An affordable 4-star Lodge Safari to South Africa's Kruger National Park including the scenic Panoramic Route, a night game drive, and Kruger Safari drives.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

3 Day Sossusvlei Dunes Lodge Safari from Swakopmund

Priced from pps R13500 $712 £569 €664 A$1090 C$973 NZ$1194 Full pricing info
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Aerial shot of Sossusvlei dunes
Tour Duration
03 days
From Swakopmund to Windhoek
A short break to the famous Sossusvlei Dunes area of Namibia to experience the wide open spaces of the Namib desert and dunes in this beautiful African country. An excellent value for money Budget Safari to Namibia.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Sossusvlei,  
Swakopmund,  
Windhoek

Budget Etosha National Park Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R13500 $712 £569 €664 A$1090 C$973 NZ$1194 Full pricing info
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Etosha elephants
Tour Duration
03 days
From Windhoek to Swakopmund
An all-inclusive Budget Lodge Safari to Namibia's Etosha National Park - a gem for nature and wildlife enthusiasts, and Skeleton Coast. This affordable Etosha Lodge Safari is ideal as a short wildlife getaway!
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Damaraland Kunene Region,  
Etosha National Park,  
Swakopmund,  
Windhoek

3 Day Kruger Safari - Lodge & Treehouse Tour

Priced from pps R12900 $680 £544 €635 A$1042 C$930 NZ$1141 Full pricing info
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Kruger Safari, rhino
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A great Kruger Safari staying in lodge and treehouse accommodation. Experience the untamed bush and wildlife on this budget African safari to Kruger.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route

Namibia Desert Safari (Budget Lodge Tour)

Priced from pps R15750 $830 £664 €775 A$1272 C$1136 NZ$1393 Full pricing info
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Dunes
Tour Duration
03 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
The 3-day Namibia Desert Budget Lodge Safari travels to the Namib-Naukluft Park, to the famous Sossusvlei Dunes, Dune 45 and Sesriem Canyon offering guest farm accommodation on an affordable desert adventure in Namibia.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Sossusvlei,  
Windhoek

Etosha Budget Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R20250 $1068 £853 €996 A$1635 C$1460 NZ$1792 Full pricing info
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Etosha cheetah
Tour Duration
03 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
This 3-day Etosha Budget Lodge Safari takes you into Etosha National Park on an affordable wildlife safari offering comfortable accommodation and game viewing drives. Visit Etosha Pan and watch game at the camp's waterholes.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Etosha National Park,  
Windhoek

3 Day Kruger National Park Safari Package (Bungalow Tour)

Priced from pps R12600 $664 £531 €620 A$1017 C$909 NZ$1115 Full pricing info
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Kruger National Park Safari elephant
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
The 3-day Kruger National Park Safari Package offers excellent value. This budget Kruger Safari stays in en-suite bungalows inside Kruger National Park and includes game drives in open safari vehicles.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

3 Day Northern Sabi Sands Safari in South Africa

Priced from pps R16915 $892 £713 €832 A$1366 C$1220 NZ$1496 Full pricing info
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Leopards in Sabi Sands
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A rare budget Sabi Sands Safari in South Africa staying inside Sabi Sands Game Reserve at the private Sabi Sands lodge of your choice for superb game viewing.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve

3 Day Kruger Park Safari - Private River Lodge Tour

Priced from pps R13290 $701 £560 €654 A$1073 C$958 NZ$1176 Full pricing info
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Private River Lodge, Kruger Safari
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An excellent Budget Kruger Safari Tour to a Private River Lodge in the Greater Kruger Park area. Explore Kruger National Park & a Private Game Reserve in Greater Kruger on Big 5 game drives.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

3 Day Kruger Park Lodge Safari to Timbavati

Priced from pps R19900 $1049 £839 €979 A$1607 C$1435 NZ$1761 Full pricing info
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Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
This budget Kruger Park Lodge Safari offers a rewarding African bush experience at an exclusive yet affordable safari lodge in the Big Five Timbavati Private Game Reserve sharing unfenced borders with Kruger National Park.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

3 Day Kruger & Sabi Sands Safari - Tented Camping

Priced from pps R16945 $893 £714 €833 A$1368 C$1222 NZ$1499 Full pricing info
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Kruger & Sabi Sands Safari lion
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Our Kruger & Sabi Sands Safari stays at a semi-luxury Tented Safari Camp in Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Includes open 4x4 game drives in Sabi Sands & Kruger Park.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve

3 Day Kruger Safari & Private Reserves Camping Tour

Priced from pps R9445 $498 £398 €465 A$763 C$681 NZ$836 Full pricing info
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Kruger giraffes
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Our budget-friendly Kruger Safari & Private Reserves Camping Tour in South Africa explores Kruger National Park and camps at private game reserves in Greater Kruger.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route

3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

Priced from pps R32145 $1695 £1355 €1581 A$2595 C$2318 NZ$2844 Full pricing info
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Silverback
Tour Duration
03 days
From Kampala to Kampala
An affordable Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. See rare African Mountain Gorillas in the wild and stay in comfortable lodges.
Countries Visited
Uganda
Top Destinations Visited
Bwindi National Park,  
Kampala,  
Queen Elizabeth National Park

3 Day Sabi Sands Safari - Tented Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R15175 $800 £640 €746 A$1225 C$1094 NZ$1343 Full pricing info
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Sabi Sands Safari elephant
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
This budget Sabi Sands Safari stays at a private game lodge inside Sabi Sands Game Reserve in Greater Kruger, South Africa. Explore Sabi Sands, famous for close wildlife encounters and superb leopard sightings on open 4x4 game drives over 3 days.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park,  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve

3 Day Kruger Park Safari to Private Tree Camp

Priced from pps R15170 $800 £639 €746 A$1225 C$1094 NZ$1342 Full pricing info
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Kruger Park Safari lion cubs
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A unique Kruger Park Safari to a private tree camp in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve of Greater Kruger Park. Experience an affordable eco safari in South Africa and get up close to African wildlife.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

3 Day Greater Kruger Safari to Balule Big 5 Private Game Reserve

Priced from pps R13600 $717 £573 €669 A$1098 C$981 NZ$1203 Full pricing info
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Kruger warthogs
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Get close to African wildlife on our Greater Kruger Safari to Big 5 Balule Private Game Reserve, South Africa. An exciting lodge safari with expert guides.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

3 Day Kruger Bush Camp Safari

Priced from pps R14030 $740 £591 €690 A$1133 C$1012 NZ$1241 Full pricing info
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Timbavati leopard close
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An authentic rare find - a truly wild African bush experience where you escape the modern world and reconnect with nature. Stay at an award-winning, fair trade certified eco-camp in the middle of the Big Five Timbavati Nature Reserve.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

3 Day Fly-in Masai Mara Safari to Exclusive Camp

Priced from pps R33018 $1741 £1391 €1624 A$2666 C$2381 NZ$2921 Full pricing info
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Naboisho cheetahs
Tour Duration
03 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
Fly to Masai Mara from Nairobi (return) on a budget Masai Mara Safari. An all-inclusive short Kenya Lodge Safari to Masai Mara conservancy (Naboisho & Ol Kinyei) areas.
Countries Visited
Kenya
Top Destinations Visited
Masai Mara,  
Masai Mara Conservancies,  
Nairobi

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African Budget Safaris are the best value-for-money African safari tours. Our budget safari packages provide an affordable way to explore Africa, without compromising quality.

As budget travellers with decades of experience travelling, living and working in Africa, we have cherry-picked the best budget safaris across Africa. These budget safaris are conducted by well-established and respected tour companies that provide excellent-value safaris people love.

In short, we draw on our extensive network of established relationships with reputable tour companies throughout Africa to secure the best travel deals for our clients. 

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Although budget African safaris are cheap, they don't feel that way.

Our clients visit Africa's best destinations and experience the continent's most unforgettable highlights, just like travellers on more expensive packages. The difference is, our customers get more bang for their buck.

Our long, ever-growing list of 5-star Trustpilot safari reviews is a testament to this.

African Budget Safaris

African Budget Safaris are affordable tours with our safari partners who focus on excellent value. These budget safaris offer good quality accommodation, transport and facilities that maintain the highest standard of service, cleanliness and reliability. 

Accommodation is selected for its excellence, and unique or scenic location. Most of the accommodation on budget safaris is mid-range to semi-luxury, but sometimes simple accommodation is used. Even when the accommodation is basic it is clean, comfortable and safe. The cheaper safaris are no-frills, but the most important elements are always in place. 

Expect friendly service from trustworthy staff; experienced and qualified guides; and reliable transport appropriate for the journey ahead. The norm is good food, cool drinks and snacks on game drives, WiFi access wherever possible, and quality camping gear when you camp.

Choosing your affordable African safari tour

We have categorised each of our affordable African safari tours into one of the following 5 categories: Camping, Lodge, Small Group, Private Camping and Senior Safaris. Regardless of your preferences, we will match you with the perfect African Budget Safari or tailor-make a custom African safari that is ideal for you.

Budget Camping Safaris

On Budget Camping Safaris, you can expect to spend your nights in two-man dome tents that are spacious and well-ventilated, ensuring maximum comfort.

Camping Safaris generally require an active participation element from you. This can be from putting up your own tent to helping with meal preparation on a roster basis.

Budget Camping Safaris are ideal for those who want to play an active role in running their African Safari. It is, however, important to note that your level of participation is generally restricted to the campsite area.

Budget Lodge Safaris

Our Lodge Safaris are generally conducted in accommodation facilities that are in the 2 to 3-star bracket. The lodge accommodation includes dorm, single, double/twin and occasionally triple rooms.

The Budget Lodge Safaris offered by African Budget Safaris stay at diverse accommodation establishments, from hotels, guesthouses, and cabins to backpackers and chalets.

Small Group Safaris - Exclusive Camping Tours

Our exclusive Small Group Safaris are chosen because they fulfil certain criteria that make them stand above the rest. This type of camping safari generally entails travelling in a small group to ensure more one-on-one interaction with your tour guide.

Small Group Safaris require little to no participation from the traveller. Although they are mostly classed as camping safaris, they often include some nights of lodge accommodation.

On these small group safaris a larger portion of activities is generally included in the tour price; and transport is typically in smaller four-wheel drive vehicles.

Private Camping Safaris

Private Camping Safaris often use camping sites not open to the public, ensuring privacy. It is often the case that your nights' accommodation for the duration of your African Safari will consist of a combination of lodge and camping to give you a nice mix of sleeping under the stars and the home comforts of a lodge stay.

African Safaris for Seniors

The Senior Safari is designed for a slightly more mature traveller. Safaris for Seniors are put together for clients over 40, to create a like-minded group of more refined fellow travellers. The aim is to put more mature travellers together so they are more likely to have shared interests.

Senior tours generally offer extra comfort. The accommodation and vehicles are more comfortable, and the travel distances between safari destinations are shorter. 

Curated Selection of African Budget Safaris

We carefully screen every one of our affordable African Safari Tours, making 100% sure that the trip delivers more than it promises.

We love our jobs because our goal at African Budget Safaris is simple: for you, the traveller, to have an awesome experience in Africa, at a price that won't break the bank.

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12 Day Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta & Chobe Safari

Priced from pps R69300 $3654 £2920 €3409 A$5595 C$4997 NZ$6131 Full pricing info
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