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African Budget Safaris

African Budget Safaris pricing is from R2795 $149 £119 €139 A$228 C$204 NZ$251 to R206450 $11005 £8812 €10290 A$16843 C$15055 NZ$18530 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 

7 Day Botswana Safari: Khwai Concession & Chobe River

Priced from pps R56598 $3017 £2416 €2821 A$4617 C$4127 NZ$5080 Full pricing info
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Buffalo Bull in Chobe River
Tour Duration
07 days
From Maun to Kasane
This wild Botswana Safari explores Khwai Concession, the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, staying at Camp Khwai and Jackalberry Chobe along Chobe River.
Countries Visited
Botswana
Top Destinations Visited
Chobe National Park,  
Kasane,  
Khwai River Area,  
Maun,  
Moremi Game Reserve

7 Day Budget South Africa Safari - Kruger, Hluhluwe & St Lucia

Priced from pps R27190 $1449 £1161 €1355 A$2218 C$1983 NZ$2440 Full pricing info
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Balule South Africa safari lions
Tour Duration
07 days
From Johannesburg to Durban
Budget South Africa Safari to Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park, St Lucia & Isimangaliso Wetland Park with basic lodge stays and plenty of wildlife!
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Durban,  
Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve,  
Isimangaliso Wetland Park,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

7 Day Tanzania Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara

Priced from pps R52152 $2780 £2226 €2599 A$4255 C$3803 NZ$4681 Full pricing info
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Big Tusker Elephant in Ngorongoro
Tour Duration
07 days
From Arusha to Arusha
This 7-Day Tanzania Safari stays at luxury camps and lodges exploring Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tanzanian culture.
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Lake Manyara,  
Ngorongoro,  
Serengeti

7 Day Cape Town to Namibia Safari (Small Group Overland Tour)

Priced from pps R36950 $1970 £1577 €1842 A$3014 C$2695 NZ$3316 Full pricing info
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Namib Desert Scene
Tour Duration
07 days
From Cape Town to Swakopmund
Travel from Cape Town to Swakopmund in extra style by luxury overland tour vehicle and stay at high-quality lodges on this Cape Town to Namibia Small Group Tour
Countries Visited
Namibia,  
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Fish River Canyon,  
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Sossusvlei,  
Swakopmund

8 Day North Madagascar Tour

Priced from pps R37818 $2016 £1614 €1885 A$3085 C$2758 NZ$3394 Full pricing info
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Madagascar Tour lemur
Tour Duration
08 days
From Antananarivo to Antananarivo
A beautiful North Madagascar Tour. This Madagascar Lemur, Beach & Nosy Be Tour visits diverse habitats (lakes, caves, forests, waterfalls and beaches) encountering unique Madagascar animals, nature and culture.
Countries Visited
Madagascar
Top Destinations Visited
Antananarivo

Madagascar Vacation Package - Nosy Be Tour

Priced from pps R52744 $2812 £2251 €2629 A$4303 C$3846 NZ$4734 Full pricing info
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Nosy Be Island Madagascar
Tour Duration
08 days
From Nosy Be to Antananarivo
An affordable 5-day Madagascar Vacation Package to Nosy Be Islands. Tour Nosy Komba on this budget Madagascar holiday enjoying this tropical beach paradise.
Countries Visited
Madagascar
Top Destinations Visited
Antananarivo

Northern Namibia & Etosha Camping Safari

Priced from pps R24500 $1306 £1046 €1221 A$1999 C$1787 NZ$2199 Full pricing info
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Elephant, rhino and lions in Etosha
Tour Duration
08 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
The North Namibia Camping Safari is a budget safari tour to Namibia's top game reserve, Etosha Park, Kunene Region, Himba tribes, Skeleton Coast and Swakopmund.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Etosha National Park,  
Skeleton Coast,  
Swakopmund,  
Windhoek

8 Day Uganda Safari: Gorilla Trekking & Queen Elizabeth National Park

Priced from pps R70630 $3765 £3015 €3521 A$5762 C$5151 NZ$6339 Full pricing info
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Bwindi gorilla
Tour Duration
08 days
From Kampala to Kampala
An affordable Uganda Safari Adventure: gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest, wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale chimpanzee tracking & more.
Countries Visited
Uganda
Top Destinations Visited
Bwindi National Park,  
Kampala,  
Queen Elizabeth National Park

Zimbabwe & Botswana Safari - Chobe, Moremi & Victoria Falls

Priced from pps R29893 $1593 £1276 €1490 A$2439 C$2180 NZ$2683 Full pricing info
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Chobe campsite
Tour Duration
08 days
From Maun to Victoria Falls
Explore the untamed African bush on this authentic, yet affordable Botswana Safari to Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve, plus Victoria Falls Zimbabwe.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Chobe National Park,  
Maun,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Savuti Marsh,  
Victoria Falls

Masai Mara & Kenya National Parks Luxury Camping Safari

Priced from pps R54591 $2910 £2330 €2721 A$4454 C$3981 NZ$4900 Full pricing info
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Tsavo leopard
Tour Duration
08 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
An 8-Day budget Masai Mara & Kenya National Parks Luxury Camping Safari to Masai Mara National Reserve, Tsavo National Park, Amboseli Park, Lake Nakuru National Park & the Great Rift Valley in Kenya.
Countries Visited
Kenya
Top Destinations Visited
Amboseli National Park,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Masai Mara,  
Masai Mara Conservancies,  
Nairobi,  
Tsavo National Park

Kruger to Victoria Falls Exclusive Budget Safari

Priced from pps R36975 $1971 £1578 €1843 A$3017 C$2696 NZ$3319 Full pricing info
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Wildebeest in Makgadikgadi
Tour Duration
08 days
From Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
Travel to the legendary Kruger Park and Victoria Falls on this 8-day exclusive camping safari, enjoying Masebe Nature Reserve, a cultural village visit and Makgadikgadi Salt Pans excursion.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
South Africa,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Victoria Falls

Namib Desert & Southern Namibia Safari

Priced from pps R24500 $1306 £1046 €1221 A$1999 C$1787 NZ$2199 Full pricing info
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Namib dunes
Tour Duration
08 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
Drive through ochre dune fields, walk in the ancient Namib Desert, explore Sossusvlei Dunes & Sesriem Canyon, see the Fish River Canyon, ghost towns and quiver trees on this Budget Namibia Safari, an affordable camping tour.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Fish River Canyon,  
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Sossusvlei,  
Windhoek

Kalahari Bushmen, Okavango Delta & Savuti Safari in Botswana

Priced from pps R111339 $5935 £4752 €5550 A$9083 C$8119 NZ$9993 Full pricing info
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Kalahari lions
Tour Duration
08 days
From Maun to Maun
This lodge budget safari in Botswana explores the Kalahari Desert, San Bushmen culture, wild Okavango Delta and game-rich Savuti Marsh in Chobe National Park.
Countries Visited
Botswana
Top Destinations Visited
Central Kalahari Game Reserve,  
Chobe National Park,  
Maun,  
Okavango Delta,  
Savuti Marsh

Northern Kenya National Parks & Masai Mara Safari

Priced from pps R57555 $3068 £2457 €2869 A$4695 C$4197 NZ$5166 Full pricing info
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Mara cheetah and cubs
Tour Duration
08 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
An all-inclusive Northern Kenya National Parks & Masai Mara Safari taking you on 4x4 safaris in Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru Park and Masai Mara National Reserve & staying at top-quality safari lodges.
Countries Visited
Kenya
Top Destinations Visited
Great Rift Valley,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Masai Mara,  
Nairobi,  
Samburu National Park

Masai Mara, Samburu, Nakuru 4x4 Kenya Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R68041 $3627 £2904 €3391 A$5551 C$4962 NZ$6107 Full pricing info
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Gerenuk in Samburu
Tour Duration
08 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
Adventure into Kenya's game reserves in a 4x4 safari vehicle, staying at high-quality lodges, all meals and game viewing drives included. Explore Samburu, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara on this affordable tour.
Countries Visited
Kenya
Top Destinations Visited
Great Rift Valley,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Masai Mara,  
Nairobi,  
Samburu National Park

Uganda Safari: Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Fly-in Tour

Priced from pps R93217 $4969 £3979 €4646 A$7605 C$6798 NZ$8367 Full pricing info
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Mountain Gorilla in Bwindi
Tour Duration
08 days
From Entebbe to Entebbe
On this budget Uganda Safari fly to Bwindi National Park for gorilla trekking, go chimpanzee trekking in Chambura, go game viewing, then fly back to Entebbe
Countries Visited
Uganda
Top Destinations Visited
Bwindi National Park,  
Queen Elizabeth National Park

Tanzania & Kenya Safari: Masai Mara, Ngorongoro & Serengeti Lodges

Priced from pps R81942 $4368 £3497 €4084 A$6685 C$5976 NZ$7355 Full pricing info
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Serengeti cheetah
Tour Duration
08 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
An epic 8-day Tanzania & Kenya Safari to Masai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti National Park. Explore the best of Africa on this budget lodge safari.
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Masai Mara,  
Masai Mara Conservancies,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Serengeti

Madagascar Vacation Package - Lemurs & Nosy Be Tour

Priced from pps R21848 $1165 £933 €1089 A$1782 C$1593 NZ$1961 Full pricing info
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Madagascar Vacation Package - lemurs
Tour Duration
08 days
From Nosy Be to Antananarivo
An affordable Madagascar Vacation Package focused on Madagascar lemurs and Nosy Be. Tour Andasibe National Park to see lemurs close-up and relax on Nosy Be's tropical beaches. An idyllic 8-day Madagascar holiday package!
Countries Visited
Madagascar
Top Destinations Visited
Antananarivo

Best Kenya National Parks Safari - Budget Camping Trip

Priced from pps R79635 $4245 £3399 €3969 A$6497 C$5807 NZ$7148 Full pricing info
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Kenya cheetah
Tour Duration
08 days
From Nairobi to Mombasa
This Kenya National Parks Safari takes you on the budget camping trip of a life-time to the best national parks in Kenya - Masai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Naivash & Tsavo national parks!
Countries Visited
Kenya
Top Destinations Visited
Amboseli National Park,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Lake Naivasha,  
Masai Mara,  
Tsavo National Park

Budget Kenya Safari - Masai Mara & Beyond

Priced from pps R42622 $2272 £1819 €2124 A$3477 C$3108 NZ$3826 Full pricing info
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Amboseli elephants, Kenya Safari
Tour Duration
08 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
A memorable Budget Kenya Safari to Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, and Great Rift Valley Lakes (Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru). An affordable African lodge safari to Kenya's best game reserves.
Countries Visited
Kenya
Top Destinations Visited
Amboseli National Park,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Lake Naivasha,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Masai Mara,  
Nairobi

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What are African Budget Safaris? by

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. 

Always affordable African safaris, never nasty

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 $3694 £2958 €3454 A$5654 C$5054 NZ$6220 Full pricing info
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