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African Budget Safaris

African Budget Safaris pricing is from R2795 $145 £117 €136 A$224 C$199 NZ$245 to R211668 $11005 £8833 €10285 A$16936 C$15082 NZ$18539 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 

Kruger to Victoria Falls Exclusive Budget Safari

Priced from pps R36975 $1922 £1543 €1797 A$2959 C$2635 NZ$3238 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 $1274 £1022 €1190 A$1960 C$1746 NZ$2146 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 R114153 $5935 £4764 €5547 A$9134 C$8133 NZ$9998 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 R59009 $3068 £2462 €2867 A$4722 C$4204 NZ$5168 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 R69761 $3627 £2911 €3390 A$5582 C$4971 NZ$6110 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 R95573 $4969 £3988 €4644 A$7647 C$6810 NZ$8371 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 R84013 $4368 £3506 €4082 A$6722 C$5986 NZ$7358 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 R22412 $1165 £935 €1089 A$1793 C$1597 NZ$1963 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 R81648 $4245 £3407 €3967 A$6533 C$5817 NZ$7151 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 R43699 $2272 £1824 €2123 A$3497 C$3114 NZ$3827 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

8 Day Zambia Walking Safari in South Luangwa Valley

Priced from pps R83763 $4355 £3495 €4070 A$6702 C$5968 NZ$7336 Full pricing info
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Zambia Walking Safari with elephant
Tour Duration
08 days
From Lusaka to Lusaka
A truly wild Zambia Walking Safari to South Luangwa Valley Tented Camps combining expertly guided bush walks and 4x4 game drives in South Luangwa National Park.
Countries Visited
Zambia
Top Destinations Visited
Lusaka,  
South Luangwa National Park

8 Day Kenya Family Safari to Masai Mara Lodge & More

Priced from pps R44199 $2298 £1844 €2148 A$3537 C$3149 NZ$3871 Full pricing info
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Masai Mara Safari, Kenya
Tour Duration
08 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
A guided private Kenya Family Safari to Masai Mara, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru, and Hells Gate National Parks staying at quality budget safari lodges.
Countries Visited
Kenya
Top Destinations Visited
Great Rift Valley,  
Lake Naivasha,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Masai Mara,  
Nairobi

Lake Turkana, Chalbi Desert & Samburu Camping Safari

Priced from pps R42930 $2232 £1791 €2086 A$3435 C$3059 NZ$3760 Full pricing info
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Landcruiser
Tour Duration
08 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
Experience the fascinating traditional cultures, rare wildlife and stunning scenery of Northern Kenya on this real camping adventure! Journey from Nairobi to scenic Lake Turkana and the remote Chalbi Desert, then explore the lush Marsabit and rugged Samburu national reserves.
Countries Visited
Kenya
Top Destinations Visited
Nairobi,  
Samburu National Park

Botswana Camping Safari: Kalahari & Makgadikgadi Pans

Priced from pps R100401 $5220 £4190 €4879 A$8033 C$7154 NZ$8794 Full pricing info
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Makgadikgadi Pans Zebra
Tour Duration
08 days
From Maun to Maun
A fully-inclusive Botswana Camping Safari staying at mobile tented camps in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
Countries Visited
Botswana
Top Destinations Visited
Central Kalahari Game Reserve,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Maun,  
Nxai Pan National Park

8 Day South Africa Safari - Garden Route to Cape Town Tour

Priced from pps R24500 $1274 £1022 €1190 A$1960 C$1746 NZ$2146 Full pricing info
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Noordhoek Beach through to Kommetjie Beach
Tour Duration
08 days
From George to Cape Town
Be dazzled by the beauty of the Cape on our 8-day Budget South Africa Safari Tour of the Garden Route, Klein Karoo, Cape Winelands, Cape Peninsula & Cape Town.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route,  
Cape Winelands,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves

Kenya Budget Safari - Masai Mara & Best Parks Lodge Tour

Priced from pps R50970 $2650 £2127 €2477 A$4078 C$3632 NZ$4464 Full pricing info
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Lake Naivasha flamingoes, Kenya
Tour Duration
08 days
From Nairobi to Mombasa
An 8-day Kenya Budget Safari to Masai Mara & the Best Kenya National Parks of Amboseli, Tsavo National Park and Lake Naivasha. Travel in open 4x4 safari vehicles on this small group Kenya Safari staying at quality budget safari lodges.
Countries Visited
Kenya
Top Destinations Visited
Amboseli National Park,  
Lake Naivasha,  
Masai Mara,  
Tsavo National Park

8 Day Private Tanzania Safari to Nyerere & Ruaha (Fly-in Tour)

Priced from pps R49796 $2589 £2078 €2420 A$3984 C$3548 NZ$4361 Full pricing info
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Leopard in Ruaha National Park
Tour Duration
08 days
From Dar Es Salaam to Dar Es Salaam
A fly-in private tour to southern Tanzania's best parks. This budget Private Tanzania Safari explores Nyerere & Ruaha National Park staying at high-quality lodges.
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Dar Es Salaam,  
Nyerere Selous Ecosystem,  
Ruaha National Park,  
Southern Tanzania Circuit

8 Day Best of Zanzibar Vacation Package

Priced from pps R24581 $1278 £1026 €1194 A$1967 C$1751 NZ$2153 Full pricing info
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Beach Resort, Zanzibar Holiday Package
Tour Duration
08 days
From Zanzibar to Zanzibar
Our longest affordable Zanzibar Vacation Package, this cheap 8-day Best of Zanzibar Holiday includes Stone Town, a spice tour, beach resorts and Jozani Forest.
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Stone Town,  
Zanzibar

8 Day Botswana Safari: Okavango Delta, Moremi & Chobe

Priced from pps R70530 $3667 £2943 €3427 A$5643 C$5025 NZ$6177 Full pricing info
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Wilddogs in Moremi
Tour Duration
08 days
From Maun to Kasane
An excellent value Botswana Safari exploring the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Kazuma Pan and Chobe National Park, flying between luxury tented camps.
Countries Visited
Botswana
Top Destinations Visited
Chobe National Park,  
Kasane,  
Maun,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Okavango Delta

8 Day Botswana Safari: Okavango Delta & Kazuma Pans

Priced from pps R51854 $2696 £2164 €2520 A$4149 C$3695 NZ$4542 Full pricing info
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Elephant in Chobe River
Tour Duration
08 days
From Maun to Kasane
This high-quality Botswana Safari explores the Okavango Delta and Kazuma Pans from the comfort of Mogogelo Camp and Wildtrack Safaris Eco Lodge near Chobe Park.
Countries Visited
Botswana
Top Destinations Visited
Kasane,  
Maun,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Okavango Delta

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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 $3603 £2892 €3367 A$5545 C$4938 NZ$6070 Full pricing info
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