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About Budget Safaris

Our aim at African Budget Safaris is to bring you the best value for money Safaris and Tours available on the African continent, without compromising on quality. We have categorised each Safari trip into one of the following 4 categories: Camping, Lodge, Exclusive and Forty Plus Safaris. Regardless of your requirements we will have the perfect African Safari for you.

On a Budget Camping Safari 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. Camping Safaris are ideal for those clients wishing to play an active role in the running of their Safari adventure. It is however important to note that your level of participation is generally restricted to the campsite area.

Our Lodge Safaris are generally conducted in accommodation facilities that are in the 2 to 3 Star bracket. The accommodation comes in the form of dorm, single, double/twin and occasionally triple accommodated rooms. We make use of a variety of accommodation facilities from Hotels, Guesthouses, Cabins and Backpackers on these tours.

Our Exclusive Budget Safaris are African Safaris that are chosen because they fulfill certain critiria that make them stand above the rest. The Exclusive Budget Safari generally entails travelling in a small group which ensures more one-on-one interaction with the Tour Guide. Exclusive Budget Safaris require minimal to no participation. This type of Safari generally includes a larger portion of activities in the tour price; the vehicles used are on the whole smaller and are often 4x4 in nature. Exclusive African Budget Safaris often make use of exclusive camping sites that are 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 ensuring a nice mix.

Forty Plus Safaris are Safaris that are specially designed for the more mature traveller in mind. As the name implies these African tours are for clients over the age of 40. These African Safaris ensure that you will travel with other clients of the same mindset and age bracket. The Safaris Trips are generally speaking more comfortable in terms of the accommodation used, the vehicle choice and the distances travelled between tour destinations.  

We carefully screen each and every one of our African Safari packages, making 100% sure that our product offering delivers more than it promises and you the client will be more than satisfied with your final choice.

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Nairobi to Johannesburg Safari

Priced from pps 10995 10995 10995 10995 Plus local payment
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10995 10995 10995 10995 + local payment 705 705 705 705

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What is the Local Payment?

The Local Payment is a necessary expense that covers a variety of on-the-road costs. All tours maintain their local payment fund in US dollars as this currency is accepted in any country you may happen to visit. As a result we need to quote the local payment cost separately to our tour price.

What your local payment covers varies from tour to tour, but typically includes things like

  • border payments
  • food and drinks
  • park fees
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Samburu Great Rift Valley Lakes Camping Safari

Priced from pps 725 725 725 725 Full pricing info
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725 725 725 725 per person.


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Tour Duration
05 days
This Tour Visits
Kenya  
  
Tour Summary
A 5 day Camping Safari to Samburu National Park and the Great Rift Valley Lakes. Go in search of the abundant wildlife and birdlife of the area.

Madagascar Budget Safari: Nosy Be Island Holiday

Priced from pps 310 310 310 310 Full pricing info
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Low Season:

01/06/2012 - 30/06/2012 & 07/09/2012 - 30/09/2012

  • 310 310 310 310 per Person Sharing
  • 145 145 145 145 Single Supplement (If Applicable)
  • 510 510 510 510 per single person

Mid Season:

01/05/2012 - 31/05/2012 & 01/07/2012 - 11/07/2012 & 01/08/2012 - 31/08/2012

  • 325 325 325 325 per Person Sharing
  • 145 145 145 145 Single Supplement (If Applicable)
  • 525 525 525 525 per single person

High Season:

11/07/2012 - 06/09/2012

  • 395 395 395 395 per Person Sharing
  • 165 165 165 165 Single Supplement (If Applicable)
  • 660 660 660 660 per single person

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Tour Duration
05 days
This Tour Visits
Madagascar  
  
Tour Summary
A 5-Day Tour Package on the Madagascan Island of Nosy Be where you can explore the warm waters or simply soak up the sun on the white, sandy beaches.

5 Day Kruger Park Treehouse Safari

Priced from pps 6195 6195 6195 6195 Full pricing info
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2012 Tour Rates: 

6195 6195 6195 6195 per person sharing
6695 6695 6695 6695 per single booking
3995 3995 3995 3995 per child under 12

Pre and Post Safari Lodge Option:

Please note that we offer convenient pre and post tour lodge accommodation for before and after this Kruger Safari. This Johannesburg accommodation can be added to your tour booking upon request. The travel lodge accommodation is located 10-15 minutes from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport and the rates include a transfer, en-suite accommodation and breakfast.

2012 Pre and Post Safari Lodge Rates: 

  • 350 350 350 350 per person sharing
  • 550 550 550 550 per single booking

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Tour Duration
05 days
This Tour Visits
South Africa  
Kruger National Park  
Tour Summary
An awesome Big Five Safari to Kruger Park and a Private Game Reserve in Greater Kruger Park. Includes unique and comfortable treehouse accommodation and overnight at a private game lodge. A superb 5-day wildlife and bush experience!

Budget Namibia Desert Lodge Safari

Priced from pps 6325 6325 6325 6325 Full pricing info
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Tour Rates: 1 November 2011 to 31 October 2012

6325 6325 6325 6325 per person

Plus Single Supplement of 650 650 650 650 (where applicable)


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Tour Duration
05 days
This Tour Visits
Namibia  
  
Tour Summary
The 5-day Budget Lodge Namibia Desert Safari to the Namib Naukluft Park, including the Sossusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon, as well as Swakopmund for optional adventure activities and sightseeing. An affordable accommodated safari in Namibia.

Namibia Desert Camping Safari

Priced from pps 5060 5060 5060 5060 Full pricing info
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2012 Tour Rates: 

5060 5060 5060 5060 per person.


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Tour Duration
05 days
This Tour Visits
Namibia  
Okavango Delta  
Tour Summary
The 5-day Namibia Desert Camping Safari combines camping at the Namib Naukluft Park, visiting the Sossusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon, with two accommodated nights in Swakopmund and stopping at the Cape Cross Seal Colony.

5 Day Affordable Etosha Lodge Safari

Priced from pps 8855 8855 8855 8855 Full pricing info
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2012 Tour Rates: 

8855 8855 8855 8855 per person.

Plus Single Supplement of 1150 1150 1150 1150 (where applicable)


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Tour Duration
05 days
This Tour Visits
Namibia  
Etosha National Park  
Tour Summary
This 5 Day Affordable Etosha Lodge Safari spends three accommodated nights in Etosha National Park, game viewing on safari drives and at camp waterholes at night. Includes an overnight at Waterberg Plateau and visit to Hoba Meteorite.

Etosha Budget Camping Safari

Priced from pps 5175 5175 5175 5175 Full pricing info
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2012 Tour Rates: 

5175 5175 5175 5175 per person.


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Tour Duration
05 days
This Tour Visits
Namibia  
Etosha National Park  
Tour Summary
This 5 Day Etosha Budget Camping Safari spends three nights camping in Etosha National Park, game viewing on safari drives and at camp waterholes at night. Includes an overnight at Waterberg Plateau and a visit to Hoba Meteorite.

5 day Kruger Park Bungalow and Sabi Sand Lodge Safari

Priced from pps 14990 14990 14990 14990 Full pricing info
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2012 Tour Rates: 1 October 2011 - 30 September 2012

  • 14990 14990 14990 14990 per person sharing
  • 16850 16850 16850 16850 per single person booking (single supplement)

Pre and Post Tour Lodge Rates:

Lodge Rates: 1 October 2011 - 30 September 2012

  • 400 400 400 400 per person sharing
  • 550 550 550 550 per single booking

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Tour Duration
05 days
This Tour Visits
South Africa  
Kruger National Park  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve  
Tour Summary
An exciting 5-day Budget Kruger Park Bungalow and Sabi Sand Lodge Safari with superb game viewing, bungalow accommodation inside Kruger Park and affordable lodge accommodation inside Sabi Sand Game Reserve.

5 day Kruger Park Bungalow Safari

Priced from pps 9750 9750 9750 9750 Full pricing info
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2012 Tour Rates: 1 October 2011 - 30 September 2012

9750 9750 9750 9750 per person sharing

Pre and Post Tour Lodge Rates:

Please note that we offer convenient pre and post tour lodge accommodation for before and after your Kruger Park Safari, which can be added to your tour booking upon request. The 4 star lodge accommodation is located 10-15 minutes from the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and the rates include transfers between 08:00am and 8:00pm. The guest lodge rates also include breakfast.

Lodge Rates: 1 October 2011 - 30 September 2012

  • 400 400 400 400 per person sharing
  • 550 550 550 550 per single booking

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Tour Duration
05 days
This Tour Visits
South Africa  
Kruger National Park  
Tour Summary
A exhilarating 5-day budget Kruger Park Safari staying inside Kruger National Park at Skukuza camp in bungalows. Explore the Big Five Kruger Park bush on thrilling morning, afternoon and evening game viewing drives in open safari vehicles.

5 Day Sabi Sand Lodge Safari

Priced from pps 16350 16350 16350 16350 Full pricing info
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2012 Tour Rates: 1 October 2011 - 30 September 2012

16350 16350 16350 16350 per person sharing

19650 19650 19650 19650 per single person booking

Pre and Post Tour Lodge Rates:

Please note that we offer convenient pre and post-safari lodge accommodation for before and after the Sabi Sand Lodge Safari, which can be added to your tour booking upon request. The 4 star lodge accommodation is located 10-15 minutes from the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and the rates include transfers between 08:00am and 8:00pm. The guest lodge rates also include breakfast.

Lodge Rates: 1 October 2011 - 30 September 2012

  • 400 400 400 400 per person sharing
  • 550 550 550 550 per single booking

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Tour Duration
05 days
This Tour Visits
South Africa  
Kruger National Park  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve  
Tour Summary
An exhilarating 5-day budget Sabi Sand Lodge Safari staying inside Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve. Enjoy superb game viewing in Sabi Sands on thrilling morning, afternoon and evening game drives in open safari vehicles.

5 Day Okavango Delta Camping Safari

Priced from pps 485 485 485 485 Full pricing info
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485 485 485 485 per person.

Upgrade Options: 

This tour can be upgraded to include a cook / camp assistant for an additional Fee of 100 100 100 100 per person.

Upgrades to 2 nights in en-suite accommodation in Maun before and after the delta can be arranged at an additional Fee of 50 50 50 50 per person.


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Tour Duration
05 days
This Tour Visits
Botswana  
Okavango Delta  
Tour Summary
The 5 day Okavango Delta Safari explores the delta by dugout canoe and on foot for superb photographic and game viewing opportunities, camping and cooking in the pristine bush with experienced local guides.

5 day Kruger Park Private Game Lodge Safari

Priced from pps 7995 7995 7995 7995 Full pricing info
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2012 Tour Rates:

  • 8495 8495 8495 8495 per single booking 
  • 7995 7995 7995 7995 per person sharing
  • 4795 4795 4795 4795 per child under 12

Pre and Post Safari Lodge Option:

Please note that we offer convenient pre and post tour lodge accommodation for before and after this Kruger Safari. This lodge accommodation can be added to your tour booking upon request.

The travel lodge accommodation is located 10-15 minutes from the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and the rates include a transfer, en-suite accommodation and breakfast.

2012 Lodge Rates: 

  • 350 350 350 350 per person sharing
  • 550 550 550 550 per single booking

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Tour Duration
05 days
This Tour Visits
South Africa  
Kruger National Park  
Tour Summary
A fantastic budget Kruger Lodge Safari staying in a comfortable Private Game Lodge inside the exclusive Balule Game Reserve in Greater Kruger Park, Big 5 game viewing in the Kruger Park and Private Game Reserves, teeming with wildlife.

Botswana Delta, Moremi & Khwai Bedouin Camp Safari

Priced from pps 1090 1090 1090 1090 Full pricing info
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2 - 3 people: 1090 1090 1090 1090 per person.

4 or more people: 775 775 775 775 per person.

Single supplement: 155 155 155 155 (if applicable).


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Tour Duration
05 days
This Tour Visits
Botswana  
Okavango Delta  
Tour Summary
A Botswana Wildlife Safari from Maun into the Okavango Delta by Mokoros; to our Khwai River Bedouin Camp for a night drive & game viewing; on to scenic Moremi Reserve.

5 day Kruger Park Lodge Safari

Priced from pps 7960 7960 7960 7960 Full pricing info
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7960 7960 7960 7960 per person sharing.

9835 9835 9835 9835 per person sharing –private suite and bathroom.

Safari Extras:

  • A once off 80 80 80 80 per person conservation levy collected by us on behalf of the reserve.
  • 100 100 100 100 per person bush ferry from the shuttle to the bush camp and back out.
  • Drinks from the honesty bar.

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Tour Duration
05 days
This Tour Visits
South Africa  
Kruger National Park  
Tour Summary
Combine world-famous Kruger National Park with Timbavati Private Game Reserve and get the best of both worlds on this excellent-value-for-money 5 day Kruger Park Lodge Safari. Stay in intimate exclusive lodges and enjoy superb game viewing.

5 day Kruger Park & Sabi Sands Exclusive Tented Camp Safari

Priced from pps 9900 9900 9900 9900 Full pricing info
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5 Day Safari Rate:

9900 9900 9900 9900 per person sharing
11500 11500 11500 11500 single rate
4950 4950 4950 4950 children (4 – 12 years)


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Elephant in bush
Tour Duration
05 days
This Tour Visits
South Africa  
Kruger National Park  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve  
Tour Summary
Budget Kruger Park & Sabi Sands Exclusive Camping Safari to a unique luxury Tented Camp bordering Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Game drives and bush walk in Sabi Sands Reserve. Explore Big 5 Kruger Park, South Africa..

South Africa’s Garden Route Adventure Safari

Priced from pps 5600 5600 5600 5600 Full pricing info
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2012 Rates:

  • Backpacker dormitory accommodation - R 5600
  • Backpacker Twin/Double Room - R 6000
  • Backpacker Twin/Double En-Suite - 6250 6250 6250 6250
  • Backpacker Single Room - R 6300
  • Backpacker Single Room En-suite - R 6550
  • Guest House upgrade Twin/Double - R7000
  • Guest House upgrade Single - R7500

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Tour Duration
06 days
This Tour Visits
South Africa  
Garden Route  
Cape Town  
Tour Summary
An all inclusive Safari of South Africa's Garden Route partaking in a variety of adventure activities along the way. We visit the Cango Caves, Storms River, Kysna, Hermanus, embark on a "Big 5" Game drive in Addo Elephant Park and explore the Tsitsikamma Forest.

6 Days Budget Kruger Park Camping Safari

Priced from pps 8800 8800 8800 8800 Full pricing info
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8800 8800 8800 8800 per person sharing.

Pre and Post Tour Lodge Rates:

Please note that we offer convenient pre and post tour lodge accommodation for before and after the Kruger Camping Safari, which can be added to your tour booking upon request. The 4 star lodge accommodation is located 10-15 minutes from the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and the rates include transfers between 08:00am and 8:00pm. The guest lodge rates also include breakfast.

Lodge Rates: 1 October 2011 - 30 September 2012

  • 400 400 400 400 per person sharing
  • 550 550 550 550 per single booking

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Skukuza Camp in Kruger
Tour Duration
06 days
This Tour Visits
South Africa  
Kruger National Park  
Tour Summary
An exploration into the famous Kruger National Park abundant with game, including Africa's Big 5, birds and indigenous vegetation. Camp inside Kruger Park, embark on game drives and a guided bush walk in Kruger National Park.

Great Rift Valley Lakes and Masai Mara Safari

Priced from pps 875 875 875 875 Full pricing info
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Tour Rate:

875 875 875 875 per person.


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Tour Duration
06 days
This Tour Visits
Kenya  
Masai Mara  
Tour Summary
A 6 day camping Safari to the Great rift Valley Lakes of Kenya and the Masai Mara Game Reserve - one of the top wildlife reserves in Africa.

Amboseli & Tsavo National Parks Camping Safari

Priced from pps 895 895 895 895 Full pricing info
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Tour Rate: 

895 895 895 895 per person.


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Tour Duration
06 days
This Tour Visits
Kenya  
  
Tour Summary
A 6 day camping Safari that takes you from Nairobi to Amboseli & Tsavo National Parks in Kenya, before ending on the white sand beaches of Mombasa on the East Coast.

South Luangwa Park & Dzalanyama Forest Safari

Priced from pps 880 880 880 880 Full pricing info
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880 880 880 880 per person sharing (Min 4 people required)

1110 1110 1110 1110 per person sharing (Min 2 people required)

115 115 115 115 Single Supplement (if applicable).


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Tour Duration
06 days
This Tour Visits
Zambia  
Malawi  
  
Tour Summary
A fantastic 6 day getaway from Lilongwe, Malawi to Zambia's premier reserve - South Luangwa National Park where we go in search of the parks wildlife in 4x4 open sided vehicles. This is followed by a trip to Malawi's Dzalanyama Forest home to some spectacular birdlife.