Who is African Budget Safaris?
African Budget Safaris is an experienced team of African travel fanatics based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Through years spent bundu bashing up and down the African continent, we've tried every type of safari under the sun and sorted the diamonds from the rough.
With all this African travel experience under our belts we can guarantee that all of the tours, overlands, camping and self drive trips we carry are the best possible value for money. Budget doesn't have to mean cheap and nasty!
How do I find the tour that’s right for me?
- View all our tours organised by type and location here.
- Use the site search up top to look for something specific.
- Use our Street map of South Africa or Safari map of Southern Africa to plan your trip.
- Check out our regularly updated specials to get more African mileage for your money.
- Talk to one of our experts to answer any other questions and make your travel bookings.
Here is a breakdown of the different kinds of tours we offer:
Featured Special Offer
Johannesburg to Nairobi Safari (North)
Cape Town to Nairobi Safari
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Adventure Travel
Feeling energetic and want a cycle holiday in Africa, or would you prefer to spend your time ticking off the bird life unique to this great continent? If you want a trip that is heavy on experience and light on gazing out the tour bus window, adventure travel is for you.
Check out the various Adventure Travel Tours on offer through African Budget Safaris and combine your passion with a fantastic African experience.
Featured Adventure Travel Tour
Kilimanjaro Hike - Machame Route
Hike up Kilimanjaro Africa's tallest Mountain and one of the world's seven Summits. The Machame is the most scenic Route.
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Budget Safaris
Check out our wide range of Budget Safari options. From Kenya to South Africa and everything in between we have East and Southern Africa covered.
There are numerous options for each country, Accommodated, Camping or a Combination of the two; you choose. You are guaranteed to find a tour or safari to suite your needs and most importantly your budget.
Featured Budget Safaris Tour
Kruger Park and Zululand Safari with Game Drives and Walks
A week of supreme game viewing and relaxation in The Kruger Park and Zululand. Daily walks in the Park and game drives in vehicles built for comfort ensure superb game vieiwing.
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Overland Safaris
Experience overlanding with African Budget Safaris. We have a large range of camping and accommodated overlanding options available, as well as options available for over 50's overlanding tours. Great specials and discounts unique to African Budget Safaris on offer.
If you are interested in paying a little extra for on-the-road comfort whilst you’re traversing the continent by truck, you may be interested in one of our exclusive overland tours.
Featured Overland Safaris Tour
Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg Safari
This trip begins in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania where its a hop across Zanzibar and then onwards to lake Malawi, Zambia, Botswana and ending in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Budget City Packages in South Africa & Vic Falls
A perfect add on to any Safari ending or starting in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban or Victoria Falls. The City & Short Stays are also great for those with limited time on their hands who wish to maximise there stay.
Featured City Break and Short Stay Tours Tour
3 Day Drakensberg & Durban City Tour Package
A great 3 day package that is ideal for any tour ending or starting in Durban or as a great getaway to this amazing city. Highlights include a City tour and a full day out to the Drakensburg and Lesotho area, including the Sani Pass.
South African Self Drive Tours
South Africa with its first world infrastructure is a great place for a self drive holiday. Let us take the hassle out of arranging your accommodation and car hire and send you to the top places in South Africa with detailed route maps that will ensure your time here is a magical!
Featured Self Drive Tours Tour
Pilanesberg & Sun City Self Drive Tour Package
A great short getaway to the Malaria Free Pilansberg National Park Home of Africa's "big 5". Also included is a stop off at Sun City South Africa's premier entertainment resort.