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Welcome to the African Budget Safaris blog! Get the best budget travel tips, safari deals, news, and insights from local Africa travel experts.

The Majestic Drakensberg Mountains by Maurits Vermeulen
Adventure Travel &

Hiking in the Drakensberg Mountains

One of the benefits of working for African Budget Safaris is that we are invited to join safaris to…

Posted by / / OLD East African Safaris

Cheetahs in Masai Mara, Kenya
Kenya re-opened its borders on 01 August 2020, so you can travel safely to Kenya once again. Find out about the COVID-19 travel safety measures in place and how to travel safely to Kenya in 2021.

Posted by / / OLD East African Safaris

Coronavirus travel safety
Find out how to travel safely on Tanzania Safaris in Africa. With coronavirus travel restrictions easing up in places where the COVID-19 pandemic has been contained or eliminated, Tanzania's borders are open to tourists! 

Posted by / / Overland Africa & Budget Safaris

Guide helping at camp
As an ex-overland Africa guide, I think of myself more as a trip leader than a tour guide. Here's what tour guides and trip leaders (in Africa) do and how they differ.

Posted by / / Adventure Travel & Activities

Drakensberg hiking trail
I've been hiking in Africa for decades and still love it. Over the years I have done some magnificent walking trails and treks. Climbing Kilimanjaro and mountain gorilla trekking in Central Africa are just two of my most memorable hiking experiences, that you will love too.

Posted by / / Africa Beaches & Islands

Southern Ethiopia tribe
Earlier this year, I had the rare privilege of meeting two of my clients face-to-face after their trip to Ethiopia. Recently they shared some of their stories and photographs of their Ethiopian adventures with me. Find out more about Ethiopia and the remarkable travelling sister-photographers.

Posted by / / OLD African Wildlife Conservation

Amboseli waterhole, Kenya
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a brutal toll on the tourism industry. In Africa, the effects are even more devastating; because many communities and wildlife depend on tourism for survival. Here’s how you can help people and wildlife in Africa survive coronavirus.

Posted by / / Overland Africa & Budget Safaris

Ingrid on tour in africa
Experienced traveller and ex-overland guide, Ingrid shares some magical memories from her African adventures. Starting with her very first Africa Overland Tour from Cape Town to Victoria Falls back in 2001!

Posted by / / African Culture

April 2020 super moon
This April full moon was a super moon hovering over quiet towns under lockdown. One of our travel fanatics, Bronwyn, reflects on the full pink moon and the times we are in. Read a few of her moon memories from her travels in Africa and discover the myths different African cultures have about the moon. 

Posted by / / Adventure Travel & Activities

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What are African Budget Safaris and who is African Budget Safaris? Find African Budget Safaris reviews and understand why you won't find African Budget Safaris Tripadvisor reviews.

Posted by / / OLD African Safaris & Tours

Etosh wildlife safari in Namibia
Pick from the Best Budget Namibia Safari Tours. Here's our list of best-selling, affordable Namibia Safaris that get excellent customer reviews. We're here to make planning a safe and affordable safari of a lifetime to Namibia easy.

Posted by / / OLD Botswana Safaris

Botswana elephant
Thinking about joining a budget Botswana Safari or wondering what a budget lodge safari in Botswana is like? You're in the right place. Harriet's firsthand account of her recent small group safari in Botswana will answer your questions and give you a clearer idea of what to expect. 

Posted by / / OLD Big 5 African Animals

African elephants in Namibia
Where are the best places to see elephants in Africa - in the wild? Here are our top 11 African safari destinations to see elephants. These are the best national parks and game reserves to see African elephants in Botswana, Zambia and South Africa to Kenya and Tanzania!

Posted by / / Adventure Travel & Activities

Best Things to do in Cape Town - Seal swim
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Find the best budget adventure activities in Cape Town. Our 17 Best Things to Do in Cape Town, South Africa, includes affordable outdoor activities, in-door adventures for families, underwater explorations, and more...

Posted by / / OLD Malaria Free Safaris

A great thirst
Enjoy a carefree adventure in Big 5 country with the assurance that you’ll travel in a malaria free environment for the full duration of your safari in South Africa.

Posted by / / OLD Travel Deals & Africa Tour Specials

Dancing lemur
Our 2020 Black Friday Deals will help you save on travel in Africa like never before! These African safari specials include heavily discounted Kruger Safaris, free safaris for the kids and loads of discounted Africa Overland Tours. Snap up these Black Friday Travel Deals before it's too late! 

Posted by / / Travel Tips & Planning

Welcome!
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Is South Africa safe to visit? - one of the most frequently asked questions travellers raise, when planning a holiday to South Africa. In this blog, we'll answer that question fully and offer safety tips for travelling in South Africa.

Posted by / / Family Safari

Family time, Addo
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The Eastern Cape is a spectacular – malaria-free – safari destination offering Big 5 game viewing, miles of unspoilt beaches and friendly people. It's ideal for family safaris. Explore Addo Elephant Park and the Big 5 Eastern Cape game reserves offering the best malaria-free, budget safaris in South Africa.

Posted by / / Places in Africa

Otter trail view of huts
If you are coming back to South Africa on a second safari or planning a more in-depth trip covering more destinations, this post is for you. We're here to make sure you don't miss out on the lesser-known gems of South Africa that will make your safari truly special.

Posted by / / Adventure Travel & Activities

Namibia skydive
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Going on an African Safari? Africa is full of amazing Big Five safari destinations but did you know that it is also an adrenaline-seekers paradise? If you're keen on adventure activities, then take a look at the top 5 African safari destinations to combine with adventure activity hotspots.

Posted by / / OLD East African Safaris

Walking safari
Fallen in love with Africa and wondering where to go on your second safari in East Africa? The heartland of African safaris, there is so much more to East Africa than Masai Mara and Serengeti. Here are the best destinations in East Africa for a second-time safari.

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