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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.

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OLD - Things to do in Cape

Go See the Wild Flowers of the West Coast!

Orange daisy, white daisy, pink daisy, yellow daisy... Postberg and other spots in the Western and…

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 Things to do at Victoria Falls

Best places to visit in Africa, Swaziland travel
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10 Best Travel Destinations in Africa offers a snapshot of the best places to visit in Africa now. The list is based on recommendations from Lonely Planet, Forbes, National Geographic, and co. Discover the best places to travel Africa this year and get inspired for your African safari trip...

Posted by / / OLD Travel Deals & Africa Tour Specials

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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.

Posted by / / Family Safari

Show me, Mama
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Taking your kids on safari can be a once-in-a-lifetime holiday! In this blog, we address family safety on safari and offer tips on how to keep your children safe on African safaris. We'll answer the most common questions we get from parents wanting to bring children on safari and share advice from our knowledgeable travel consultants who've taken their own children on safari in Africa, safely.

Posted by / / African Culture

Mursi woman in Ethiopia
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It might sound like an exaggeration, but there are few places on the whole planet as culturally rich, diverse, or vibrant as Ethiopia’s Omo Valley. In this ancient region, you'll encounter some of the most fascinating African tribes. Here’s my guide on how to get up close and personal with the Omo Valley tribes of Ethiopia.

Posted by / / OLD East African Safaris

Serengeti - Tanzania safari costs
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How much does a Tanzania Safari cost? From $200 per day for a no-frills overland safari including Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The great news is there's a Tanzania Safari package for every budget! The cost of a Tanzania Safari is determined by a number of factors, but don't stress, we've got it covered in this post.

Posted by / / Places in Africa

Addis blog
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If you want to eat, drink or party in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa is definitely the place to be! But there’s much more to the city of Addis than just that. And to give you a flavour of just how rich Ethiopia's capital is, here are the top 15 things to see and do in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Posted by / / OLD East African Safaris

Great migration serengeti
Why is a Great Migration safari in Tanzania an extraordinary experience? Find out from Claire who explored Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Natron and Lake Manyara on her Tanzania Safari.

Posted by / / OLD African Safaris & Tours

African animals zebras
Southern Africa vs East Africa safaris – how do you choose? Seasoned travel writer Lizzie Williams compares the top safari regions of East and Southern Africa to help you decide which is best for your ultimate African safari. 

Posted by / / Adventure Travel & Activities

Simien Mountains of Ethiopia
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Often referred to as the ceiling of Ethiopia, it’s hard to put into the words the incredible experience that is trekking the Simien Mountains of the Ethiopian Highlands.

Posted by / / Adventure Travel & Activities

Bill Bryan on Rapid 11
Surfing Rapid 11 on the Zambezi River in Zambia is for the professionals. Watch two daring surfers (Royden Bryson and Koby Oberholzer) take on the powerful river wave in this video of their epic journey from Durban to Vic Falls and the Zambezi River wave. 

Posted by / / Adventure Travel & Activities

Having a whale of a time
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South Africa is known for many things, mostly its magnificent scenery and fabulous wildlife resulting in spectacular safaris, but what many people forget is our magnificent marine life, including an incredible 37 species of whale who make the South African coastline their home for part of the year. In this blog we talk about everything whale.

Posted by / / OLD East African Safaris

Serengeti lions, Tanzania
David Dennis (link)
Which is the best African country for safaris, Kenya or Tanzania? Keep reading and I’ll give you a comparison of East Africa's top safari destinations - Kenya and Tanzania. 

Posted by / / African Animals & Conservation

Kruger safari kudu
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Finding animals in Kruger Park is part luck and large-part skill. Africa's wildlife species are often elusive and this famous South African national park is massive! Find out how to see more animals in Kruger with the game viewing tips in this Kruger wildlife guide.

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