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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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17 Best Things to Do in Africa: the Ultimate

Welcome to The Ultimate Africa Bucket List! Africa is a continent filled with diverse landscapes,…

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Kissing giraffe
The excitement and rush of your wedding is over and now it’s time to relax with your new spouse and enjoy your honeymoon. What better choice of honeymoon package than a safari in Africa, with its huge skies, incredible game viewing and spectacular scenery?

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Sable antelope
Chris du Preez (link)
Chris, from African Budget Safaris, shares his amazing adventure in Botswana. This first-hand safari account gives all the ins and outs of navigating Botswana as well as the low-down on the camps he visits and the journey he takes to get there.

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Sundowners at Sabi Sands
Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger Park, is known for its incredible game sightings and fabulous camps. We delve into what makes Sabi Sand special in this blog, and show that it’s an affordable Big 5 safari destination too!

Posted by / / OLD Kruger Park Safaris

Kruger safari rhinos
Get answers to the most popular Kruger National Park safari questions. An easy-to-navigate Kruger safari FAQs guide covering everything you ever wanted to know about Kruger National Park in South Africa.

Posted by / / African Animals & Conservation

Martial eagle head
Andrea (link)
2018 is National Geographic’s Year of the Bird. It’s a celebration of the over 10 000 bird species found globally in just about every habitat known to man, from the ocean to mountain heights and everything in-between. To celebrate with them, African Budget Safaris has compiled a short list of the most iconic birds in South Africa.

Posted by / / OLD Kruger Park Safaris

Leopard, Klaserie in Greater Kruger
 One of the best Africa travel advisors, Ingrid van Wyk from African Budget Safaris, offers expert Kruger safari advice from her budget safari adventures in some of the best wildlife areas of the Greater Kruger safari region in South Africa.

Posted by / / OLD - Things to do in Cape Town

St James
While things are pretty dire, water-wise, in Cape Town and all the media reports are bemoaning our decreasing dam levels and dwindling water supply, it’s not all bad. We’re still privileged to live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world and there are still plenty of fun things to do that won't waste water. Here, we’ve listed some, so that both locals and foreign visitors can still enjoy the beauty of Cape Town and all that it offers. 

Posted by / / OLD - Things to do in Cape Town

Tap kwazulu-natal
Dan Mitler (link)
South Africa’s mother city, the splendid jewel that is Cape Town, is in the midst of a water crisis. By crisis, we mean that Cape Town is running out of water. Dams are dangerously low. Restrictions to certain residential areas are in place. Residents and visitors are being warned to prepare for ‘Day Zero’. But what does this mean for you and your trip to Africa? We answer some of the most frequently asked questions about Cape Town's current water crisis.

Posted by / / OLD African Safaris & Tours

Hello Elephant
Choosing where to go on safari is hard, we know. In this blog we discuss the pros of booking your safari to Namibia, South Africa, or both – spectacular wildlife, breath-taking scenery and, very much more affordable than safaris further up Africa.

Posted by / / Adventure Travel & Activities

Lion
While it might sound a little odd that your personality should be taken into consideration when choosing your African safari, it's not. Some trips are better suited to introverts who like their quiet time, while others are perfect for young bucks who’re keen on adrenaline-pumping activities and socializing while experiencing the best Africa has to offer. Find the best African safari based on your personality type and the slightly more esoteric Greek elements!

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Surfing santa
 If you are from the north, far North America or Europe, you’ll have a particular idea about Christmas. This traditional Christian festival is celebrated the world over with the red-clad talisman of the frozen poles. But here, in South Africa, Christmas has always felt just a little bit different. Let’s take a look at what it means to do Christmas in South Africa.

Posted by / / African Animals & Conservation

Lake Malawi cichlids
Radek Borovka (link)
 In Part III of African Biomes, we take a look at what to expect from the Masai Mara and the Serengeti in East Africa. We also move beyond the great plains to the moister regions, Lake Malawi, Virunga, Bwindi and Volcanoes National Park and the habitats that mountain gorilla's call home.

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Terry Murphy
As December flies toward January and 2018, we took some time out to chat to African Budget Safaris’ owner and founder, Terry Murphy, to find out what’s changed in the African travel landscape in 2017 and how will those changes affect the 2018 safari season.

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My namibian safari
Landia Davies (link)
Which is the best Namibia Camping Safari on a budget? This 10-day Explore Namibia Camping Safari is one of the best budget adventures! You'll travel to Etosha, Damaraland, Swakopmund, the Namib Desert and more to see the amazing landscapes and wildlife of Namibia, staying at fantastic campsites across the country. Based on my trip, this African budget safari offers unbeatable value. 

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Cats on patrol
While everybody knows about Kenya’s big national parks, there are numerous private concessions connected to them. These hidden gems provide uncrowded safari experiences with the added bonus of night drives and nature walks.

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Namibia
Rui Ornelas (link)
 The African continent is huge and whether you are travelling to Cape Town or Mombassa you are in for a treat of different biospheres. From Fynbos to Savannah, in this 3-part series, African Budget Safaris takes a look at what fauna and flora to expect at which destinations… Oh, and just to clear this up, there are no tigers in the African Jungle! 

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Berg en Dal southeast Kruger National Park
Bernard DUPONT (link)
​ The African continent is huge and whether you are travelling to Cape Town or Mombassa you are in for a treat of different biospheres. From Fynbos to Savannah, in this 3-part series, African Budget Safaris takes a look at what fauna and flora to expect at which destinations… Oh, and just to clear this up, there are no tigers in the African Jungle!

Posted by / / OLD Big 5 African Animals

Zebra at Makgadikgadi Pan
Kruger or Botswana: Where to go on the best wildlife safari? The sheer size and diversity of the Big 5 Kruger Park are dazzling. But, the magical Okavango Delta and massive elephant herds of Chobe make wild Botswana safari extraordinary. Explore where to go on the best wildlife safari, for you.

Posted by / / African Animals & Conservation

Roaring lion in Kruger
From the tiniest genet to the most magnificent lion, the wild cats of Kruger National Park are spectacular. Lithe and fierce, we discuss all things wildly feline in this blog.

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Digital Detox
Forget paying for people to lock away your digital devices at a 'Digital Detox Camp'! Come on safari to Africa instead, where 'digital detox' is the order of the day.

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