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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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Travel Tips & Planning

What to Wear on a Safari in Kenya? (best

Planning a trip of a lifetime to East Africa and wondering what to wear on safari in Kenya? We’ve got…

Posted by / / Adventure Travel & Activities

Aus
Claire reports on her recent Namibia self-drive trip experience offering practical advice on what to expect in this beautiful and safe Southern African country.

Posted by / / African Culture

Ladies Selling Fresh Beer
Greg Willis (link)
Shebeens: the meeting, drinking, talking, dancing places of Africa. Previously illegal, now (mostly) above board, we explore the fascinating story of shebeens in this blog.

Posted by / / African Culture

East African culture, Maasai warrior Dance
Mussi Katz (link)
One of the most interesting aspects of traveling to Africa (and elsewhere) is meeting new people and learning about their traditions and customs. In this blog, we introduce you to just a few that African culture has to offer.

Posted by / / Adventure Travel & Activities

Campfire
South African Tourism (link)
A blog filled with delicious treats to eat while on safari or camping. Meals made over the fire are no longer limited to heated-up baked beans!

Posted by / / African Animals & Conservation

Elephant Shrew
wagon16 (link)
So you think the main aim of your safari is to spot the Big Five? Well, yes, but there is so much more to see, including the Big Five's much smaller brothers and sisters. We list them here.

Posted by / / OLD African Safaris & Tours

Maasai beadwork
A combined Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Holiday is one of the best African trips you can do. And you can do it in as little as 10 days. Without breaking the bank. Like Dan, on his Zanzibar beach holiday and Tanzania safari. See how it went...

Posted by / / Africa Beaches & Islands

Jetty 1905
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African sunsets are breathtakingly beautiful. We share some of our favourite spots to enjoy a sundowner while watching the sun sink on safari in Africa.

Posted by / / OLD African Safaris & Tours

Walking safari
The good news: eco-tourism is not exclusively reserved for the luxury travel market. These are just a few of the affordable safaris with us that stay at eco-lodges, catering for the more environmentally aware and eco-savvy travellers.

Posted by / / Adventure Travel & Activities

Starlight Camping
We spoke to two mobile camping experts to find out what goes on behind the scenes. Who does what, when, to ensure the smooth running of your dream African safari.

Posted by / / African Animals & Conservation

Hooded Vulture
Lip Kee Yap (link)
So you've heard about the Big Five, but did you know there's an Ugly Five too? These creatures are the ones who only their mothers could love. And us, we love them too.

Posted by / / OLD Safari Health and Medical Advice

Aedes aegypti Mosquito
US Dept of Agriculture (link)
Everything you need to know about Yellow Fever. Where it is found, how to protect yourself from it, etc. Get all the facts you need to know about yellow fever to keep you healthy and safe on safari in Africa.

Posted by / / African Animals & Conservation

Leopard
Michael Jansen (link)
There are some wild English collective nouns. A flamboyance of flamingos? An obstinancy of buffalo? We had some fun, and wrote a story.

Posted by / / African Animals & Conservation

Flamingos
Not only does Africa offer spectacular wildlife, incredible scenery, great people and fascinating history and culture, it is also a birdwatcher's paradise. We introduce you to a couple of our feathered friends.

Posted by / / African Culture

Cooking Sadza
Nshima. Sadza. Ugali. Pap. Umphokoqo. Just five of the many names given to Africa’s staple: maize meal. In this blog we describe some of the delicious maize meal dishes that southern Africa have to offer.

Posted by / / Adventure Travel & Activities

Blyde River Canyon
ChantelleS (link)
Based on experience there are some things you can do (and not do) to make the best of your budget safari in Africa, such as...

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Devils Pool, Vic Falls
Charles Haynes (link)
A bucket list of places to see and some best things to do in southern Africa. These are just a smattering of the incredible sights, sounds and activities that Africa has to offer. Start planning your trip highlights here!

Posted by / / OLD Botswana Safaris

Sunset in the delta
Claire, a star African Budget Safaris consultant, recently took an adventure to Botswana's Okavango Delta. If you're considering a budget trip to this African gem, read on.....

Posted by / / African Animals & Conservation

Giraffe, Kruger National Park
Flowcomm (link)
The Kruger National Park offers it all, big-game viewing, adventure and relaxation. Ever wondered what its history is, and why people visit year-on-year? Explore no further, our Destination Kruger blog shares Kruger's past secrets and our favourite Kruger activities. 

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Namibia
Single people know how difficult it can be to find someone to take a vacation with. Timing has to work, plus you have to agree on a destination. If not having a travel buddy is keeping you from seeing the places 
you’ve always dreamed about, don’t let it!

Posted by / / Adventure Travel & Activities

Singles on the beach
Are you wary of signing up for a group tour? Visions of coachloads of arrogant tourists following an umbrella-wielding, bossy leader are enough to put anyone off. But travelling with a group of strangers can be a fantastic experience.

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