Budget African Safari Blog

A bucket list of ultimate places to see and things to do in East Africa. These are just a smattering of the incredible sights, sounds, and activities that East Africa has to offer. Start planning your African safari here!  Read on

If you have limited time in Africa and not sure what you can fit into the time you have, look no further. The Okavango Delta is your number one destination, but you're not sure which is the best way to get there and what else you can fit into your time frame. If you have little time it may be best to fly directly into Maun, the closest town to the Delta.  You can take direct flights to Maun from South Africa or Namibia. If you have a week or more it may be better to fly into Victoria Falls either Victoria Falls International AIrport in Zimbabwe or the International Airport in Zambia.  Whichever you choose and however much time you have, this post offers suggestions on how best to spend your time. Read on

The Wild Coast of South Africa is known as a remote and rugged region, largely unaltered by human development, but times are changing. Today the once-pristine sand dunes are being denuded one truckload at a time. Read on

Does trekking critically endangered mountain gorillas in Central Africa help save these great apes from extinction? Taking a closer look at the main threats to mountain gorillas, increasing the transmission of human diseases is the biggest risk involved in trekking, but then there are also the significant benefits that tourism brings to gorilla conservation. Read on

'What is the difference between the Greater Kruger National Park and the Kruger National Park?' is a question we hear daily. This is followed by: 'Which one is better?' Read on to get a complete overview that'll answer these and other questions pertaining to the Greater Kruger National Park. Read on

Coming on safari to Africa? Worried about malaria? Here's a simple guide to malaria - what it is, where it is and, most importantly, what to do to avoid it. Here's how to stay safe on African safaris when it comes to malaria... Read on

In Cape Town over the summer holidays? We asked the locals where they go to avoid the crowds during the festive season. Here's our summer holiday guide to crowd-free summer break vacations in Cape Town, South Africa.  Read on

Kirstenbosch Gardens is one of Cape Town's most well-known and best loved spots. It's ever-so-much-more than just a botanical garden, though. Here we list the many delights it offers. Read on

Abseiling off Table Mountain is one of the best adventure activities in Cape Town, for sure! You'll drop 112 metres from 1085 metres above sea level! The breathtaking views alone, make the sheer descent worthwhile.  Read on

The Company's Garden, in central Cape Town, is an oasis of big trees, cool gardens and a squirrel paradise. Not only that, it also contains several places of interest to visit. Here's a short list of the best of them. Read on

A list of some of the coolest spots to drink craft beer in Cape Town – both breweries and restaurants. Read on

What's it like to go shark cage diving? I recently went great white shark cage diving in Gansbaai, near Cape Town and came face-to-face with a great white shark! Here is what it was like to be within arms-reach of the world's most feared apex predator... Read on

I put this list together based on anecdotes from friends and colleagues, and my own personal experiences in the bush. It is by no means definitive, so if you’ve got one of your own, please do add your contribution in the comments below Read on

With more than 50 countries and a landmass making up a fifth of Earth’s total land area, the amount of artistic diversity and splendour on offer across Africa is quite staggering. Deciding on Africa’s 11 Best Music Festivals is an on going aural adventure across a continent that has music pulsing through her veins. Read on

It's spring-time and the wild flowers of the Western and Northern Cape are in multi-coloured bloom! Here's a bit about my visit to Postberg in the West Coast National Park and more about viewing these beautiful indigenous flowers. Read on

Few have been lucky enough to encounter these rare and elusive leopards, but over the years Cape leopards have continued to surprise us in the Western Cape by popping up in scattered spots from time to time.   Read on

The lovely Claire Monson tells us all about her incredible fairytale wedding at Victoria Falls and her blissful birthday celebration, canoeing on the Zambezi River - an extraordinary dream trip in Africa! Read on

In South Africa, one of the best places to see penguins is in Cape Town. And in Cape Town, the place to go is Boulders, near Simon's Town on the Cape Peninsula. The Boulder Beach Penguin Colony is the country's most famous African Penguin colony. Read on

Africa is a land of contrasting landscapes, fantastic animals and wonderful people. What more could you ask for, for a movie location? Here we list ten of the most well-known movies shot on location in Africa. Read on

How to get the most out of the money you have for your African safari. We go through all the obvious – and hidden – costs involved, so that you can stretch your African safari budget further than you ever thought possible. A little pre-planning could allow you to extend your time in the bush by a country mile. Read on