Affordable 7 Day African Safari Tours: USD 1200 to 1800

Week-long African safari tours are hugely popular with visitors from abroad, especially for first-time safari goers.

A 7-day safari tour is just long enough to justify the considerable travel time and resources it takes most travellers. It also gives you enough time to experience the magic of an African safari when you have a limited number of vacation days.

African Safari Tours: from USD 1200 to USD 1800*

Here are some of our best affordable 7-Day African Safari Tours in Southern Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Lesotho), arranged from the most budget-friendly to the least.

If these affordable tours are way out of your budget, see our Budget 7-Day African Safari Tours: Under 1200 USD.

*All prices are given in US$ and were accurate at the time of writing but may fluctuate slightly with international exchange rates.

7-Day Cape Town & Kruger Safari to Panzi Lodge

Tour price: from $1208 per person sharing

• Departs from Cape Town and ends in Cape Town (South Africa)
• Tour Accommodation: Signature Lux Cape Town Hotel near V&A Waterfront & Panzi Lodge bordering Greater Kruger National Park
• Top African Destinations Visited: Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Kruger National Park, Blue Canyon Conservancy, Manyeleti Game Reserve

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Visit Kruger then Cape Town departing from Johannesburg and ending in Cape Town for the same price: 7-Day Kruger Safari & Cape Town Tour 

7-Day Cape Town & Kruger Safari to Rukiya Camp

Tour price: from $1372 per person sharing

• Departs From Cape Town, ends in Cape Town
• Tour Accommodation: Signature Lux Hotel in Cape Town and Rukiya Safari Camp in Private Greater Kruger Game Reserve
• Top African Destinations Visited: Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Kruger National Park, Greater Kruger Game Reserve

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Visit Kruger then Cape Town, departing from Johannesburg and ending in Cape Town for the same price: 7-Day Rukiya Safari Camp Kruger & Cape Town Tour

7-Day Budget South Africa Safari - Kruger, Hluhluwe & St Lucia

Tour Price: from $1504 per person

• Departs From Johannesburg, ends in Durban
• Budget South Africa Safari to Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park, St Lucia & Isimangaliso Wetland Park with basic lodge stays and plenty of wildlife!
• African Countries Visited: South Africa
• Top African Destinations: Durban, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, Isimangaliso Wetland Park, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park
• Lodge safari

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7-Day Southern Namibia & Sossusvlei Camping Safari

Tour Price: from $1526 per person

• Departs From Windhoek, ends in Windhoek
• A fantastic voyage through the Namib Desert and Southern Namibia exploring Sossusvlei Dunes and arid desert landscapes, coastal Namibia and the Fish River Canyon on an unforgettable camping safari.
• African Countries Visited: Namibia
• Top African Destinations Visited: Fish River Canyon, Namib Desert, Sesriem Canyon, Kolmanskop, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, and Windhoek.
• Budget Camping Safari

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7-Day Northern Namibia & Skeleton Coast Camping Safari

Tour Price: from $1526 per person

• Departs From Windhoek, ends in Windhoek
• Discover Northern Namibia Safari highlights: Africa's Big Cats, Etosha wildlife, traditional Himba African Tribe, Damaraland, rugged Skeleton Coast, Cape Cross and Swakopmund adventures, on this affordable Namibia camping safari.
• African Countries Visited: Namibia
• Top Safari Destinations Visited: Damaraland Kunene Region, Etosha National Park, Skeleton Coast, Swakopmund, Windhoek
• Budget Camping Safari

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7-Day Kalahari Desert Botswana Safari (Camping)

Tour Price: from $1536 per person

• Departs From Maun, ends in Maun
• On this budget, the Kalahari Desert Botswana Safari camping in the remote Central Kalahari Game Reserve area, walk with Kalahari Bushmen and explore on game drives.
• African Countries Visited: Botswana
• Top African Destinations Visited: Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Makgadikgadi Pans, Maun
• Budget Camping Safari

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7-Day Cape Town, Kruger & Sabi Sands Safari to Umkumbe Bush Lodge

Tour Price from $1651 per person*

• Departs From Cape Town, ends in Cape Town
• Our affordable 7-Day South Africa Tour combines a Cape Winelands and Cape Town Tour with a Kruger Safari—V&A Waterfront Hotel and Umkumbe Bush Lodge in Sabi Sands.
• African Countries Visited: South Africa
• Top African Destinations Visited: Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Kruger National Park, Sabi Sands Game Reserve
• Budget Lodge Safari

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The same African Safari Tour but departing from Johannesburg and ending in Cape Town (South Africa) for the same price: 7-Day Sabi Sands, Kruger and Cape Town Safari

7-Day South Africa & Namibia Safari: Cape Town to Swakopmund

Tour Price: from $1783 per person*

• Departs From Cape Town, ends in Swakopmund
• A great Cape Town to Namibia Safari (Lodge Africa Overland Tour) from South Africa to Swakopmund via Namaqualand, Orange River, Fish River Canyon & Namib Desert
• African Countries Visited: Namibia & South Africa
• Top Safari Destinations Visited: Cape Town, Fish River Canyon, Namib Desert, Namib Naukluft National Park, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund
• Accommodated Overland Tours

7-Day Botswana Explorer: Victoria Falls to Maun

Tour Price: from $1811 per person*

• This tour departs From Victoria Falls and ends in Maun
• From Victoria Falls, explore the best of Botswana, from a wildlife river cruise to desert landscapes and salt pans, and the magnificent wildlife-rich Okavango Delta on this Overland Camping Safari.
• African Countries Visited: Botswana & Zimbabwe
• Top Safari Destinations Visited: Chobe National Park, Kasane, Khwai River Area, Makgadikgadi Pans, Maun, Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls
• Overland Camping Tour

Plan Your 7-Day African Budget Safari in South Africa

These 7-day African safari tours between $ 1200 and & $1800*, do not include overnight stays before or after the scheduled itinerary. It’s often recommended to book pre- and post-tour accommodation, as departures begin early on the first day and end at varying times on the last day. Be sure to account for travel time to and from South Africa and plan your budget accordingly.

For help organizing your safari, consult an African travel expert. Our experienced agents can assist in tailoring your trip to fit your time, budget, must-see destinations, and preferred activities.

*Prices were accurate at the time of publishing but may fluctuate slightly with international exchange rates.

Landia Davies Content Manager

Landia is a nature and animal lover. This South African woman avoids crowds and has worked in the African safari industry for over 16 years!