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Lodge Safaris pricing is from R2795 $151 £120 €140 A$228 C$206 NZ$251 to R136582 $7365 £5873 €6846 A$11141 C$10084 NZ$12261 per person — a total of 267 tours ordered below from shortest to longest trip. You can make your own list of tours & safaris using the tour search →

6 Day Fly-In Ethiopia Tour - Historical North (Lodge Safari)

Priced from pps R43858 $2365 £1886 €2198 A$3577 C$3238 NZ$3937 Full pricing info
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Lalibela church, Ethiopia Tour
Tour Duration
06 days
From Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa
A unique Ethiopia Tour flying from Addis Ababa to northern Ethiopia's cultural and historical sites: Lake Tana, Gondar & Lalibela, staying in comfortable lodges
Countries Visited
Ethiopia

Zimbabwe Safari - Victoria Falls & Hwange Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R48012 $2589 £2064 €2406 A$3916 C$3545 NZ$4310 Full pricing info
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Zimbabwe lodge safari, rhinos
Tour Duration
06 days
From Victoria Falls to Victoria Falls
The Zimbabwe Safari to Victoria Falls and Hwange Park is an authentic African Wildlife Safari, staying at a grand Victoria Falls hotel and a comfy eco-safari lodge in a private reserve at Hwange Park.
Countries Visited
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Hwange National Park,  
Victoria Falls

6 Day South Africa Safari - Garden Route Small Group Tour

Priced from pps R24500 $1321 £1053 €1228 A$1998 C$1809 NZ$2199 Full pricing info
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Garden Route beach
Tour Duration
06 days
From Port Elizabeth to Cape Town
This South Africa Safari small group Garden Route Tour (from Addo to Cape Town) travels in extra style by Luxury Overland Tour Vehicle & stays at high-quality lodges
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves,  
Port Elizabeth

6 Day Kruger Park Budget Safari (Backpackers Lodge Tour)

Priced from pps R20850 $1124 £897 €1045 A$1701 C$1539 NZ$1872 Full pricing info
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Kruger Safari - Black-backed jackal
Tour Duration
06 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
This Kruger Park Budget Safari is a Kruger Backpackers Lodge Tour combining Big 5 game drives in Kruger National Park, Balule & Tshukudu Private Reserve.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route

4x4 Ethiopia Tour - Danakil Depression & Awash National Park

Priced from pps R100865 $5439 £4337 €5056 A$8227 C$7447 NZ$9054 Full pricing info
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Tour vehicles in Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
Tour Duration
06 days
From Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa
A unique 4x4 Ethiopia Tour to Danakil Depression in the remote Afar Triangle. Explore the harsh beauty of Erta Ale volcano, Lake Afdera & Awash National Park
Countries Visited
Ethiopia

6 Day Zanzibar Honeymoon Package

Priced from pps R17580 $948 £756 €881 A$1434 C$1298 NZ$1578 Full pricing info
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Zanzibar Honeymoon - Beach Resort pool
Tour Duration
06 days
From Zanzibar to Zanzibar
This Zanzibar Honeymoon is the ideal, affordable Zanzibar package for honeymooners and newlywed couples wanting a special romantic getaway to Zanzibar Island.
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Stone Town,  
Zanzibar

6 Day Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Tour - South Africa

Priced from pps R25810 $1392 £1110 €1294 A$2105 C$1906 NZ$2317 Full pricing info
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Kruger safari elephants, South Africa
Tour Duration
06 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An affordable South Africa Safari that combines a Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Tour staying at a semi-luxury safari lodge in a private nature reserve in Greater Kruger area.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route

6 Day Private Garden Route Tour - South Africa

Priced from pps R30250 $1631 £1301 €1516 A$2467 C$2233 NZ$2715 Full pricing info
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Sunset on Plettenberg Bay Beach Garden Route
Tour Duration
06 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
A Private South Africa Safari, this affordable Garden Route Tour travels from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay and Klein Karoo (return).
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves

6 Day Tanzania Safari to Mikumi & Nyerere National Park

Priced from pps R37386 $2016 £1608 €1874 A$3049 C$2760 NZ$3356 Full pricing info
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Elephant in Nyerere National Park
Tour Duration
06 days
From Dar Es Salaam to Dar Es Salaam
An affordable 6-Day Tanzania Safari to Mikumi National Park & Nyerere National Park with high quality lodge accommodation.
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Mikumi National Park,  
Nyerere Selous Ecosystem,  
Southern Tanzania Circuit

Private Madagascar Tour Package - Masoala Peninsula Safari

Priced from pps R33299 $1796 £1432 €1669 A$2716 C$2459 NZ$2989 Full pricing info
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Private Madagascar Tour Package
Tour Duration
07 days
From Antananarivo to Antananarivo
A Private Madagascar Tour Package visiting Madagascar lemur, forest, beach and animal highlights in the Masoala Peninsula. A wild Budget Madagascar Safari with lodge accommodation.
Countries Visited
Madagascar
Top Destinations Visited
Antananarivo

7 Day Big Cats, Etosha & Desert Namibia Safari

Priced from pps R36000 $1941 £1548 €1804 A$2936 C$2658 NZ$3232 Full pricing info
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Cheetahs
Tour Duration
07 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
A fully inclusive accommodated Safari to Namibia's Amani Lodge, Ethosha National Park and the desert area of Sesreim. An affordable and exciting 7 Day Big Cats, Etosha & Desert Safari to Namibia's top game park and ancient Namib Desert!
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Etosha National Park,  
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Sossusvlei,  
Swakopmund,  
Windhoek

7 Day Deluxe Tanzania Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R51555 $2780 £2217 €2584 A$4205 C$3806 NZ$4628 Full pricing info
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Serengeti plain
Tour Duration
07 days
From Arusha to Arusha
A Deluxe Tanzania Lodge Safari in Tanzania staying at affordable luxury lodges to explore Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara on a fantastic budget!
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Lake Manyara,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti

Highlights of Namibia Safari (Budget Lodge Tour)

Priced from pps R45000 $2427 £1935 €2255 A$3670 C$3322 NZ$4040 Full pricing info
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Etosha wildlife
Tour Duration
07 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
The 7 day Highlights of Namibia Budget Lodge Safari includes game viewing in Etosha National Park, exploring Swakopmund and visiting the Sesriem Canyon and Sossusvlei areas of the Namib Naukluft Park.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Etosha National Park,  
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Sossusvlei,  
Swakopmund,  
Windhoek

7 Day South Africa, Zimbabwe & Victoria Falls Safari

Priced from pps R41700 $2249 £1793 €2090 A$3401 C$3079 NZ$3743 Full pricing info
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Lioness and cubs
Tour Duration
07 days
From Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
A one-week South Africa, Zimbabwe and Victoria Falls lodge safari to Kruger National Park in South Africa then Matobo Park and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, staying at comfortable lodges.
Countries Visited
South Africa,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park,  
Matobo National Park,  
Panorama Route,  
Pretoria,  
Victoria Falls

Best of Tanzania Lodge Safari to Serengeti & More

Priced from pps R48216 $2600 £2073 €2417 A$3933 C$3560 NZ$4328 Full pricing info
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Tanzania Safari - Serengeti wildebeest
Tour Duration
07 days
From Arusha to Arusha
An affordable Tanzania Lodge Safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire & Lake Manyara. The ideal budget African safari to enjoy the best Tanzania safari highlights.
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Lake Manyara,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti,  
Tarangire National Park

Highlights of Namibia Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R33500 $1806 £1440 €1679 A$2732 C$2473 NZ$3007 Full pricing info
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Lions
Tour Duration
07 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
An all-inclusive Namibia Lodge Safari to Etosha National Park and the Namib Desert. Explore Etosha, Sossusvlei Dunes and Sesreim on this Namibia Budget Safari.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Etosha National Park,  
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Skeleton Coast,  
Sossusvlei,  
Swakopmund,  
Windhoek

7 Day Sabi Sands & Kruger Safari - Tented Camp Safari

Priced from pps R46635 $2515 £2005 €2337 A$3804 C$3443 NZ$4186 Full pricing info
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Sabi Sands & Kruger Safari camp giraffe
Tour Duration
07 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An excellent-value Sabi Sands & Kruger Safari to a unique Tented Safari Camp in Sabie Sands Game Reserve - a great budget Big 5 safari in Kruger and Sabie Sands
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Tanzania Safari to Serengeti & Beyond - Wildlife Lodge Tour

Priced from pps R43395 $2340 £1866 €2175 A$3540 C$3204 NZ$3895 Full pricing info
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Serengeti Safari in Tanzania
Tour Duration
07 days
From Arusha to Arusha
The Tanzania Safari to Serengeti & Beyond is an affordable wildlife lodge safari tour offering the ultimate African safari experience. Explore Serengeti National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara Park & Ngorongoro Crater, staying at comfortable safari lodges.
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Lake Manyara,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti,  
Tarangire National Park

7-Day Northern Malawi Safari (Budget Lodge Tour)

Priced from pps R33937 $1830 £1459 €1701 A$2768 C$2506 NZ$3046 Full pricing info
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Makuzi beach
Tour Duration
07 days
From Lilongwe to Lilongwe
One-week Northern Malawi Safari Tour: budget lodge safari to Luwawa Forest, Livingstonia, Lake Malawi (Chintheche & Makuzi Beach) & Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve
Countries Visited
Malawi
Top Destinations Visited
Lake Malawi,  
Lilongwe

Southern Malawi Safari (Budget Lodge Tour)

Priced from pps R51109 $2756 £2198 €2562 A$4169 C$3774 NZ$4588 Full pricing info
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Lake Malawi sunset
Tour Duration
07 days
From Blantyre to Lilongwe
An affordable one-week Southern Malawi Safari (Budget Lodge Tour) to Majete Wildlife Reserve, Zomba Forest, Cape Maclear (Lake Malawi) and Mua Mission.
Countries Visited
Malawi
Top Destinations Visited
Lake Malawi,  
Lilongwe

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What are Lodge Safaris all about? by

African Budget Safaris understands that not everyone is a camper; with this in mind we bring you an assortment of accommodated Safari options that offer great comfort while still taking your budget into account.

Our goal is to ensure that your accommodation en route is beautifully clean and that it will over deliver on expectations - an oasis of creature comforts set amidst the African bush. 

Safari Lodge Accommodation

The majority of the accommodation on Safari is in 2 - 3 star establishments, although there are safaris that make use of 4 and 5 star establishments.

Lodge Selection Process

Each establishment is chosen through their reputation and service delivery. We make use of several types of accommodation available at each establishment depending on the tour. These include shared dorm style accommodation, single rooms, double/twin room and occasionally triple rooms. For each tour the style of accommodation will be mentioned.

Safari Accommodation Types

Lodge Safaris make use of Hotels, Guesthouses, Bungalows, Tented Camps, Backpackers and even Treehouses! Generally speaking by choosing a Budget Lodge Safari you will get to see Africa in comfort and style at a great price!

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