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African Budget Safaris

African Budget Safaris pricing is from R2795 $148 £117 €137 A$227 C$200 NZ$247 to R208184 $11005 £8717 €10201 A$16890 C$14896 NZ$18420 per person — a total of 391 tours ordered below from shortest to longest trip. You can make your own list of tours & safaris using the tour search 

Big 5 Cape Town Safari to Aquila Game Reserve - Budget Day Tour

Priced from pps R3190 $169 £134 €156 A$259 C$228 NZ$282 Full pricing info
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Aquila lions, Cape Town Safari
Tour Duration
01 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
The perfect full-day Cape Town Safari to Aquila Game Reserve on a budget. Taste a Big 5 safari near Cape Town in Aquila private game reserve only 2 hours away.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Aquila Game Reserve,  
Cape Town,  
Karoo

Full Day Addo Elephant Park Big 5 Safari

Priced from pps R2916 $154 £122 €143 A$237 C$209 NZ$258 Full pricing info
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Elephant vehicle close up
Tour Duration
01 days
From Port Elizabeth to Port Elizabeth
A guided full-day safari to the Big Five Addo Elephant Park. Enjoy an action-packed day of wildlife viewing with a professional guide in the malaria-free Addo Park, transport and lunch included.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park,  
Port Elizabeth

Full Day Addo Elephant Park Safari in South Africa

Priced from pps R4860 $257 £203 €238 A$394 C$348 NZ$430 Full pricing info
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Addo park elephants
Tour Duration
01 days
From Port Elizabeth to Port Elizabeth
A guided full-day Algoa Bay & Addo Elephant Park Safari in South Africa with a boat trip to see marine life and a Big 5 game drive in Addo National Park.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park,  
Port Elizabeth

Pilanesberg Safari Day Tour in South Africa

Priced from pps R2795 $148 £117 €137 A$227 C$200 NZ$247 Full pricing info
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Pilanesberg White Rhino
Tour Duration
01 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An affordable Pilanesberg Safari Day Tour - the perfect short Big 5 South Africa Safari in Pilanesberg National Park near Johannesburg.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Pilanesberg National Park

2 Day Cape Town Safari - Big 5 Budget Tour

Priced from pps R6405 $339 £268 €314 A$520 C$458 NZ$567 Full pricing info
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Inverdoorn Game Reserve lion
Tour Duration
02 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
This Big 5 Cape Town Safari to Inverdoorn Game Reserve is an excellent-value budget safari including transfers, 4x4 game drives, comfortable lodge stay & meals.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Inverdoorn Game Reserve,  
Karoo

2 Day Big 5 Cape Town Safari to Aquila Game Reserve - Budget Lodge Tour

Priced from pps R4140 $219 £173 €203 A$336 C$296 NZ$366 Full pricing info
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Aquila Game Reserve elephant
Tour Duration
02 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
An outstanding value Big 5 Cape Town Safari to Aquila Private Game Reserve, just two hours from Cape Town. This Budget Cape Town Big Five Safari includes transfers, 4x4 game drives, safari lodge accommodation and meals on safari.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Aquila Game Reserve,  
Cape Town,  
Karoo

2 Day Addo Elephant Park Safari in South Africa

Priced from pps R12500 $661 £523 €612 A$1014 C$894 NZ$1106 Full pricing info
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Addo elephant herd
Tour Duration
02 days
From Port Elizabeth to Port Elizabeth
An affordable, malaria-free South African Safari in the Big Five Addo Elephant Park of the Eastern Cape. Take exciting game drives in a safari vehicle with a professional guide to see a variety of African animals, especially elephants.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park,  
Port Elizabeth

2 Day Cape Town Safari to Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Priced from pps R8100 $428 £339 €397 A$657 C$580 NZ$717 Full pricing info
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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, Dwyka Lodge
Tour Duration
02 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
Experience the best Cape Town Safari in Big 5 Sanbona Wildlife Reserve in just 2 days! Enjoy 4x4 game drives, luxury lodges, and expert guides at an unbeatable price on this safari near Cape Town, South Africa!
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Karoo,  
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

2 Day Pilanesberg Safari in South Africa - Ivory Tree Game Lodge

Priced from pps R7995 $423 £335 €392 A$649 C$572 NZ$707 Full pricing info
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Hippo at Pilanesberg National Park
Tour Duration
02 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An affordable short Pilanesberg Safari in South Africa's Big 5 Pilanesberg National Park, staying at the luxurious, family-friendly Ivory Tree Lodge.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Pilanesberg National Park

2 Day Pilanesberg Safari in South Africa - Shepherds Tree Game Lodge

Priced from pps R8395 $444 £352 €411 A$681 C$601 NZ$743 Full pricing info
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Pilanesberg cheetahs
Tour Duration
02 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An affordable short Big 5 Pilanesberg Safari in South Africa's Pilanesberg National Park, staying at the luxurious, five star, family-friendly Shepherds Tree Game Lodge.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Pilanesberg National Park

2 Day Pilanesberg Safari to Bakubung Bush Lodge

Priced from pps R6800 $359 £285 €333 A$552 C$487 NZ$602 Full pricing info
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Pilanesberg lion
Tour Duration
02 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Big 5 Pilanesberg Safari in South Africa's Pilanesberg National Park, staying at the luxurious, family-friendly Bakubung Bush Lodge.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Pilanesberg National Park

2 Day Pilanesberg Safari to Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge

Priced from pps R6800 $359 £285 €333 A$552 C$487 NZ$602 Full pricing info
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Zebra at Lodge Waterhole
Tour Duration
02 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Big 5 Pilanesberg Safari in South Africa's Pilanesberg National Park, staying at the luxurious, family-friendly Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge. (2 Days)
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Pilanesberg National Park

3 Day Kruger Park Exclusive Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R26050 $1377 £1091 €1276 A$2113 C$1864 NZ$2305 Full pricing info
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Kruger elephants
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An affordable 4-star Lodge Safari to South Africa's Kruger National Park including the scenic Panoramic Route, a night game drive, and Kruger Safari drives.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

3 Day Sossusvlei Dunes Lodge Safari from Swakopmund

Priced from pps R13500 $714 £565 €661 A$1095 C$966 NZ$1195 Full pricing info
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Aerial shot of Sossusvlei dunes
Tour Duration
03 days
From Swakopmund to Windhoek
A short break to the famous Sossusvlei Dunes area of Namibia to experience the wide open spaces of the Namib desert and dunes in this beautiful African country. An excellent value for money Budget Safari to Namibia.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Sossusvlei,  
Swakopmund,  
Windhoek

Budget Etosha National Park Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R13500 $714 £565 €661 A$1095 C$966 NZ$1195 Full pricing info
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Etosha elephants
Tour Duration
03 days
From Windhoek to Swakopmund
An all-inclusive Budget Lodge Safari to Namibia's Etosha National Park - a gem for nature and wildlife enthusiasts, and Skeleton Coast. This affordable Etosha Lodge Safari is ideal as a short wildlife getaway!
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Damaraland Kunene Region,  
Etosha National Park,  
Swakopmund,  
Windhoek

3 Day Kruger Safari - Lodge & Treehouse Tour

Priced from pps R12900 $682 £540 €632 A$1047 C$923 NZ$1141 Full pricing info
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Kruger Safari, rhino
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A great Kruger Safari staying in lodge and treehouse accommodation. Experience the untamed bush and wildlife on this budget African safari to Kruger.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route

Namibia Desert Safari (Budget Lodge Tour)

Priced from pps R15750 $833 £659 €772 A$1278 C$1127 NZ$1394 Full pricing info
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Dunes
Tour Duration
03 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
The 3-day Namibia Desert Budget Lodge Safari travels to the Namib-Naukluft Park, to the famous Sossusvlei Dunes, Dune 45 and Sesriem Canyon offering guest farm accommodation on an affordable desert adventure in Namibia.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Sossusvlei,  
Windhoek

Etosha Budget Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R20250 $1070 £848 €992 A$1643 C$1449 NZ$1792 Full pricing info
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Etosha cheetah
Tour Duration
03 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
This 3-day Etosha Budget Lodge Safari takes you into Etosha National Park on an affordable wildlife safari offering comfortable accommodation and game viewing drives. Visit Etosha Pan and watch game at the camp's waterholes.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Etosha National Park,  
Windhoek

3 Day Kruger National Park Safari Package (Bungalow Tour)

Priced from pps R12600 $666 £528 €617 A$1022 C$902 NZ$1115 Full pricing info
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Kruger National Park Safari elephant
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
The 3-day Kruger National Park Safari Package offers excellent value. This budget Kruger Safari stays in en-suite bungalows inside Kruger National Park and includes game drives in open safari vehicles.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

3 Day Northern Sabi Sands Safari in South Africa

Priced from pps R16915 $894 £708 €829 A$1372 C$1210 NZ$1497 Full pricing info
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Leopards in Sabi Sands
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A rare budget Sabi Sands Safari in South Africa staying inside Sabi Sands Game Reserve at the private Sabi Sands lodge of your choice for superb game viewing.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve

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What are African Budget Safaris? by

African Budget Safaris are the best value-for-money African safari tours. Our budget safari packages provide an affordable way to explore Africa, without compromising quality.

As budget travellers with decades of experience travelling, living and working in Africa, we have cherry-picked the best budget safaris across Africa. These budget safaris are conducted by well-established and respected tour companies that provide excellent-value safaris people love.

In short, we draw on our extensive network of established relationships with reputable tour companies throughout Africa to secure the best travel deals for our clients. 

Always affordable African safaris, never nasty

Although budget African safaris are cheap, they don't feel that way.

Our clients visit Africa's best destinations and experience the continent's most unforgettable highlights, just like travellers on more expensive packages. The difference is, our customers get more bang for their buck.

Our long, ever-growing list of 5-star Trustpilot safari reviews is a testament to this.

African Budget Safaris

African Budget Safaris are affordable tours with our safari partners who focus on excellent value. These budget safaris offer good quality accommodation, transport and facilities that maintain the highest standard of service, cleanliness and reliability. 

Accommodation is selected for its excellence, and unique or scenic location. Most of the accommodation on budget safaris is mid-range to semi-luxury, but sometimes simple accommodation is used. Even when the accommodation is basic it is clean, comfortable and safe. The cheaper safaris are no-frills, but the most important elements are always in place. 

Expect friendly service from trustworthy staff; experienced and qualified guides; and reliable transport appropriate for the journey ahead. The norm is good food, cool drinks and snacks on game drives, WiFi access wherever possible, and quality camping gear when you camp.

Choosing your affordable African safari tour

We have categorised each of our affordable African safari tours into one of the following 5 categories: Camping, Lodge, Small Group, Private Camping and Senior Safaris. Regardless of your preferences, we will match you with the perfect African Budget Safari or tailor-make a custom African safari that is ideal for you.

Budget Camping Safaris

On Budget Camping Safaris, you can expect to spend your nights in two-man dome tents that are spacious and well-ventilated, ensuring maximum comfort.

Camping Safaris generally require an active participation element from you. This can be from putting up your own tent to helping with meal preparation on a roster basis.

Budget Camping Safaris are ideal for those who want to play an active role in running their African Safari. It is, however, important to note that your level of participation is generally restricted to the campsite area.

Budget Lodge Safaris

Our Lodge Safaris are generally conducted in accommodation facilities that are in the 2 to 3-star bracket. The lodge accommodation includes dorm, single, double/twin and occasionally triple rooms.

The Budget Lodge Safaris offered by African Budget Safaris stay at diverse accommodation establishments, from hotels, guesthouses, and cabins to backpackers and chalets.

Small Group Safaris - Exclusive Camping Tours

Our exclusive Small Group Safaris are chosen because they fulfil certain criteria that make them stand above the rest. This type of camping safari generally entails travelling in a small group to ensure more one-on-one interaction with your tour guide.

Small Group Safaris require little to no participation from the traveller. Although they are mostly classed as camping safaris, they often include some nights of lodge accommodation.

On these small group safaris a larger portion of activities is generally included in the tour price; and transport is typically in smaller four-wheel drive vehicles.

Private Camping Safaris

Private Camping Safaris often use camping sites not open to the public, ensuring privacy. It is often the case that your nights' accommodation for the duration of your African Safari will consist of a combination of lodge and camping to give you a nice mix of sleeping under the stars and the home comforts of a lodge stay.

African Safaris for Seniors

The Senior Safari is designed for a slightly more mature traveller. Safaris for Seniors are put together for clients over 40, to create a like-minded group of more refined fellow travellers. The aim is to put more mature travellers together so they are more likely to have shared interests.

Senior tours generally offer extra comfort. The accommodation and vehicles are more comfortable, and the travel distances between safari destinations are shorter. 

Curated Selection of African Budget Safaris

We carefully screen every one of our affordable African Safari Tours, making 100% sure that the trip delivers more than it promises.

We love our jobs because our goal at African Budget Safaris is simple: for you, the traveller, to have an awesome experience in Africa, at a price that won't break the bank.

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12 Day Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta & Chobe Safari

Priced from pps R69300 $3663 £2902 €3396 A$5622 C$4959 NZ$6132 Full pricing info
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