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African Budget Safaris

African Budget Safaris pricing is from R2795 $153 £121 €141 A$228 C$208 NZ$250 to R200949 $11005 £8673 €10107 A$16426 C$14965 NZ$17956 per person — a total of 397 tours ordered below from shortest to longest trip. You can make your own list of tours & safaris using the tour search 

4 Day Private Tanzania Safari to Mikumi & Udzungwas

Priced from pps R22277 $1220 £961 €1120 A$1821 C$1659 NZ$1991 Full pricing info
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Mikumi lions
Tour Duration
04 days
From Dar Es Salaam to Dar Es Salaam
A budget-friendly, private Tanzania Safari to the uncrowded Southern Game Parks of Mikumi and Udzungwa Mountains. See Africa's wildlife, birds and wild habitats on game drives and forest walks with this budget lodge safari.
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Dar Es Salaam,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Southern Tanzania Circuit

4 Day Swakopmund & Namibia Desert Private Safari

Priced from pps R23280 $1275 £1005 €1171 A$1903 C$1734 NZ$2080 Full pricing info
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Deadvlei namibia safari
Tour Duration
04 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
A short Private Namibia Safari to Swakopmund and the Namib Desert. Start and end in Windhoek, exploring seaside Swakopmund, Sossusvlei and Namibia's Desert.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Swakopmund

4 Day Private Namibia Safari to Swakopmund & Etosha

Priced from pps R25320 $1387 £1093 €1274 A$2070 C$1886 NZ$2262 Full pricing info
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Etosha lions namibia safari
Tour Duration
04 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
A short Private Namibia Safari to Etosha and Swakopmund, the best safari and adventure destinations in Namibia. Travel in a 4x4 with a trained guide and stay in comfortable accommodation on this private tour at a great price.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Damaraland Kunene Region,  
Etosha National Park,  
Swakopmund

4 Day Zanzibar Beach Resort Package

Priced from pps R10627 $582 £459 €535 A$869 C$791 NZ$950 Full pricing info
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Art on beach, Zanzibar holiday
Tour Duration
04 days
From Zanzibar to Zanzibar
One of the most affordable Zanzibar vacation packages, this short Zanzibar Beach Resort Package is a perfect quick beach holiday on Zanzibar Island.
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Zanzibar

4 Day Zanzibar Vacation - Beach, Stone Town & Spice Tour

Priced from pps R11942 $654 £515 €601 A$976 C$889 NZ$1067 Full pricing info
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Zanzibar beach holiday
Tour Duration
04 days
From Zanzibar to Zanzibar
A super cheap Zanzibar vacation. This short Zanzibar beach, Stone Town and spice tour combines culture, island spices and a tropical Zanzibar beach resort.
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Stone Town,  
Zanzibar

4 Day Best of Panorama Route & Kruger Park Safari (South Africa)

Priced from pps R17000 $931 £734 €855 A$1390 C$1266 NZ$1519 Full pricing info
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Kruger Park Safari lions
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
The 4 Day Best of Panorama Route & Kruger Park Safari is a comfortable yet cheap South Africa Lodge Safari tour with expert safari guides, travelling in a small group.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route

4 Day Kruger Safari in South Africa (Budget Lodge Tour)

Priced from pps R16780 $919 £724 €844 A$1372 C$1250 NZ$1499 Full pricing info
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Greater Kruger safari lodge
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
This budget Kruger Safari in South Africa spends 3 nights at a comfortable lodge in a private nature reserve with a full-day Kruger National Park Safari and explore a Big 5 game reserve in Greater Kruger.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park

4 Day Cape Town Safari to Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Priced from pps R24300 $1331 £1049 €1222 A$1986 C$1810 NZ$2171 Full pricing info
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Cheetah in Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Tour Duration
04 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
An affordable 4 Day Cape Town Safari to Sanbona Wildlife Reserve near Cape Town in South Africa staying at luxury Sanbona safari lodges.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Karoo,  
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

4 Day Pilanesberg Safari to Bakubung Bush Lodge

Priced from pps R15250 $835 £658 €767 A$1247 C$1136 NZ$1363 Full pricing info
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Bakubung bush lodge game drive elephants
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An excellent-value 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

4 Day Kruger National Park Safari - Tented Camping

Priced from pps R13350 $731 £576 €671 A$1091 C$994 NZ$1193 Full pricing info
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Lone Buffalo Bull In Kruger National Park
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An affordable Kruger National Park Safari, staying at a tented safari camp in Pretoriuskop Rest Camp. Explore Kruger on open safari vehicle game drives with expert guides.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park

4 Day Pilanesberg Safari to Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge

Priced from pps R15250 $835 £658 €767 A$1247 C$1136 NZ$1363 Full pricing info
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Hippo getting out of water at Pilanesberg National Park
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An affordable Big 5 Pilanesberg Safari in South Africa's Pilanesberg National Park, staying at the luxurious, family-friendly Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Pilanesberg National Park

4 Day Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Tour

Priced from pps R14900 $816 £643 €749 A$1218 C$1110 NZ$1331 Full pricing info
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Leopard in Kruger National Park
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An excellently priced 4-day Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Tour staying at a small tented camp in Pretoriuskop Rest Camp within South Africa's Kruger National Park.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route

4 Day Fly-in Uganda Safari: Bwindi gorilla trekking

Priced from pps R50671 $2775 £2187 €2549 A$4142 C$3773 NZ$4528 Full pricing info
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Bwindi National Park Gorilla
Tour Duration
04 days
From Entebbe to Entebbe
This all-inclusive 4-day Uganda Safari includes Bwindi gorilla trekking and community cultural experiences, flying to Bwindi National Park.
Countries Visited
Uganda
Top Destinations Visited
Bwindi National Park

4 Day Kruger Camping Safari in South Africa

Priced from pps R9795 $536 £423 €493 A$801 C$729 NZ$875 Full pricing info
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White Rhino in Kruger National Park
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A very popular and affordable Kruger Camping Safari in South Africa, this budget Kruger safari offers luxury camping and unbeatable value for money.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park

5 Day Kruger Safari: Treehouse & Private Game Reserves

Priced from pps R17200 $942 £742 €865 A$1406 C$1281 NZ$1537 Full pricing info
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Kruger Safari - buffaloes
Tour Duration
05 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An amazing Kruger Safari with Kruger treehouse & private safari lodge accommodation. Explore Big 5 Kruger Park & Private Game Reserves on game drives & walks.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route

Budget Namibia Desert Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R24375 $1335 £1052 €1226 A$1992 C$1815 NZ$2178 Full pricing info
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Dune run
Tour Duration
05 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
The 5-day Budget Lodge Namibia Desert Safari to the Namib Naukluft Park, including the Sossusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon, as well as Swakopmund for optional adventure activities and sightseeing. An affordable accommodated safari in Namibia.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Sossusvlei,  
Swakopmund,  
Windhoek

5 Day Affordable Etosha Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R33438 $1831 £1443 €1682 A$2733 C$2490 NZ$2988 Full pricing info
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Etosha wildlife
Tour Duration
05 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
This 5 Day Affordable Etosha Lodge Safari spends three accommodated nights in Etosha National Park, game viewing on 4x4 safari drives and at camp waterholes at night. Includes an overnight at Waterberg Plateau and visit to Hoba Meteorite.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Etosha National Park,  
Waterberg National Park,  
Windhoek

5 Day Kruger National Park Safari (Bungalow Tour)

Priced from pps R19900 $1090 £859 €1001 A$1627 C$1482 NZ$1778 Full pricing info
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Kruger National Park Safari lions
Tour Duration
05 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A exhilarating 5-day Kruger National Park Safari staying inside Kruger Park in en-suite bungalows with air-conditioning. Explore the Big 5 Kruger Park on thrilling 4x4 game drives in open safari vehicles.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

5 Day Northern Sabi Sands Safari in South Africa

Priced from pps R28605 $1567 £1235 €1439 A$2338 C$2130 NZ$2556 Full pricing info
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Safari vehicle
Tour Duration
05 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A great budget Sabi Sands Safari to private Sabi Sands lodges inside the Big 5 Sabi Sands Game Reserve in South Africa with guided 4x4 game drives and walks.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve

5 Day Kruger Safari to Private River Lodge

Priced from pps R25397 $1391 £1096 €1277 A$2076 C$1891 NZ$2269 Full pricing info
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Kruger Private Game Reserve - leopard
Tour Duration
05 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
This 5-day Kruger Safari to a comfortable private river lodge includes a full-day 4x4 Kruger Safari, game drives in a Big 5 private game reserve of Greater Kruger Park and more.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

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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. 

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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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Kenya to Cape Town Overland Camping Adventure

Priced from pps R139320 $7630 £6013 €7007 A$11388 C$10375 NZ$12449 Full pricing info
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