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African Budget Safaris

African Budget Safaris pricing is from R2795 $154 £121 €141 A$230 C$209 NZ$251 to R200204 $11005 £8685 €10126 A$16469 C$14983 NZ$17970 per person — a total of 398 tours ordered below from shortest to longest trip. You can make your own list of tours & safaris using the tour search 

5 Day Kruger Safari - Backpackers Lodge Tour

Priced from pps R19250 $1058 £835 €974 A$1583 C$1441 NZ$1728 Full pricing info
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Kruger Safari, Big 5 lion cub
Tour Duration
05 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
This Budget Kruger Safari takes you on Big 5 game drives in Balule Game Reserve of Greater Kruger National Park, and Tshukudu Game Reserve & Kruger National Park proper.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route

5 Day South Luangwa Tented Camping Safari

Priced from pps R45699 $2512 £1982 €2311 A$3759 C$3420 NZ$4102 Full pricing info
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Game drive along the river
Tour Duration
05 days
From Livingstone to Livingstone
An excellent value Zambia Tented Camping Safari to South Luangwa National Park. Explore South Luangwa on open 4x4 game drives and seasonal walking safaris, staying in luxury tents at a charming camp just outside the national park.
Countries Visited
Zambia
Top Destinations Visited
Livingstone,  
South Luangwa National Park

5 Day Chobe & Okavango Delta Lodge Tour

Priced from pps R56232 $3091 £2439 €2844 A$4626 C$4208 NZ$5047 Full pricing info
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Delta elephants aerial view
Tour Duration
05 days
From Kasane to Maun
Start with game viewing in Chobe, then fly into the Okavango Delta to experience Moremi Game Reserve. Stay at outstanding affordable lodges and combine bush walks, mokoro trips, game drives and boat cruises in Botswana's top wildlife destinations.
Countries Visited
Botswana
Top Destinations Visited
Chobe National Park,  
Kasane,  
Maun,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Okavango Delta

5 Day Kruger Park Safari to Bush Camp Lodge

Priced from pps R28870 $1587 £1252 €1460 A$2375 C$2161 NZ$2591 Full pricing info
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Kruger Bush Camp sunset, South Africa
Tour Duration
05 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A great value 5 Day Kruger Park Safari to an authentic Bush Camp Lodge in South Africa's safari Mecca of Greater Kruger Park. Stay at an intimate safari lodge and enjoy morning and evening game drives to see the Big Five animals of Africa and more.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

5 Day Kruger Safari to Klaserie Reserve Game Lodge

Priced from pps R28402 $1561 £1232 €1437 A$2336 C$2126 NZ$2549 Full pricing info
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Big 5 Kruger Safari leopard
Tour Duration
05 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
The Budget Kruger Safari to Klaserie Reserve Game Lodge visits a family-friendly, 4-star game lodge in Greater Kruger, exploring the Big 5 African bush.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park

5 Day Greater Kruger Budget Lodge Safari to Thornybush

Priced from pps R40795 $2242 £1770 €2063 A$3356 C$3053 NZ$3662 Full pricing info
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Thornybush tented lodge
Tour Duration
05 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Experience exceptional private wildlife viewing on this 5 day budget lodge safari in the Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa. Highlights include private game drives and optional guided bush walks in Thornybush Private Nature Reserve.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park,  
Thornybush Private Game Reserve

5 Day Addo Park & Amakhala Big 5 Safari

Priced from pps R37220 $2046 £1615 €1883 A$3062 C$2786 NZ$3341 Full pricing info
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Amakhala reserve safari lion
Tour Duration
05 days
From Port Elizabeth to Port Elizabeth
Combine incredible elephant sightings in Addo Elephant National Park with open 4x4 game drives in Amakhala Game Reserve and get the most out of your malaria-free Big Five Safari in South Africa.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park

5 Day Addo Park & Kariega Big 5 Safari

Priced from pps R41048 $2256 £1781 €2076 A$3377 C$3072 NZ$3684 Full pricing info
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Kariega elephant game drive
Tour Duration
05 days
From Port Elizabeth to Port Elizabeth
An affordable malaria-free Big Five Safari in South Africa, exploring the Big Five Addo Elephant Park and Kariega Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape. An exciting budget African safari for the whole family!
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park

5 Day Private Namibia Desert & Swakopmund Safari

Priced from pps R27720 $1524 £1202 €1402 A$2280 C$2075 NZ$2488 Full pricing info
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Namib desert dunes namibia
Tour Duration
05 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
This Private Namibia Desert & Swakopmund Safari combines the ancient Namib Desert with Swakopmund town where sea and adventure activities abound. An affordable guided private safari with comfortable accommodation and 4x4 transport.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Swakopmund

5 Day Tented Botswana Safari

Priced from pps R66765 $3670 £2896 €3377 A$5492 C$4997 NZ$5993 Full pricing info
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Camp Savuti, Botswana Safari lions
Tour Duration
05 days
From Maun to Maun
An affordable Tented Botswana Safari to a Private Game Reserve bordering Moremi & Savuti in Chobe National Park, staying at semi-luxury tented safari camps.
Countries Visited
Botswana
Top Destinations Visited
Chobe National Park,  
Maun,  
Savuti Marsh

5 Day Victoria Falls & Chobe Safari Adventure

Priced from pps R34201 $1880 £1484 €1730 A$2813 C$2560 NZ$3070 Full pricing info
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Victoria Falls
Tour Duration
05 days
From Victoria Falls to Victoria Falls
This fun Victoria Falls Tour & Chobe Safari includes Victoria Falls adventure activities, a Chobe river cruise and game drives at a budget African safari price.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Chobe National Park,  
Victoria Falls

5 Day Zanzibar Vacation - Stone Town & Beach Resort Package

Priced from pps R13535 $744 £587 €685 A$1113 C$1013 NZ$1215 Full pricing info
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Zanzibar vacation
Tour Duration
05 days
From Zanzibar to Zanzibar
This affordable Zanzibar Vacation includes Stone Town, a Zanzibar beach resort holiday, and a spice tour on one cheap holiday to Zanzibar Island.
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Stone Town,  
Zanzibar

5 Day Zanzibar Holiday - Adventure Package

Priced from pps R16482 $906 £715 €834 A$1356 C$1234 NZ$1479 Full pricing info
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Zanzibar holiday, beach resort
Tour Duration
05 days
From Zanzibar to Zanzibar
An affordable Zanzibar Holiday, this adventure package includes a dhow cruise, Mnemba Island snorkelling trip, Muyuni beach, spice tour, Stone Town and more.
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Stone Town,  
Zanzibar

5 Day Panorama Route & Kruger Park Safari - South Africa

Priced from pps R20830 $1145 £904 €1054 A$1713 C$1559 NZ$1870 Full pricing info
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Panorama Route, South Africa Tour
Tour Duration
05 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
The 5 Day Panorama Route & Kruger Park Safari stays at an affordable South Africa safari lodge near Kruger National Park. Enjoy small group Kruger Park Safari game drives in open vehicles with professional guides.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route

5 Day Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Tour - South Africa

Priced from pps R21220 $1166 £921 €1073 A$1746 C$1588 NZ$1905 Full pricing info
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Kruger lion safari, South Africa
Tour Duration
05 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Tour: a budget South Africa Safari to a superb lodge in a private reserve with a full-day Kruger Safari, Panorama Route and Big 5 game reserve.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route

5 Day Private Garden Route Tour & Gondwana Safari

Priced from pps R34100 $1874 £1479 €1725 A$2805 C$2552 NZ$3061 Full pricing info
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Ostriches in Oudtshoorn
Tour Duration
05 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
A Private South Africa Safari, this affordable Garden Route Tour travels from Cape Town to Gondwana Game Reserve, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Tsitsikamma and more.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves

5 Day Kruger National Park Safari - Tented Camping

Priced from pps R16445 $904 £713 €832 A$1353 C$1231 NZ$1476 Full pricing info
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Elephant Herd Drinking in Kruger National Park
Tour Duration
05 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Spend five days inside Kruger National Park, staying at a tented safari camp in Pretoriuskop Rest Camp and embark on open 4x4 safari vehicle game drives with expert guides.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park

5 Day Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Tour

Priced from pps R18040 $992 £783 €912 A$1484 C$1350 NZ$1619 Full pricing info
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Elephant Family in Kruger National Park
Tour Duration
05 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An excellently priced 5-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

5 Day Kruger Camping Safari in South Africa

Priced from pps R12395 $681 £538 €627 A$1020 C$928 NZ$1113 Full pricing info
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Impala Herd Kruger National Park
Tour Duration
05 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A very popular and extremely affordable Kruger Camping Safari in South Africa, this budget Kruger safari offers unbeatable value for money.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route

Cape Town to Garden Route Tour - South Africa Safari

Priced from pps R10400 $572 £451 €526 A$855 C$778 NZ$933 Full pricing info
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Garden Route Tour, Wilderness beach
Tour Duration
06 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
An all inclusive budget Cape Town to Garden Route Tour of South Africa, offering diverse adventure activities. Visit Cango Caves, Storms River, Kysna, Hermanus, Big 5 Addo Elephant Park, Tsitsikamma Forest and more.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves

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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. 

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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Kenya to Cape Town Overland Camping Adventure

Priced from pps R139320 $7658 £6044 €7047 A$11460 C$10427 NZ$12505 Full pricing info
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