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African Budget Safaris

African Budget Safaris pricing is from R2795 $150 £120 €140 A$229 C$206 NZ$253 to R205331 $11005 £8793 €10283 A$16854 C$15100 NZ$18559 per person — a total of 393 tours ordered below from shortest to longest trip. You can make your own list of tours & safaris using the tour search 

Malawi & Zambia Safari: Luangwa Valley & Dzalanyama Forest

Priced from pps R66497 $3564 £2848 €3330 A$5458 C$4890 NZ$6010 Full pricing info
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Lion in South Luangwa, Zambia Safari
Tour Duration
06 days
From Lilongwe to Lilongwe
A fantastic 6-day Malawi & Zambia Safari from Lilongwe, Malawi, to Dzalanyama Forest Reserve in Malawi and wildlife-rich South Luangwa Valley in Zambia.
Countries Visited
Malawi,  
Zambia
Top Destinations Visited
Lilongwe,  
South Luangwa National Park

Lake Malawi & Zambia Safari in South Luangwa Valley

Priced from pps R71031 $3807 £3042 €3557 A$5830 C$5224 NZ$6420 Full pricing info
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Luangwa giraffes
Tour Duration
06 days
From Lilongwe to Lilongwe
A great 6-Day Malawi & Zambia Safari to Zambia's South Luangwa National Park in Luangwa Valley and a scenic island on Lake Malawi.
Countries Visited
Malawi,  
Zambia
Top Destinations Visited
Lake Malawi,  
Lilongwe,  
South Luangwa National Park

6 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari

Priced from pps R55638 $2982 £2383 €2786 A$4567 C$4092 NZ$5029 Full pricing info
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Gorilla family
Tour Duration
06 days
From Kampala to Kampala
An affordable Uganda Safari - chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, Uganda gorilla trekking in Bwindi, a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park and rhino tracking
Countries Visited
Uganda
Top Destinations Visited
Bwindi National Park,  
Kampala,  
Queen Elizabeth National Park

6 Day Kruger Safari - Private River Lodge Tour

Priced from pps R31343 $1680 £1342 €1570 A$2573 C$2305 NZ$2833 Full pricing info
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Private River Lodge pool
Tour Duration
06 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Comfortable Budget Kruger Safari to a Private River Lodge in Greater Kruger Park. Explores Kruger National Park, a private Big 5 game reserve & nature reserve.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

6 Day Namibia Dunes & Wildlife Safari

Priced from pps R30500 $1635 £1306 €1527 A$2504 C$2243 NZ$2757 Full pricing info
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Waterhole in Etosha
Tour Duration
06 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
A Budget Namibia Lodge Safari to Namibia's Dunes & Wildlife. This affordable Namibia Desert & Wildlife Safari visits Etosha Park and the Namib Desert's Sossusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon. An amazing scenic and wildlife safari to Namibia!
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Etosha National Park,  
Namib Desert,  
Sossusvlei,  
Swakopmund,  
Windhoek

6 Day Kruger & Sabi Sands Safari - Tented Camp Safari

Priced from pps R39125 $2097 £1676 €1959 A$3211 C$2877 NZ$3536 Full pricing info
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Sabi Sands Safari - leopard
Tour Duration
06 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An affordable Kruger & Sabi Sands Safari staying at a semi-luxury Tented Safari Camp in Sabie Sands Game Reserve, South Africa. Enjoy Big 5 game drives in Kruger Park & Sabi Sands Game Reserve, and a guided bush walk.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve

6 Day Tanzania Private Safari (Camping & Lodge)

Priced from pps R121762 $6526 £5215 €6098 A$9995 C$8954 NZ$11006 Full pricing info
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Ngorongoro lion sleeping
Tour Duration
06 days
From Arusha to Arusha
An affordable Tanzania Private Safari to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Stay at private safari camps on an exclusive small group Tanzania Safari (camping and lodge tour).
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Lake Manyara,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti,  
Tarangire National Park

African Safari to Botswana & Zimbabwe Lodges

Priced from pps R56254 $3015 £2409 €2817 A$4617 C$4137 NZ$5085 Full pricing info
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Budget African Safari Lodges
Tour Duration
06 days
From Victoria Falls to Victoria Falls
This Budget African Safari to Botswana & Zimbabwe lodges, visits Victoria Falls, the Chobe Region of Botswana & Hwange Park, Zimbabwe. An authentic African lodge safari for superb game viewing in elephant safari hotspots.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Chobe National Park,  
Hwange National Park,  
Victoria Falls

6 Day Kruger Safari - Treehouse & Private Game Lodge

Priced from pps R19200 $1029 £822 €962 A$1576 C$1412 NZ$1735 Full pricing info
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Kruger Safari eagle
Tour Duration
06 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A unique budget Kruger Safari with Treehouse & Private Game Lodge stays. A special Big 5 African Safari to Kruger Park & Greater Kruger Private Game Reserves.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route

6 Day Kruger & Private Game Reserves Safari (Camping)

Priced from pps R15450 $828 £662 €774 A$1268 C$1136 NZ$1396 Full pricing info
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Kruger Safari rhinos
Tour Duration
06 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An excellent budget Kruger Safari to Kruger National Park & Private Reserves of Greater Kruger in South Africa. A quality Kruger camping safari.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route

6 Day Explore Southern Namibia Safari

Priced from pps R23300 $1249 £998 €1167 A$1913 C$1713 NZ$2106 Full pricing info
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Southern Namibia Safari
Tour Duration
06 days
From Swakopmund to Windhoek
Explore Southern Namibia on this budget camping safari from Swakopmund to Windhoek. This Namibia Safari visits Sossusvlei Dunes in the Namib Desert, the Fish River Canyon, Kolmanskop and more.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Fish River Canyon,  
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Sossusvlei,  
Swakopmund,  
Windhoek

6 Day Kruger Park & Private Game Reserves Safari (Lodge)

Priced from pps R28600 $1533 £1225 €1432 A$2348 C$2103 NZ$2585 Full pricing info
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Leopard on Kruger Safari
Tour Duration
06 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
More than a budget Kruger Safari, this diverse Kruger & Private Game Reserves Safari explores Kruger & Private Reserves, staying at private game lodges.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route

Greater Kruger National Park Tented Camp Safari

Priced from pps R27338 $1465 £1171 €1369 A$2244 C$2010 NZ$2471 Full pricing info
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Walking safari
Tour Duration
06 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Experience world-class game viewing in Greater Kruger National Park taking open 4x4 game drives and guided bush walks, whilst staying at an authentic tented camp in the Big Five Timbavati Game Reserve.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

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

Priced from pps R44126 $2365 £1890 €2210 A$3622 C$3245 NZ$3988 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 R48305 $2589 £2069 €2419 A$3965 C$3552 NZ$4366 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 Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari

Priced from pps R90062 $4827 £3857 €4510 A$7393 C$6623 NZ$8140 Full pricing info
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Uganda gorilla
Tour Duration
06 days
From Kampala to Kigali
This Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari takes you to the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest and Volcanoes National Park, as well as tracking golden monkeys.
Countries Visited
Rwanda,  
Uganda
Top Destinations Visited
Bwindi National Park,  
Kampala,  
Kigali,  
Volcanoes National Park

Rwanda Gorillas, Wildlife & Cultural Tour

Priced from pps R76945 $4124 £3295 €3853 A$6316 C$5659 NZ$6955 Full pricing info
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Rwanda gorillas
Tour Duration
06 days
From Kigali to Kigali
Trek endangered mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park of Rwanda, after game viewing in Akagera National Park and taking a boat ride on Lake Ihema, then visit Ibyiwacu cultural village and Lake Kivu.
Countries Visited
Rwanda
Top Destinations Visited
Kigali,  
Volcanoes National Park

6 Day Moremi & Okavango Delta Tented Safari

Priced from pps R54854 $2940 £2349 €2747 A$4503 C$4034 NZ$4958 Full pricing info
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Mekoros in delta
Tour Duration
06 days
From Maun to Maun
Stay in spacious walk-in tents with comfortable beds at private camps in the Okavango Delta, exploring Moremi and the Khwai River Area on game drives and a mokoro trip. Enjoy excellent, personalized service on this all-inclusive, exclusive tented safari.
Countries Visited
Botswana
Top Destinations Visited
Khwai River Area,  
Maun,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Okavango Delta

6 Day South Africa Safari - Garden Route Small Group Tour

Priced from pps R24500 $1313 £1049 €1227 A$2011 C$1802 NZ$2214 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 $1117 £893 €1044 A$1711 C$1533 NZ$1885 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

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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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Kenya to Cape Town Overland Camping Adventure

Priced from pps R139320 $7467 £5966 €6977 A$11436 C$10246 NZ$12593 Full pricing info
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