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African Budget Safaris

African Budget Safaris pricing is from R2795 $150 £120 €140 A$230 C$206 NZ$253 to R204586 $11005 £8779 €10268 A$16853 C$15111 NZ$18549 per person — a total of 392 tours ordered below from shortest to longest trip. You can make your own list of tours & safaris using the tour search 

7 Day Big Cats, Etosha & Desert Namibia Safari

Priced from pps R31000 $1668 £1330 €1556 A$2554 C$2290 NZ$2811 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 Southern Namibia & Sossusvlei Camping Safari

Priced from pps R23100 $1243 £991 €1159 A$1903 C$1706 NZ$2094 Full pricing info
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Namib Desert Tour
Tour Duration
07 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
A fantastic voyage through the Namib Desert and Southern Namibia exploring Sossusvlei Dunes and arid desert landscapes, coastal Namibia and the Fish River Canyon on an unforgettable camping safari.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Fish River Canyon,  
Namib Desert,  
Sossusvlei,  
Swakopmund,  
Windhoek

7 Day Deluxe Tanzania Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R51681 $2780 £2218 €2594 A$4257 C$3817 NZ$4686 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 $2421 £1931 €2258 A$3707 C$3324 NZ$4080 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 $2243 £1789 €2093 A$3435 C$3080 NZ$3781 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

Kalahari Desert Botswana Safari (Camping)

Priced from pps R29090 $1565 £1248 €1460 A$2396 C$2149 NZ$2637 Full pricing info
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Kalahari meerkat and pup
Tour Duration
07 days
From Maun to Maun
On this budget Kalahari Desert Botswana Safari camping in the remote Central Kalahari Game Reserve area, walk with Kalahari Bushmen and explore on game drives.
Countries Visited
Botswana
Top Destinations Visited
Central Kalahari Game Reserve,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Maun

Botswana Safari Camping in Okavango Delta & Chobe

Priced from pps R49822 $2680 £2138 €2500 A$4104 C$3680 NZ$4517 Full pricing info
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Chobe elephants
Tour Duration
07 days
From Maun to Kasane
This mobile Botswana Safari Camping in Okavango Delta & Chobe Safari Camps explores Moremi, Khwai and Chobe National Park by 4x4 safari vehicle, boat and mokoro.
Countries Visited
Botswana
Top Destinations Visited
Chobe National Park,  
Khwai River Area,  
Maun,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Okavango Delta,  
Savuti Marsh

Tanzania Wildlife Safari - Camping Tour

Priced from pps R40899 $2200 £1755 €2053 A$3369 C$3021 NZ$3708 Full pricing info
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Tanzania elephant and lions
Tour Duration
07 days
From Arusha to Arusha
The Tanzania Wildlife Safari is one of the best affordable Tanzania camping safari tours to Serengeti Park & Ngorongoro Crater teeming with wildlife, Africa's Big 5 included.
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti,  
Tarangire National Park

Best of Tanzania Lodge Safari to Serengeti & More

Priced from pps R48335 $2600 £2074 €2426 A$3982 C$3570 NZ$4382 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 R28000 $1506 £1202 €1405 A$2306 C$2068 NZ$2539 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 $2509 £2001 €2341 A$3842 C$3445 NZ$4228 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 R43501 $2340 £1867 €2183 A$3583 C$3213 NZ$3944 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 R34020 $1830 £1460 €1707 A$2802 C$2513 NZ$3084 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 R51235 $2756 £2199 €2571 A$4220 C$3784 NZ$4645 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

Uganda Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R59712 $3212 £2562 €2997 A$4919 C$4410 NZ$5414 Full pricing info
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Uganda gorilla
Tour Duration
07 days
From Kampala to Kampala
A one-week budget lodge safari, the Uganda Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Wildlife Safari includes Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest, Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Park & a boat cruise & game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Countries Visited
Uganda
Top Destinations Visited
Bwindi National Park,  
Kampala,  
Queen Elizabeth National Park

7 Day Private Tanzania Safari - Lodge & Camping Tour

Priced from pps R122919 $6612 £5275 €6169 A$10125 C$9079 NZ$11144 Full pricing info
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Tanzania-experience animals 25 longer
Tour Duration
07 days
From Arusha to Arusha
A Private Tanzania Safari to Serengeti Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire & Lake Manyara. Travel in a small group, staying at private safari camps and lodges.
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Lake Manyara,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti,  
Tarangire National Park

7 Day Ethiopia Tour of Historical Sites & Simien Mountains

Priced from pps R52759 $2838 £2264 €2648 A$4346 C$3897 NZ$4783 Full pricing info
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Castle of Gondar
Tour Duration
07 days
From Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa
This Historical Ethiopia Tour flies from Addis Ababa (return) to Northern Ethiopia exploring ancient sites (Lake Tana, Gondar, Lalibela) & the Simien Mountains
Countries Visited
Ethiopia

7 Day Victoria Falls to Chobe & Okavango Delta Safari

Priced from pps R41700 $2243 £1789 €2093 A$3435 C$3080 NZ$3781 Full pricing info
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Okavango scenic flight, Botswana
Tour Duration
07 days
From Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
This one-week budget lodge safari, starting at Victoria Falls, explores Botswana's top safari destinations - Chobe National Park, the Okavango Delta and Khama Rhino Sanctuary. A game viewing, mokoro canoeing, walking and wilderness experience of a lifetime.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
South Africa,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Chobe National Park,  
Khama Rhino Sanctuary,  
Maun,  
Okavango Delta,  
Pretoria,  
Victoria Falls

7 Day Northern Namibia & Skeleton Coast Camping Safari

Priced from pps R23100 $1243 £991 €1159 A$1903 C$1706 NZ$2094 Full pricing info
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Okonjima game drive leopards
Tour Duration
07 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
Discover Northern Namibia Safari highlights: Africa's Big Cats, Etosha wildlife, traditional Himba African Tribe, Damaraland, rugged Skeleton Coast, Cape Cross and Swakopmund adventures, on this affordable Namibia camping safari.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Damaraland Kunene Region,  
Etosha National Park,  
Skeleton Coast,  
Swakopmund,  
Windhoek

Budget Okavango Delta & Savuti Safari in Botswana

Priced from pps R79845 $4295 £3426 €4007 A$6577 C$5898 NZ$7239 Full pricing info
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Delta flight
Tour Duration
07 days
From Maun to Maun
An adventure-filled safari in Botswana this Okavango Delta & Savuti Safari includes scenic flights, game drives, bush walks, mokoro trips and budget lodge stays
Countries Visited
Botswana
Top Destinations Visited
Chobe National Park,  
Maun,  
Okavango Delta,  
Savuti Marsh

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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 $7494 £5978 €6992 A$11476 C$10290 NZ$12631 Full pricing info
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