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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 

3 Day Kruger Park Safari - Private River Lodge Tour

Priced from pps R13290 $703 £556 €651 A$1078 C$951 NZ$1176 Full pricing info
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Private River Lodge, Kruger Safari
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An excellent Budget Kruger Safari Tour to a Private River Lodge in the Greater Kruger Park area. Explore Kruger National Park & a Private Game Reserve in Greater Kruger on Big 5 game drives.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

3 Day Kruger Park Lodge Safari to Timbavati

Priced from pps R19900 $1052 £833 €975 A$1614 C$1424 NZ$1761 Full pricing info
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Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
This budget Kruger Park Lodge Safari offers a rewarding African bush experience at an exclusive yet affordable safari lodge in the Big Five Timbavati Private Game Reserve sharing unfenced borders with Kruger National Park.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

3 Day Kruger & Sabi Sands Safari - Tented Camping

Priced from pps R16945 $896 £709 €830 A$1375 C$1212 NZ$1499 Full pricing info
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Kruger & Sabi Sands Safari lion
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Our Kruger & Sabi Sands Safari stays at a semi-luxury Tented Safari Camp in Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Includes open 4x4 game drives in Sabi Sands & Kruger Park.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve

3 Day Kruger Safari & Private Reserves Camping Tour

Priced from pps R9445 $499 £395 €463 A$766 C$676 NZ$836 Full pricing info
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Kruger giraffes
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Our budget-friendly Kruger Safari & Private Reserves Camping Tour in South Africa explores Kruger National Park and camps at private game reserves in Greater Kruger.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route

3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

Priced from pps R32065 $1695 £1343 €1571 A$2601 C$2294 NZ$2837 Full pricing info
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Silverback
Tour Duration
03 days
From Kampala to Kampala
An affordable Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. See rare African Mountain Gorillas in the wild and stay in comfortable lodges.
Countries Visited
Uganda
Top Destinations Visited
Bwindi National Park,  
Kampala,  
Queen Elizabeth National Park

3 Day Sabi Sands Safari - Tented Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R15175 $802 £635 €744 A$1231 C$1086 NZ$1343 Full pricing info
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Sabi Sands Safari elephant
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
This budget Sabi Sands Safari stays at a private game lodge inside Sabi Sands Game Reserve in Greater Kruger, South Africa. Explore Sabi Sands, famous for close wildlife encounters and superb leopard sightings on open 4x4 game drives over 3 days.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park,  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve

3 Day Kruger Park Safari to Private Tree Camp

Priced from pps R15170 $802 £635 €743 A$1231 C$1085 NZ$1342 Full pricing info
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Kruger Park Safari lion cubs
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A unique Kruger Park Safari to a private tree camp in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve of Greater Kruger Park. Experience an affordable eco safari in South Africa and get up close to African wildlife.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

3 Day Greater Kruger Safari to Balule Big 5 Private Game Reserve

Priced from pps R13600 $719 £569 €666 A$1103 C$973 NZ$1203 Full pricing info
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Kruger warthogs
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Get close to African wildlife on our Greater Kruger Safari to Big 5 Balule Private Game Reserve, South Africa. An exciting lodge safari with expert guides.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

3 Day Kruger Bush Camp Safari

Priced from pps R14000 $740 £586 €686 A$1136 C$1002 NZ$1239 Full pricing info
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Timbavati leopard close
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An authentic rare find - a truly wild African bush experience where you escape the modern world and reconnect with nature. Stay at an award-winning, fair trade certified eco-camp in the middle of the Big Five Timbavati Nature Reserve.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

3 Day Fly-in Masai Mara Safari to Exclusive Camp

Priced from pps R32935 $1741 £1379 €1614 A$2672 C$2357 NZ$2914 Full pricing info
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Naboisho cheetahs
Tour Duration
03 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
Fly to Masai Mara from Nairobi (return) on a budget Masai Mara Safari. An all-inclusive short Kenya Lodge Safari to Masai Mara conservancy (Naboisho & Ol Kinyei) areas.
Countries Visited
Kenya
Top Destinations Visited
Masai Mara,  
Masai Mara Conservancies,  
Nairobi

3 Day Uganda Gorillas Experience in Bwindi Forest Park

Priced from pps R51266 $2710 £2147 €2512 A$4159 C$3668 NZ$4536 Full pricing info
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Uganda gorilla
Tour Duration
03 days
From Kampala to Kampala
This unique Uganda gorilla trekking safari is a real gem, offering an intimate gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi Forest. Spend up to four hours with a family of endangered African mountain gorillas on your trek with four guests, rangers and a researcher - an extraordinary primate encounter!
Countries Visited
Uganda
Top Destinations Visited
Bwindi National Park,  
Kampala

3 Day Rwanda Gorillas Safari

Priced from pps R57263 $3027 £2398 €2806 A$4646 C$4097 NZ$5067 Full pricing info
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Gorilla with baby
Tour Duration
03 days
From Kigali to Kigali
Go African mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, one of the best places in the world for this unforgettable wildlife encounter. Also track endemic golden monkeys in Volcanoes and do a city tour of Kigali, the modern capital of Rwanda.
Countries Visited
Rwanda
Top Destinations Visited
Kigali,  
Volcanoes National Park

3 Day Southern Sabi Sands Safari in Greater Kruger Park

Priced from pps R25715 $1359 £1077 €1260 A$2086 C$1840 NZ$2275 Full pricing info
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Sunset in the bush
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An affordable Sabi Sands Safari exploring on open 4x4 game drives & stay at a private safari lodge in the exclusive Sabi Sands Game Reserve in Greater Kruger National Park.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve

3 Day South Africa Safari to Greater Kruger Camp

Priced from pps R16870 $892 £706 €827 A$1369 C$1207 NZ$1493 Full pricing info
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South Africa safari lodge
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An amazing value 3-day South Africa Safari to an affordable Greater Kruger Camp. The Kruger Lodge Safari offers an intimate setting for an authentic Big 5 Greater Kruger Safari experience. Morning and evening game drives maximise your chances of seeing South Africa's Big Five.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

3 Day Cape Town Safari - Big 5 Budget Tour

Priced from pps R7900 $418 £331 €387 A$641 C$565 NZ$699 Full pricing info
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Inverdoorn elephants
Tour Duration
03 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
An excellent-value Big 5 Cape Town Safari to Inverdoorn Game Reserve, only 2.5 hours from Cape Town. This Cape Town Budget Safari includes transfers, 4x4 game drives with professional guides, comfortable accommodation and meals while on safari.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Inverdoorn Game Reserve,  
Karoo

3 Day Big 5 Cape Town Safari to Aquila Private Game Reserve

Priced from pps R6730 $356 £282 €330 A$546 C$482 NZ$595 Full pricing info
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Aquila safari rhino
Tour Duration
03 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
A short Cape Town Safari to Aquila Private Game Reserve, near Cape Town. This Big 5 Safari includes transfers, 4x4 game drives, lodge accommodation, and meals.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Aquila Game Reserve,  
Cape Town,  
Cape Winelands,  
Karoo

3 Day Budget Kruger Safari to Big 5 Klaserie Lodge

Priced from pps R13976 $739 £585 €685 A$1134 C$1000 NZ$1237 Full pricing info
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Klaserie game lodge pool
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Budget Kruger Safari to Big 5 Klaserie Lodge is an authentic & affordable 4-star safari tour in this exclusive, private reserve of Greater Kruger.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park

3 Day Greater Kruger Budget Lodge Safari to Thornybush

Priced from pps R27490 $1453 £1151 €1347 A$2230 C$1967 NZ$2432 Full pricing info
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Thornybush lodge wildlife
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Experience exceptional private wildlife viewing on this 3 day budget lodge safari in the Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa. Highlights include private game drives and guided bush walks in Thornybush Private Nature Reserve.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park,  
Thornybush Private Game Reserve

3 Day Greater Kruger Safari - Budget Balule Tented Lodge

Priced from pps R10650 $563 £446 €522 A$864 C$762 NZ$942 Full pricing info
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Zebra greater kruger
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An affordable 3 Day Greater Kruger Safari in Balule Nature Reserve, staying at an unfenced tented safari lodge in the wilderness.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Kruger National Park

3 Day Budget Kruger Safari - Backpackers Tour

Priced from pps R12200 $645 £511 €598 A$990 C$873 NZ$1079 Full pricing info
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Lion on Kruger Safari
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A short Budget Kruger Safari in South Africa. This Budget African Safari (Backpackers Tour) stays at affordable safari lodges for budget travel without camping
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park

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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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