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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 

Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Primate Tracking Tour

Priced from pps R84958 $4570 £3646 €4264 A$6998 C$6275 NZ$7703 Full pricing info
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Rwanda gorillas
Tour Duration
07 days
From Kigali to Kigali
Trek into the ancient mountain rainforests of Rwanda to come face to face with African mountain gorillas, and other primates - golden monkeys and chimpanzees. The incredible combination of Volcanoes and Nyungwe is perfect for encountering a diversity of endangered, exotic and endemic animals, birds, plants and more.
Countries Visited
Rwanda
Top Destinations Visited
Kigali,  
Volcanoes National Park

7 Day South Luangwa Tented Camp Safari

Priced from pps R59415 $3196 £2550 €2982 A$4894 C$4388 NZ$5387 Full pricing info
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Elephants drinking from pool
Tour Duration
07 days
From Livingstone to Livingstone
Experience true African wilderness in Zambia's premier South Luangwa National Park, home to high concentrations of wildlife and birds. Stay in luxury safari tents at a comfortable tented camp close to South Luangwa, exploring the game-rich bush on open 4x4 game drives and morning bush walks.
Countries Visited
Zambia
Top Destinations Visited
Livingstone,  
South Luangwa National Park

7 Day Chobe, Okavango Delta & Moremi Lodge Tour

Priced from pps R61906 $3330 £2656 €3107 A$5099 C$4572 NZ$5613 Full pricing info
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Chobe cruise
Tour Duration
07 days
From Kasane to Maun
Stay at excellent budget-friendly lodges, flying from Chobe into the Okavango Delta and then to Moremi Game Reserve, to experience the Best of Botswana on game walks and drives, boat cruises and mokoro trips, before flying to Maun.
Countries Visited
Botswana
Top Destinations Visited
Chobe National Park,  
Kasane,  
Maun,  
Okavango Delta

7 Day Fly-In Botswana Safari - Delta & Chobe Tented Camps

Priced from pps R83285 $4480 £3574 €4180 A$6860 C$6152 NZ$7551 Full pricing info
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Botswana Safari - Moremi leopard
Tour Duration
07 days
From Maun to Kasane
A budget Fly-In Botswana Safari to tented camps flying to quality tented safari camps in Moremi (Okavango Delta), Savuti (Chobe), & Kasane Forest (Chobe).
Countries Visited
Botswana
Top Destinations Visited
Chobe National Park,  
Kasane,  
Maun,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Okavango Delta,  
Savuti Marsh

Botswana Private Safari: Chobe & Khwai Mobile Camping Trip

Priced from pps R69714 $3750 £2992 €3499 A$5743 C$5149 NZ$6320 Full pricing info
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Mobile safari Botswana, cheetah
Tour Duration
07 days
From Maun to Maun
An authentic Botswana Private Safari to Chobe & Moremi region. This mobile Botswana camping trip explores Savuti in Chobe and Khwai (Moremi region), offering a real African safari adventure.
Countries Visited
Botswana
Top Destinations Visited
Chobe National Park,  
Khwai River Area,  
Maun,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Savuti Marsh

7 Day Tanzania Private Safari to Mikumi & Ruaha National Park

Priced from pps R44617 $2400 £1915 €2239 A$3675 C$3295 NZ$4045 Full pricing info
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Ruaha Safari, buffalo herd
Tour Duration
07 days
From Dar Es Salaam to Dar Es Salaam
Head off the beaten track on a Tanzania Private Safari to Mikumi & Ruaha Parks. Explore wild Ruaha National Park where lions and predators abound and Mikumi Park, hosting elephants and game galore. An unusual Budget Tanzania Safari, staying at comfortable wildlife lodges and tented camps.
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Dar Es Salaam,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Ruaha National Park,  
Southern Tanzania Circuit

Private Namibia Desert, Swakopmund & Etosha Safari

Priced from pps R41640 $2240 £1787 €2090 A$3430 C$3076 NZ$3775 Full pricing info
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Etosha elephants Namibia safari
Tour Duration
07 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
On this Private Tour of Namibia a professional guide takes you to the highlights of Namibia: the Namibia Desert, Swakopmund and Etosha National Park, starting and ending in Windhoek. Travel in a small private group by 4x4 vehicle, staying at comfortable lodges.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Etosha National Park,  
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Swakopmund,  
Windhoek

7 Day Victoria Falls, Hwange & Chobe Safari Tour

Priced from pps R52982 $2850 £2274 €2659 A$4364 C$3913 NZ$4804 Full pricing info
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Canoeing on the Zambezi
Tour Duration
07 days
From Victoria Falls to Victoria Falls
A fun budget Victoria Falls, Hwange & Chobe Safari Tour. Do Zambezi River and Victoria Falls adventure activities. And experience epic Wildlife Safaris in Chobe, Botswana, & Zimbabwe's Hwange Park!
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Chobe National Park,  
Hwange National Park,  
Victoria Falls

7 Day Private Garden Route Tour & Addo Safari in South Africa

Priced from pps R40800 $2195 £1751 €2048 A$3361 C$3014 NZ$3699 Full pricing info
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Elephant Heard in Road Addo Elephant National Park
Tour Duration
07 days
From Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
This 7-Day Garden Route Tour & Addo Elephant Park Safari in South Africa travels in small private groups from Cape Town to PE via scenic, cultural and wildlife gems.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route,  
Cape Winelands,  
Garden Route,  
Port Elizabeth

7 Day Private Garden Route Tour & Gondwana Safari - South Africa

Priced from pps R45450 $2445 £1950 €2281 A$3744 C$3357 NZ$4121 Full pricing info
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Bridge over River Mouth in the Garden Route
Tour Duration
07 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
An affordable Private Garden Route Tour & Gondwana Safari in South Africa. Travel from Cape Town to Gondwana, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Tsitsikamma and more.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves

7 Day Botswana Safari: Khwai Concession & Chobe River

Priced from pps R56087 $3017 £2407 €2815 A$4620 C$4143 NZ$5085 Full pricing info
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Buffalo Bull in Chobe River
Tour Duration
07 days
From Maun to Kasane
This wild Botswana Safari explores Khwai Concession, the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, staying at Camp Khwai and Jackalberry Chobe along Chobe River.
Countries Visited
Botswana
Top Destinations Visited
Chobe National Park,  
Kasane,  
Khwai River Area,  
Maun,  
Moremi Game Reserve

7 Day Budget South Africa Safari - Kruger, Hluhluwe & St Lucia

Priced from pps R27190 $1463 £1167 €1365 A$2240 C$2008 NZ$2465 Full pricing info
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Balule South Africa safari lions
Tour Duration
07 days
From Johannesburg to Durban
Budget South Africa Safari to Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park, St Lucia & Isimangaliso Wetland Park with basic lodge stays and plenty of wildlife!
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Durban,  
Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve,  
Isimangaliso Wetland Park,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

7 Day Tanzania Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara

Priced from pps R51681 $2780 £2218 €2594 A$4257 C$3817 NZ$4686 Full pricing info
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Big Tusker Elephant in Ngorongoro
Tour Duration
07 days
From Arusha to Arusha
This 7-Day Tanzania Safari stays at luxury camps and lodges exploring Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tanzanian culture.
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Lake Manyara,  
Ngorongoro,  
Serengeti

7 Day Cape Town to Namibia Safari (Small Group Overland Tour)

Priced from pps R36950 $1988 £1586 €1854 A$3044 C$2729 NZ$3350 Full pricing info
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Namib Desert Scene
Tour Duration
07 days
From Cape Town to Swakopmund
Travel from Cape Town to Swakopmund in extra style by luxury overland tour vehicle and stay at high-quality lodges on this Cape Town to Namibia Small Group Tour
Countries Visited
Namibia,  
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Fish River Canyon,  
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Sossusvlei,  
Swakopmund

7 Day Cape Town and Kruger Safari to Rukiya Camp

Priced from pps R24818 $1335 £1065 €1246 A$2044 C$1833 NZ$2250 Full pricing info
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Cape Town City
Tour Duration
07 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
Our affordable 7-Day Cape Town & Kruger Safari in South Africa combines a Big 5 Safari and Cape Winelands staying at Rukiya Safari Camp and V&A Waterfront Hotel.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Cape Winelands,  
Kruger National Park

8 Day North Madagascar Tour

Priced from pps R37558 $2020 £1612 €1885 A$3094 C$2774 NZ$3405 Full pricing info
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Madagascar Tour lemur
Tour Duration
08 days
From Antananarivo to Antananarivo
A beautiful North Madagascar Tour. This Madagascar Lemur, Beach & Nosy Be Tour visits diverse habitats (lakes, caves, forests, waterfalls and beaches) encountering unique Madagascar animals, nature and culture.
Countries Visited
Madagascar
Top Destinations Visited
Antananarivo

Madagascar Vacation Package - Nosy Be Tour

Priced from pps R52382 $2818 £2248 €2629 A$4315 C$3869 NZ$4749 Full pricing info
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Nosy Be Island Madagascar
Tour Duration
08 days
From Nosy Be to Antananarivo
An affordable 5-day Madagascar Vacation Package to Nosy Be Islands. Tour Nosy Komba on this budget Madagascar holiday enjoying this tropical beach paradise.
Countries Visited
Madagascar
Top Destinations Visited
Antananarivo

Northern Namibia & Etosha Camping Safari

Priced from pps R24500 $1318 £1051 €1230 A$2018 C$1810 NZ$2221 Full pricing info
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Elephant, rhino and lions in Etosha
Tour Duration
08 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
The North Namibia Camping Safari is a budget safari tour to Namibia's top game reserve, Etosha Park, Kunene Region, Himba tribes, Skeleton Coast and Swakopmund.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Etosha National Park,  
Skeleton Coast,  
Swakopmund,  
Windhoek

8 Day Uganda Safari: Gorilla Trekking & Queen Elizabeth National Park

Priced from pps R69993 $3765 £3004 €3513 A$5766 C$5170 NZ$6346 Full pricing info
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Bwindi gorilla
Tour Duration
08 days
From Kampala to Kampala
An affordable Uganda Safari Adventure: gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest, wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale chimpanzee tracking & more.
Countries Visited
Uganda
Top Destinations Visited
Bwindi National Park,  
Kampala,  
Queen Elizabeth National Park

Zimbabwe & Botswana Safari - Chobe, Moremi & Victoria Falls

Priced from pps R29688 $1597 £1274 €1490 A$2446 C$2193 NZ$2692 Full pricing info
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Chobe campsite
Tour Duration
08 days
From Maun to Victoria Falls
Explore the untamed African bush on this authentic, yet affordable Botswana Safari to Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve, plus Victoria Falls Zimbabwe.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Chobe National Park,  
Maun,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Savuti Marsh,  
Victoria Falls

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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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