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African Budget Safaris

African Budget Safaris pricing is from R2795 $145 £117 €136 A$224 C$199 NZ$245 to R211668 $11005 £8833 €10285 A$16936 C$15082 NZ$18539 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 

10 Day Tanzania & Kenya Safari to Serengeti, Masai Mara & Beyond

Priced from pps R92899 $4830 £3877 €4514 A$7433 C$6619 NZ$8137 Full pricing info
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Wildebeest migration
Tour Duration
10 days
From Arusha to Nairobi
An affordable Tanzania & Kenya Safari to Masai Mara, Serengeti & Best Safari Parks (Ngorongoro Crater, Manyara & Tarangire) staying at top budget safari lodges.
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Lake Manyara,  
Masai Mara,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti,  
Tarangire National Park

10 Day Kenya Safari & Beach Holiday - Masai Mara & Mombasa

Priced from pps R57240 $2976 £2389 €2781 A$4580 C$4078 NZ$5013 Full pricing info
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Mombasa beach
Tour Duration
10 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
This 10-Day Kenya Safari & Beach Holiday visits Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru Park and Mombasa beaches on a small group camping budget safari.
Countries Visited
Kenya
Top Destinations Visited
Great Rift Valley,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Masai Mara,  
Masai Mara Conservancies,  
Mombasa,  
Nairobi

10 Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari - Masai Mara & Serengeti Lodges

Priced from pps R92092 $4788 £3843 €4475 A$7369 C$6562 NZ$8066 Full pricing info
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Serengeti zebra
Tour Duration
10 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
This Kenya & Tanzania Safari is an African wildlife adventure of the highest order staying at lodges in Masai Mara, Serengeti and top African national parks.
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Amboseli National Park,  
Arusha,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Lake Manyara,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Masai Mara,  
Masai Mara Conservancies,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti

10 Day Botswana Safari: Chobe, Mababe & Moremi

Priced from pps R74916 $3895 £3126 €3640 A$5994 C$5338 NZ$6561 Full pricing info
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Wild dog pack in Khwai
Tour Duration
10 days
From Kasane to Maun
A budget 10-day Botswana Safari exploring Chobe National Park, Mababe and Moremi Game Reserve in a small group with comfortable camping accommodation.
Countries Visited
Botswana
Top Destinations Visited
Chobe National Park,  
Kasane,  
Khwai River Area,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Okavango Delta,  
Savuti Marsh

10 Day Botswana Safari: Moremi, Mababe & Chobe

Priced from pps R74916 $3895 £3126 €3640 A$5994 C$5338 NZ$6561 Full pricing info
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Cheetah running
Tour Duration
10 days
From Maun to Kasane
An affordable Botswana Safari exploring Chobe, Mababe and Moremi Game Reserve. A 10-day small group camping safari for epic African landscapes and wildlife.
Countries Visited
Botswana
Top Destinations Visited
Chobe National Park,  
Kasane,  
Khwai River Area,  
Maun,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Okavango Delta,  
Savuti Marsh

Classic Uganda Safari - Gorilla, Chimp & Wildlife Fly-in Tour

Priced from pps R114076 $5931 £4760 €5543 A$9128 C$8128 NZ$9991 Full pricing info
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Gorilla trek
Tour Duration
10 days
From Entebbe to Entebbe
On this budget Uganda Safari you fly to Bwindi National Park for gorilla trekking, take a wildlife safari and go chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park.
Countries Visited
Uganda
Top Destinations Visited
Bwindi National Park,  
Queen Elizabeth National Park

Kruger, Zimbabwe & Vic Falls Budget Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R44865 $2333 £1872 €2180 A$3590 C$3197 NZ$3929 Full pricing info
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Kruger elephants
Tour Duration
10 days
From Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
Highlights on this Kruger, Zimbabwe & Victoria Falls Budget Lodge Safari include Kruger Park, Zimbabwe Ruins, Matobo Hills, Hwange Park and Victoria Falls.
Countries Visited
South Africa,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Great Zimbabwe Ruins,  
Hwange National Park,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Matobo National Park,  
Victoria Falls

Kalahari Desert, Okavango Delta & Savuti Lodge Safari in Botswana

Priced from pps R141657 $7365 £5911 €6883 A$11335 C$10093 NZ$12407 Full pricing info
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Oddballs Enclave
Tour Duration
10 days
From Maun to Maun
Walk with the San people in the Kalahari Desert, explore the Okavango Delta, and watch wildlife in Savuti, Chobe National Park on this budget safari in Botswana
Countries Visited
Botswana
Top Destinations Visited
Central Kalahari Game Reserve,  
Chobe National Park,  
Maun,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Okavango Delta,  
Savuti Marsh

10 Day Uganda to Rwanda Gorillas & Wildlife Tour

Priced from pps R129713 $6744 £5413 €6303 A$10379 C$9242 NZ$11361 Full pricing info
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Rwanda gorilla group
Tour Duration
10 days
From Kampala to Kigali
This 10 Day Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Tour takes you gorilla trekking twice - first in Bwindi Forest and then Volcanoes National Park. Plus, you go chimpanzee trekking in Kibale and game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Countries Visited
Rwanda,  
Uganda
Top Destinations Visited
Bwindi National Park,  
Kampala,  
Kigali,  
Queen Elizabeth National Park,  
Volcanoes National Park

Lake Turkana & Northern Kenya Camping Safari

Priced from pps R54586 $2838 £2278 €2652 A$4368 C$3889 NZ$4781 Full pricing info
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Traditional culture
Tour Duration
10 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
A real African camping adventure in remote and wild northern Kenya where we explore Lake Turkana, Chalbi Desert, Mount Marsabit, Samburu Reserve and Ol Pejeta Conservancy on game drives, nature walks, boat rides and more. Go wild and get off the beaten track on this unusual East African journey!
Countries Visited
Kenya
Top Destinations Visited
Nairobi,  
Samburu National Park

10 Day Kenya to Tanzania Tour - Best Parks, Masai Mara & Serengeti Safari

Priced from pps R98862 $5140 £4125 €4804 A$7910 C$7044 NZ$8659 Full pricing info
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Black rhino in Ol Pejeta
Tour Duration
10 days
From Nairobi to Arusha
This classic African safari travels to the best parks in Kenya and Tanzania, Serengeti and Masai Mara included. Stay at exclusive tented camps while enjoying wildlife safaris in Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Nakuru and Ol Pejeta Conservancy, travelling in a small group of less than seven guests.
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Masai Mara,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Serengeti

Botswana Private Safari: Kalahari & Salt Pans (Mobile Camping Trip)

Priced from pps R106286 $5526 £4435 €5165 A$8504 C$7573 NZ$9309 Full pricing info
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Mobile Botswana Safari gemsbok
Tour Duration
10 days
From Maun to Maun
A Botswana Private Safari camping in Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pan. This eco-friendly and authentic Botswana Safari stays at mobile Kalahari safari camps on a budget!
Countries Visited
Botswana
Top Destinations Visited
Central Kalahari Game Reserve,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Maun,  
Nxai Pan National Park

10 Day Tanzania Private Safari to Nyerere, Mikumi, Ruaha & Udzungwa

Priced from pps R76647 $3985 £3198 €3724 A$6133 C$5461 NZ$6713 Full pricing info
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Udzungwa Red Colobus Monkey
Tour Duration
10 days
From Dar Es Salaam to Dar Es Salaam
The ultimate Private Tanzania Safari to Nyerere, Mikumi, Ruaha & Udzungwa (less-visited, vast & wild southern Tanzania national parks), a small-group private tour.
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Mikumi National Park,  
Nyerere Selous Ecosystem,  
Ruaha National Park,  
Southern Tanzania Circuit

10 Day Explore Namibia Private Safari Tour

Priced from pps R59040 $3070 £2464 €2869 A$4724 C$4207 NZ$5171 Full pricing info
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Deadvlei Namibia safari
Tour Duration
10 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
This small-group Namibia Private Safari Tour explores the Namib Desert, Swakopmund, Brandberg, Damaraland, Etosha National Park and Waterberg Plateau.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Etosha National Park,  
Namib Desert,  
Swakopmund,  
Waterberg National Park

10 Day Kenya Safari - Masai Mara & Samburu Senior Trip

Priced from pps R91284 $4746 £3809 €4436 A$7304 C$6504 NZ$7995 Full pricing info
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Reticulated giraffe Samburu, Kenya Safari
Tour Duration
10 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
A guided Kenya Safari for Seniors, this lodge senior tour explores Masai Mara, Samburu National Reserve & Ol Pejeta Conservancy. An exciting and affordable senior trip to Africa
Countries Visited
Kenya
Top Destinations Visited
Masai Mara,  
Nairobi,  
Samburu National Park

10 Day Cultural & Wildlife Tanzania Safari

Priced from pps R87110 $4529 £3635 €4233 A$6970 C$6207 NZ$7630 Full pricing info
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Serengeti Leopard
Tour Duration
10 days
From Arusha to Arusha
This 10 Day Tanzania Safari combines wildlife and cultural gems - Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, local culture, and more, staying at luxury camps and lodges.
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Lake Manyara,  
Ngorongoro,  
Serengeti,  
Tarangire National Park

10 Day Kenya Safari: Masai Mara, Ol Pejeta & Lake Naivasha

Priced from pps R58856 $3060 £2456 €2860 A$4709 C$4194 NZ$5155 Full pricing info
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Lion cubs in masai mara
Tour Duration
10 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
This 10-Day Kenya Safari explores Masai Mara National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru, staying at luxury camps and lodges.
Countries Visited
Kenya
Top Destinations Visited
Lake Naivasha,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Masai Mara,  
Nairobi

Botswana Camping Safari - Delta, Chobe & Victoria Falls

Priced from pps R42189 $2193 £1761 €2050 A$3376 C$3006 NZ$3695 Full pricing info
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Elephant in Chobe safari camp
Tour Duration
11 days
From Maun to Victoria Falls
Go to the Okavango Delta, Moremi & Chobe on a truly wild Botswana Camping Safari. This affordable Botswana Safari is an authentic African wildlife adventure.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Chobe National Park,  
Maun,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Okavango Delta,  
Savuti Marsh,  
Victoria Falls

Budget Zimbabwe & Botswana Safari (Lodge Tour)

Priced from pps R73985 $3847 £3087 €3595 A$5920 C$5272 NZ$6480 Full pricing info
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Safari Lodge
Tour Duration
11 days
From Maun to Victoria Falls
An excellent-value African budget safari (lodge tour) the Victoria Falls Zimbabwe & Botswana Safari, explores Kalahari, Moremi, Khwai, Okavango Delta & Chobe.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Central Kalahari Game Reserve,  
Chobe National Park,  
Khwai River Area,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Maun,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Okavango Delta,  
Savuti Marsh,  
Victoria Falls

11 Day Historical Ethiopia Tour (Lodge Safari)

Priced from pps R67857 $3528 £2832 €3297 A$5429 C$4835 NZ$5943 Full pricing info
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Lalibela church
Tour Duration
11 days
From Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa
A unique Historical Ethiopia Tour to Lake Tana monasteries, Gondar palace ruins, rock-hewn Lalibela churches & Simien Mountains, staying in comfortable lodges.
Countries Visited
Ethiopia

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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 $3603 £2892 €3367 A$5545 C$4938 NZ$6070 Full pricing info
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