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African Budget Safaris

African Budget Safaris pricing is from R2795 $147 £117 €137 A$225 C$201 NZ$246 to R209484 $11005 £8799 €10259 A$16874 C$15032 NZ$18474 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 Uganda Gorillas Experience in Bwindi Forest Park

Priced from pps R51586 $2710 £2167 €2526 A$4155 C$3702 NZ$4549 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 R57620 $3027 £2420 €2822 A$4641 C$4135 NZ$5081 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 $1351 £1080 €1259 A$2071 C$1845 NZ$2268 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 $886 £709 €826 A$1359 C$1211 NZ$1488 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 $415 £332 €387 A$636 C$567 NZ$697 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 $354 £283 €330 A$542 C$483 NZ$594 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 R15866 $834 £666 €777 A$1278 C$1139 NZ$1399 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 $1444 £1155 €1346 A$2214 C$1973 NZ$2424 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 $559 £447 €522 A$858 C$764 NZ$939 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 $641 £512 €597 A$983 C$875 NZ$1076 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

3 Day Garden Route Safari in South Africa

Priced from pps R17990 $945 £756 €881 A$1449 C$1291 NZ$1587 Full pricing info
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Knysna Lagoon & Head
Tour Duration
03 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
A 3 Day Garden Route Safari with spectacular sea and mountain landscapes, visiting Oudtshoorn, Knysna & the private Botlierskop Game Reserve.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Winelands,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves

3 Day Kruger National Park Safari - Lodge Tour

Priced from pps R12600 $662 £529 €617 A$1015 C$904 NZ$1111 Full pricing info
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3 Day Kruger National Park Safari lions
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
This 3 Day Kruger National Park Safari is a great budget Kruger Lodge Tour. An ideal short South Africa Safari for seeing diverse African wildlife, Big 5 included.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park

3 Day Addo Elephant Park Safari in South Africa

Priced from pps R21800 $1145 £916 €1068 A$1756 C$1564 NZ$1923 Full pricing info
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Addo waterhole elephants
Tour Duration
03 days
From Port Elizabeth to Port Elizabeth
A budget-friendly Addo Elephant Park Safari in the malaria-free Eastern Cape of South Africa. A short Big 5 safari with a professional guide in a customised safari vehicle.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park

3 Day Etosha Private Safari in Namibia

Priced from pps R19320 $1015 £811 €946 A$1556 C$1386 NZ$1704 Full pricing info
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Etosha wildlife safari
Tour Duration
03 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
A Private Namibia Safari to Etosha National Park, Namibia's best national park. Explore Etosha on guided game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle staying at comfortable accommodation inside the park.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Etosha National Park

3 Day Private Namibia Safari to the Namib Desert

Priced from pps R17280 $908 £726 €846 A$1392 C$1240 NZ$1524 Full pricing info
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Oryx near Sossusvlei
Tour Duration
03 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
This Private Namibia Safari to the Namib Desert travels in a small group by 4x4 vehicle, staying at a comfortable lodge near Namib-Naukluft Park. Explore the ancient Namib Desert, visit Sosussvlei and Deadvlei, walk in Sesriem Canyon and experience remote Africa.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park

3 Day Etosha Namibia Safari - Budget Camping Tour

Priced from pps R7500 $394 £315 €367 A$604 C$538 NZ$661 Full pricing info
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Namibia Safari lion in Etosha
Tour Duration
03 days
From Swakopmund to Windhoek
A very affordable Etosha Namibia Safari. This budget Namibia Camping Safari in Etosha National Park includes a full day safari and more, camping inside Etosha.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Etosha National Park,  
Swakopmund,  
Windhoek

Sossusvlei Namibia Safari - Budget Camping Tour

Priced from pps R7500 $394 £315 €367 A$604 C$538 NZ$661 Full pricing info
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Deadvlei, namibia desert
Tour Duration
03 days
From Windhoek to Swakopmund
A very affordable Sossusvlei Namibia Safari to the Namib Desert. A short, budget Namibia Camping Safari with epic African desert scenery and outdoor adventure.
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Sossusvlei,  
Swakopmund,  
Windhoek

3 Day Kruger Safari in South Africa (Lodge Tour)

Priced from pps R12315 $647 £517 €603 A$992 C$884 NZ$1086 Full pricing info
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Great Kruger safari lodge
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
This budget Kruger Safari in South Africa stays at a tranquil safari lodge in a private nature reserve. Enjoy a full-day Kruger National Park Safari and explore a Big 5 game reserve in Greater Kruger.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park

3 Day Cape Town Safari to Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Priced from pps R16200 $851 £680 €793 A$1305 C$1162 NZ$1429 Full pricing info
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Elephants by Gondwana lodge in Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Tour Duration
03 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
An affordable short Big 5 Cape Town Safari to Sanbona Wildlife Reserve near Cape Town in South Africa with luxury Sanbona safari lodge accommodation.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Karoo,  
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

3 Day Pilanesberg Big 5 Safari - Ivory Tree Game Lodge

Priced from pps R12600 $662 £529 €617 A$1015 C$904 NZ$1111 Full pricing info
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Pilanesberg Safari leopard
Tour Duration
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A budget-friendly South Africa Safari in the Pilanesberg National Park, staying at the luxurious and family-friendly Ivory Tree Lodge.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Pilanesberg National Park

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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 $3641 £2911 €3394 A$5582 C$4973 NZ$6112 Full pricing info
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