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African Budget Safaris

African Budget Safaris pricing is from R2795 $149 £118 €139 A$228 C$204 NZ$251 to R206675 $11005 £8708 €10288 A$16843 C$15056 NZ$18530 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 

20 Day Cape Town to Victoria Falls Safari (Small Group Overland Tour)

Priced from pps R88950 $4736 £3748 €4428 A$7249 C$6480 NZ$7975 Full pricing info
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Etosha elephants
Tour Duration
20 days
From Cape Town to Victoria Falls
This Africa Overland Tour (small group tour) travels by luxury 4x4 overland vehicle from Cape Town to Victoria Falls via South Africa, Namibia & Botswana
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Namibia,  
South Africa,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Chobe National Park,  
Etosha National Park,  
Fish River Canyon,  
Khwai River Area,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Maun,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Okavango Delta,  
Sossusvlei,  
Swakopmund,  
Victoria Falls

Best of South Africa Safari Tour - Johannesburg to Cape Town

Priced from pps R72000 $3834 £3034 €3584 A$5868 C$5245 NZ$6455 Full pricing info
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Camps Bay, Cape Town
Tour Duration
20 days
From Johannesburg to Cape Town
The guided Best of South Africa Safari Tour (Johannesburg to Cape Town) is an excellent-value, small group budget lodge safari to top wildlife parks & attractions traveling by luxury vehicle.
Countries Visited
South Africa,  
Swaziland
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route,  
Cape Winelands,  
Drakensberg Mountains,  
Garden Route,  
Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve,  
Isimangaliso Wetland Park,  
Karoo,  
Kruger National Park,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves,  
Panorama Route,  
Pretoria

20 Day Rwanda, Burundi & Uganda Safari - Wildlife & Cultural Tour

Priced from pps R206675 $11005 £8708 €10288 A$16843 C$15056 NZ$18530 Full pricing info
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Kibale Chimpanzee Trekking
Tour Duration
20 days
From Kigali to Entebbe
An unforgettable Rwanda, Burundi & Uganda Safari packed with wildlife and cultural tours - from chimpanzee tracking in Volcanoes to gorilla trekking in Bwindi.
Countries Visited
Rwanda,  
Uganda
Top Destinations Visited
Bwindi National Park,  
Kampala,  
Kigali,  
Queen Elizabeth National Park,  
Volcanoes National Park

20 Day Zimbabwe, eSwatini, Mozambique & Kruger Lodge Overland Tour

Priced from pps R77200 $4111 £3253 €3843 A$6291 C$5624 NZ$6922 Full pricing info
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Buffalo Herd Drinking in Hwange
Tour Duration
20 days
From Livingstone to Johannesburg
Wildlife and highlights of Zimbabwe, eSwatini, Mozambique and Kruger Park on this epic Africa Overland Tour staying in comfortable safari lodges.
Countries Visited
Mozambique,  
South Africa,  
Swaziland,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Great Zimbabwe Ruins,  
Hlane Royal National Park,  
Hwange National Park,  
Inhambane Tofo,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Livingstone,  
Maputo,  
Matobo National Park,  
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary,  
Panorama Route,  
Victoria Falls

Namibia Desert & Botswana Delta Safari

Priced from pps R53033 $2824 £2235 €2640 A$4322 C$3863 NZ$4755 Full pricing info
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Chobe Giraffe
Tour Duration
21 days
From Livingstone to Livingstone
This 21-day Namibia Desert & Botswana Delta Safari, starting at Victoria Falls, combines camping and guesthouses, and includes top African safari destinations - Caprivi, Etosha, Namib Desert, Kalahari, Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Namibia,  
Zambia
Top Destinations Visited
Caprivi,  
Chobe National Park,  
Damaraland Kunene Region,  
Etosha National Park,  
Livingstone,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Maun,  
Namib Desert,  
Okavango Delta,  
Sossusvlei,  
Swakopmund,  
Victoria Falls,  
Windhoek

Cape Town to Victoria Falls African Safari

Priced from pps R55042 $2931 £2319 €2740 A$4486 C$4010 NZ$4935 Full pricing info
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Etosha elephants
Tour Duration
21 days
From Cape Town to Victoria Falls
21-day Cape Town to Victoria Falls Safari in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe. Explore Etosha, Namib Desert, Kalahari, Okavango Delta & Victoria Falls
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Namibia,  
South Africa,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Etosha National Park,  
Fish River Canyon,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Maun,  
Namib Desert,  
Okavango Delta,  
Sossusvlei,  
Swakopmund,  
Victoria Falls,  
Windhoek

Cape Town to Victoria Falls Budget Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R74226 $3952 £3127 €3695 A$6049 C$5407 NZ$6655 Full pricing info
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Tour Duration
21 days
From Cape Town to Victoria Falls
A 21-day Budget Cape Town to Victoria Falls Lodge Safari to top southern African travel destinations - Namibia's Namib Desert, Swakopmund, Etosha Park & Windhoek; Botswana's Kalahari, Okavango Delta & Salt Pans; Victoria Falls; Cape Point & Cedarberg in South Africa.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Namibia,  
South Africa,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Chobe National Park,  
Etosha National Park,  
Fish River Canyon,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Maun,  
Namib Desert,  
Okavango Delta,  
Sossusvlei,  
Swakopmund,  
Victoria Falls,  
Windhoek

21 Day Namibia & Botswana Budget Safari

Priced from pps R72116 $3840 £3039 €3590 A$5877 C$5254 NZ$6466 Full pricing info
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Tour Duration
21 days
From Livingstone to Livingstone
The Namibia & Botswana Budget Safari explores the Okavango Delta, Kalahari Desert, Chobe, Etosha, Namib Desert, Swakopmund and Victoria Falls staying at lodges.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Namibia,  
Zambia
Top Destinations Visited
Caprivi,  
Chobe National Park,  
Etosha National Park,  
Livingstone,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Maun,  
Namib Desert,  
Okavango Delta,  
Sossusvlei,  
Swakopmund,  
Victoria Falls,  
Windhoek

21-Day African Safari to Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe (Lodge Safari)

Priced from pps R105262 $5605 £4435 €5240 A$8578 C$7668 NZ$9438 Full pricing info
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African safari lion sighting
Tour Duration
21 days
From Windhoek to Victoria Falls
An epic 21-day African lodge safari to Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe, ending at Victoria Falls. A wildlife-rich, cultural & scenic budget African Safari, staying at comfortable safari lodges all the way.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Namibia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Caprivi,  
Chobe National Park,  
Etosha National Park,  
Hwange National Park,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Maun,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Namib Desert,  
Okavango Delta,  
Sossusvlei,  
Swakopmund,  
Victoria Falls,  
Windhoek

Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique & Kruger Safari

Priced from pps R56046 $2984 £2361 €2790 A$4567 C$4083 NZ$5025 Full pricing info
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Magaruque
Tour Duration
22 days
From Livingstone to Johannesburg
A 22 day camping Safari that takes you from Victoria Falls through Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique and on to South Africa's Kruger National Park. A wildlife, scenic, beach and cultural feast!
Countries Visited
Malawi,  
Mozambique,  
South Africa,  
Zambia
Top Destinations Visited
Bazaruto Islands,  
Inhambane Tofo,  
Johannesburg,  
Kafue National Park,  
Kruger National Park,  
Lake Malawi,  
Lilongwe,  
Livingstone,  
Lusaka,  
Panorama Route,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Victoria Falls

45 Day Nairobi to Johannesburg & Gorillas Camping Safari

Priced from pps R156300 $8323 £6586 €7781 A$12737 C$11387 NZ$14014 Full pricing info
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South Luangwa Elephant
Tour Duration
45 days
From Nairobi to Johannesburg
Visit top scenic and wildlife highlights through Uganda & Gorillas, Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Malawi, Zambia, Vic Falls, Botswana, ending in Johannesburg on this epic Africa Overland Camping Tour
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
South Africa,  
Tanzania,  
Uganda,  
Zambia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Bwindi National Park,  
Chobe National Park,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Jinja,  
Johannesburg,  
Kasane,  
Khwai River Area,  
Lake Malawi,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Livingstone,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Masai Mara,  
Maun,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Okavango Delta,  
Serengeti,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar

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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 $3690 £2920 €3450 A$5647 C$5049 NZ$6213 Full pricing info
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