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African Budget Safaris

African Budget Safaris pricing is from R2795 $149 £119 €139 A$228 C$204 NZ$250 to R205817 $11005 £8782 €10271 A$16762 C$15024 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 

4 Day Kruger Park Safari: Treehouse & Private Lodge

Priced from pps R15200 $813 £649 €759 A$1238 C$1110 NZ$1360 Full pricing info
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Greater kudu
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A superb Kruger Park Safari with Kruger Treehouse & Private Lodge Safari accommodation. Stay in unique treehouses and Balule private game reserve in Greater Kruger.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route

Zambia Safari in South Luangwa National Park

Priced from pps R44586 $2384 £1902 €2225 A$3631 C$3255 NZ$3990 Full pricing info
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Luangwa Valley leopard, Zambia Safari
Tour Duration
04 days
From Lilongwe to Lilongwe
A fantastic 4-day budget Zambia Safari to South Luangwa National Park. Explore wildlife-rich Luangwa Valley on open 4x4 game drives on this budget lodge safari.
Countries Visited
Malawi,  
Zambia
Top Destinations Visited
Lilongwe,  
South Luangwa National Park

4 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour

Priced from pps R41425 $2215 £1767 €2067 A$3374 C$3024 NZ$3707 Full pricing info
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Bwindi gorilla
Tour Duration
04 days
From Kampala to Kampala
The 4-day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour is a budget gorilla safari in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to see endangered African mountain gorillas in the wild
Countries Visited
Uganda
Top Destinations Visited
Bwindi National Park,  
Kampala,  
Queen Elizabeth National Park

4 Day Budget Kruger Park Safari Package (Bungalow Tour)

Priced from pps R16800 $898 £717 €838 A$1368 C$1226 NZ$1504 Full pricing info
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Kruger Safari cheetah
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An exciting 4-day budget Kruger Park Safari Package staying inside Kruger National Park in en-suite bungalow accommodation. Encounter Kruger Park's wildlife on thrilling morning and afternoon game drives in open safari vehicles.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

4 Day Northern Sabi Sands Safari in South Africa

Priced from pps R22760 $1217 £971 €1136 A$1854 C$1661 NZ$2037 Full pricing info
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Lilac-breasted-roller
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A super 4-day Sabi Sands Game Reserve Safari in South Africa staying at 1 of 3 budget Sabi Sands Lodges inside the private game reserve in Greater Kruger Park.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Victoria Falls Tour Package - Zambia Safari Adventure

Priced from pps R24911 $1332 £1063 €1243 A$2029 C$1818 NZ$2229 Full pricing info
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Helicopter Flight - Victoria Falls Tour Package
Tour Duration
04 days
From Livingstone to Livingstone
An exciting short Victoria Falls Tour Package staying at an affordable luxury hotel. Activities on this Zambia Safari Adventure include a Sunset Cruise, Canoe Trip, Chobe National Park Safari, Helicopter Flight, Victoria Falls and Village Tour.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Zambia
Top Destinations Visited
Chobe National Park,  
Livingstone,  
Victoria Falls

4 Day Kruger Safari - Private River Lodge

Priced from pps R19757 $1056 £843 €986 A$1609 C$1442 NZ$1768 Full pricing info
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Kruger Safari - leopard
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
This budget Kruger Safari to a Private River Lodge Game Reserve in Greater Kruger Park includes guided 4x4 safaris in Kruger National Park & Private Game Reserves of Greater Kruger.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

Budget Tanzania Safari - Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara Camping

Priced from pps R39087 $2090 £1668 €1951 A$3183 C$2853 NZ$3498 Full pricing info
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Tanzania Safari wildlife
Tour Duration
04 days
From Arusha to Arusha
A short Budget Tanzania Safari to Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara on the Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit. Great affordable Tanzania Camping Safari!
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Lake Manyara,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti

4 Day Tanzania Safari - Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara Lodges

Priced from pps R44324 $2370 £1891 €2212 A$3610 C$3236 NZ$3967 Full pricing info
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Tanzania Safari giraffes
Tour Duration
04 days
From Arusha to Arusha
An ideal Budget Tanzania Safari in Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara. See Africa's Big 5 on a lodge safari to Tanzania's best parks!
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Lake Manyara,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti

Kenya Safari: Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Lodge Tour

Priced from pps R24462 $1308 £1044 €1221 A$1992 C$1786 NZ$2189 Full pricing info
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Masai Mara Safari, Great Migration
Tour Duration
04 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
A short Kenya Safari to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Park. This budget lodge safari includes a 4x4 Masai Mara Safari and explores Great Lake Nakuru.
Countries Visited
Kenya
Top Destinations Visited
Great Rift Valley,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Masai Mara,  
Nairobi

4 Day Kruger & Sabi Sands Safari - Tented Camping

Priced from pps R24105 $1289 £1028 €1203 A$1963 C$1760 NZ$2157 Full pricing info
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Sabi Sands & Kruger Safari buffalos
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A super affordable 4-day Kruger & Sabi Sands Safari to a unique Tented Safari Camp in Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Includes full-day Big 5 Kruger Safari, bush walk and open 4x4 game drives in Sabi Sands, South Africa.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve

4 Day Kruger & Private Game Reserves Safari (Camping)

Priced from pps R13250 $708 £565 €661 A$1079 C$967 NZ$1186 Full pricing info
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Kruger Safari Cheetah
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
The Kruger Private Game Reserves & Kruger Park Safari is a budget camping safari exploring Kruger National Park & Big 5 Game Reserves in Greater Kruger Park
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

4 Day Namibia Safari Adventure to Etosha & Swakopmund

Priced from pps R17000 $909 £725 €848 A$1385 C$1241 NZ$1521 Full pricing info
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Black rhino in Etosha
Tour Duration
04 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
4 Action-packed days of game viewing, adventure and sightseeing in Namibia. Stay in budget lodges on this affordable Namibia Safari Adventure to Etosha Park & Swakopmund. An excellent quick getaway to Namibia!
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Damaraland Kunene Region,  
Etosha National Park,  
Swakopmund,  
Windhoek

4 Day Namibia Safari to Swakopmund & Sossusvlei Dunes

Priced from pps R17000 $909 £725 €848 A$1385 C$1241 NZ$1521 Full pricing info
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Sandboarding near Swakopmund
Tour Duration
04 days
From Windhoek to Windhoek
This 4-day Namibia Safari Adventure to Swakopmund & Sossusvlei Dunes combines exciting adventure activities in coastal Swakopmund with the beauty and tranquility of the Namib Desert! A great short budget lodge getaway!
Countries Visited
Namibia
Top Destinations Visited
Namib Desert,  
Sossusvlei,  
Swakopmund,  
Windhoek

4 Day Kruger Park Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R27675 $1480 £1181 €1381 A$2254 C$2020 NZ$2477 Full pricing info
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Game drive at kruger national park.gallery image.5
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
This 4-day budget Kruger Park Lodge Safari offers a genuine African bush adventure at exclusive yet affordable safari lodge in Timbavati Game Reserve - a private Big Five reserve sharing unfenced borders with Kruger National Park.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

4 Day Luxury Kruger Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R41145 $2200 £1756 €2053 A$3351 C$3004 NZ$3682 Full pricing info
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Elephants on Luxury Kruger Lodge Safari
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
This 4 Day Luxury Kruger Lodge Safari includes 3 nights of 5 Star accommodation, offering an affordable yet luxurious African safari tour. Explore Big 5 Kruger National Park, Greater Kruger's Balule and Motlala Reserves on exciting game drives.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

4 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Safari

Priced from pps R40303 $2155 £1720 €2011 A$3282 C$2942 NZ$3607 Full pricing info
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Young gorilla eating
Tour Duration
04 days
From Kampala to Kampala
A budget Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Safari to Bwindi Forest Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park for game viewing & a boat trip on Kazinga Channel.
Countries Visited
Uganda
Top Destinations Visited
Bwindi National Park,  
Kampala,  
Queen Elizabeth National Park

4 Day Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari (Luxury Camping)

Priced from pps R25136 $1344 £1072 €1254 A$2047 C$1835 NZ$2250 Full pricing info
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Rhinos-in-nakuru-national-park
Tour Duration
04 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
Four adventure-filled days of game viewing and camping on a budget safari in Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru National Parks, Kenya's top game parks.
Countries Visited
Kenya
Top Destinations Visited
Great Rift Valley,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Masai Mara,  
Masai Mara Conservancies,  
Nairobi

4 Day Budget Sabi Sands Safari - Tented Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R21695 $1160 £926 €1083 A$1767 C$1584 NZ$1942 Full pricing info
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Budget Sabi Sands Safari buffalos
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
This budget Sabi Sands Safari stays at a private game lodge inside Sabi Sands Game Reserve in Greater Kruger. Embark on thrilling open 4x4 game drives with expert guides on this tented lodge safari in Big 5 Sabi Sands.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park,  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve

4 Day Private Tanzania Safari Tour - Camping & Lodge

Priced from pps R63868 $3415 £2725 €3187 A$5202 C$4662 NZ$5716 Full pricing info
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Elephant in Ngorongoro Crater
Tour Duration
04 days
From Arusha to Arusha
One of the best budget Private Tanzania Safari Tours. A Camping & Lodge Safari to private safari camps at Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater.
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Lake Manyara,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Tarangire 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 $3705 £2957 €3458 A$5644 C$5059 NZ$6202 Full pricing info
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