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African Budget Safaris

African Budget Safaris pricing is from R2795 $149 £119 €139 A$230 C$205 NZ$253 to R206758 $11005 £8812 €10318 A$16997 C$15162 NZ$18724 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 

4 Day Kruger Eco Camp Safari in Private Game Reserve

Priced from pps R21205 $1129 £904 €1058 A$1743 C$1555 NZ$1920 Full pricing info
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Kruger elephants
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A Kruger Eco Camp Safari to Klaserie Private Game Reserve in Greater Kruger Park. Experience the Big 5 African bush and wildlife up close on this tree camp safari in South Africa.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

4 Day Greater Kruger Safari to Big 5 Balule Private Game Reserve

Priced from pps R19350 $1030 £825 €966 A$1591 C$1419 NZ$1752 Full pricing info
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Kruger Safari baby elephant
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An exclusive Budget Kruger Safari to Balule Private Game Reserve in Greater Kruger Park, South Africa with Big 5 game drives and safari lodge accommodation.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

Amboseli & Private Game Reserve Fly-in Camping Safari

Priced from pps R26829 $1428 £1143 €1339 A$2205 C$1967 NZ$2430 Full pricing info
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Kilimanjaro wildebeest-2
Tour Duration
04 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
Fly to Amboseli and back, camping in the exclusive Selenkay Conservancy. Take 4x4 game drives, a night drive and bush walk in the private reserve and 4x4 drives in Amboseli National Park.
Countries Visited
Kenya
Top Destinations Visited
Amboseli National Park,  
Nairobi

4 Day Kruger Bush Camp Safari

Priced from pps R19389 $1032 £826 €968 A$1594 C$1422 NZ$1756 Full pricing info
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Timbavati buffalos
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Four days in the middle of the African bush - no electricity, no cell reception, just mother nature and the wildlife of Timbavati Game Reserve. Stay at a secluded, eco-friendly bush camp with superb guides, food and service.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

4 Day Okavango Delta Botswana Safari (Moremi & Khwai)

Priced from pps R25551 $1360 £1089 €1275 A$2100 C$1874 NZ$2314 Full pricing info
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African fish eagle
Tour Duration
04 days
From Maun to Maun
A unique cultural and wildlife adventure, the Okavango Delta Botswana Safari explores Moremi Game Reserve and Khwai River Area, staying at Khwai Guest House.
Countries Visited
Botswana
Top Destinations Visited
Khwai River Area,  
Maun,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Okavango Delta

Greater Kruger Tented Camp Safari

Priced from pps R18810 $1001 £802 €939 A$1546 C$1379 NZ$1703 Full pricing info
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Game drive
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Explore the Big Five Greater Kruger Park on open vehicle game drives and guided bush walks, staying at an authentic tented lodge in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

4 Day Fly-in Masai Mara Safari in Kenya - Tented Camping

Priced from pps R42855 $2281 £1826 €2139 A$3523 C$3143 NZ$3881 Full pricing info
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Walk in Ol Kinyei
Tour Duration
04 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
An affordable fly-in Masai Mara Safari in Kenya (Nairobi return). Stay at a tented safari camp and explore the private Ol Kinyei and Naboisho Conservancy Areas.
Countries Visited
Kenya
Top Destinations Visited
Masai Mara Conservancies,  
Nairobi

4 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari

Priced from pps R62431 $3323 £2661 €3115 A$5132 C$4578 NZ$5654 Full pricing info
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Rwanda gorilla trek
Tour Duration
04 days
From Kigali to Kigali
Spend time with endangered African mountain gorillas in the rainforests of Volcanoes National Park on this unforgettable Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari, and also go golden monkey tracking!
Countries Visited
Rwanda
Top Destinations Visited
Kigali,  
Volcanoes National Park

Budget Kenya Safari: Masai Mara Lodge Tour

Priced from pps R43306 $2305 £1846 €2161 A$3560 C$3176 NZ$3922 Full pricing info
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African elephant, Kenya Safari Masai Mara
Tour Duration
04 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
This Budget Kenya Safari to Masai Mara explores Great Rift Valley and Masai Mara National Reserve in open 4x4 vehicles. An exceptional Kenyan Safari to a tented eco safari lodge in Masai Mara.
Countries Visited
Kenya
Top Destinations Visited
Great Rift Valley,  
Masai Mara,  
Nairobi

4 Day Southern Sabi Sands Game Reserve Safari - South Africa

Priced from pps R36085 $1921 £1538 €1801 A$2966 C$2646 NZ$3268 Full pricing info
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Bush Walk
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
On this 4 Day safari adventure experience southern Sabi Sands, an exclusive private reserve, teeming with wildlife. Stay in the best value, comfortable safari lodges on this budget safari.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve

4 Day Kruger Safari to Private Game Reserve Camp

Priced from pps R22870 $1217 £975 €1141 A$1880 C$1677 NZ$2071 Full pricing info
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Kruger Safari elephants near camp
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
This 4 Day Kruger Safari is an amazing value African bush camp safari to a private game reserve in Greater Kruger Park. An intimate safari lodge for an authentic African safari with game drives that maximise your chances of seeing the Big 5 of Kruger Park.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park

4 Day Private Garden Route Tour from Cape Town (return)

Priced from pps R19500 $1038 £831 €973 A$1603 C$1430 NZ$1766 Full pricing info
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Gorgeous Tsitsikamma
Tour Duration
04 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
An affordable Private Garden Route Tour in South Africa. The ideal road trip for diverse scenery, nature, and adventure in Tsitsikamma, Knysna, Plett, and more.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Garden Route,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves

Greater Kruger Lodge Safari to Timbavati Game Reserve

Priced from pps R19895 $1059 £848 €993 A$1635 C$1459 NZ$1802 Full pricing info
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Bateleur walking safari
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An exceptional African bush experience offering comfortable safari accommodation and extended bush walks with professional guides and trackers, as well as guided open vehicle game drives in the Big Five Timbavati Private Game Reserve within Greater Kruger Park.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

4 Day Budget Kruger Safari to Klaserie Reserve Lodge

Priced from pps R22184 $1181 £945 €1107 A$1824 C$1627 NZ$2009 Full pricing info
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Klaserie Game Lodge pool area
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An excellent Budget Kruger Safari to Klaserie Reserve Lodge in Greater Kruger for crowd-free game viewing at a 4 star, family-friendly game lodge.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park

4 Day Greater Kruger Budget Lodge Safari to Thornybush

Priced from pps R34090 $1814 £1453 €1701 A$2802 C$2500 NZ$3087 Full pricing info
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Lodge wildlife pool
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Experience exceptional private wildlife viewing on this 4 day budget lodge safari in the Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa. Highlights include private game drives and optional guided bush walks in Thornybush Private Nature Reserve.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park,  
Thornybush Private Game Reserve

4 Day Greater Kruger Safari - Budget Balule Tented Lodge

Priced from pps R14050 $748 £599 €701 A$1155 C$1030 NZ$1272 Full pricing info
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Lion in greater kruger
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An intimate 4 Day budget safari to Greater Kruger National Park staying at a tented safari lodge in Balule Nature Reserve.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Kruger National Park

4 Day South Africa Safari - Kruger & Balule Tented Camp

Priced from pps R17050 $908 £727 €851 A$1402 C$1250 NZ$1544 Full pricing info
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Leopard drinking greater kruger
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Enjoy the best of both Kruger National Park & Balule Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger Park) on this 4-Day Budget South Africa Safari to Kruger & a Tented Camp
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Kruger National Park

4 Day Garden Route Safari in South Africa - Lodge Tour

Priced from pps R22990 $1224 £980 €1147 A$1890 C$1686 NZ$2082 Full pricing info
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Blue Crane at the private game reserve
Tour Duration
04 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
Experience the beauty of the Karoo & Garden Route on this 4-day lodge Garden Route Safari with a wildlife safari in Botlierskop Private Game Reserve.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Winelands,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves

4 Day Kruger National Park Safari

Priced from pps R17000 $905 £725 €848 A$1398 C$1247 NZ$1539 Full pricing info
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Kruger National Park Safari rhino and vehicle
Tour Duration
04 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
The 4 Day Kruger National Park Safari is a comfortable, yet cheap Kruger Lodge Safari. Explore Kruger Park, South Africa, with expert safari guides in a small group.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park

4 Day Private Tanzania Safari to Mikumi & Udzungwas

Priced from pps R22921 $1220 £977 €1144 A$1884 C$1681 NZ$2076 Full pricing info
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Mikumi lions
Tour Duration
04 days
From Dar Es Salaam to Dar Es Salaam
A budget-friendly, private Tanzania Safari to the uncrowded Southern Game Parks of Mikumi and Udzungwa Mountains. See Africa's wildlife, birds and wild habitats on game drives and forest walks with this budget lodge safari.
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Dar Es Salaam,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Southern Tanzania Circuit

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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 $7416 £5938 €6952 A$11453 C$10217 NZ$12617 Full pricing info
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