Our best African budget safari holidays are all about great value, affordable African budget safari holidays in Africa’s best game parks and reserves. For those looking to go on a safari the first thing one often worries about is how much does a safari cost. The majority of game lodges, bush camps and safari tours are relatively expensive given the costs of getting all those first-world luxuries in to the lodges and camps which are located in remote wilderness areas. Although few and far between, there are some fantastic budget bush lodges, safari camps and tours that offer exceptional value for money. The Safari Index team has provided a list of our top cheap, comfortable and affordable budget safaris that provide a great safari experience. These budget safari experiences are suitable for travellers looking for an affordable safari that won’t break the bank.
Due to the popularity of these affordable safari destinations it is advisable to book well in advance as they do get booked up quickly especially over weekends and public holidays.
!Xaus Lodge, Kgalagadi
!Xaus is situated in the dry and vast Kgalalgadi Transfrontier Park, which is renowned for its abundance of predators and birds of prey. This desert lodge is owned and run by the local Khomani San and Mier communities. !Xaus Lodge (the “!” represents a vocal click in the San language, but can also be pronounced as a K) blends into…
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Zimbabwe is one of Africa's key wildlife, nature and safari destinations. The landlocked Southern African country is home to the mighty Zambezi River, one of the largest in Africa; the legendary, world-famous Victoria Falls; and several parks and reserves that are sanctuaries for a plethora of large and small game species. The country also features several ancient and historically-significant sites.…
Enquire Now5-day Kruger & Lowveld Tour
South Africa’s Kruger National Park is renowned worldwide. This massive expanse of bushveld and wilderness is home to an incredible abundance of animal, plant, bird and reptile species. The area is also known for housing Africa’s iconic Big 5. On this 5-day safari tour, guests are taken on a comprehensive tour of the Kruger and surrounding area, for a chance…
Enquire NowAddo Main Rest Camp
The popular main rest camp of the Addo Elephant National Park offers a wide variety of accommodation units to suit all tastes and plenty of activities to keep visitors busy. A unique feature is the waterhole lookout point, floodlit at night, within the camp, as well as the underground hide, allowing close encounters with wildlife at the waterhole such as…
Enquire NowAffordable Cape Town Explorer
Cape Town is a fantastic city to explore. Steeped in history and full to the brim with natural beauty, you will be forgiven for not knowing where to start. That is why this 3-day Cape Town Explorer is the perfect fit for anyone wanting to visit the Mother City. You will be transported by an experienced guide to both historical…
Enquire NowAfrica on Foot, Klaserie
Africa on Foot is a safari company offering a great combination of walking and game drive safaris in a remote part of the Klaserie Game Reserve - a conservancy of privately owned game farms open to the Kruger Park. The camp is a traditional family-run bush camp where the atmosphere is homely and relaxed and the facilities rustic yet comfortable.…
Enquire NowAfricamps at Gowan Valley
AfriCamps at Gowan Valley is nestled in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal’s Midlands Meander route in the Balgowan are surrounded by captivating rolling green hills, endless fields, and mighty river all forming beautiful and mystical surroundings. The camp has an English countryside aura mixed with authentic South African hospitality and features five air-conditioned luxury tents which can sleep a maximum…
Enquire NowAfricamps at Hoedspruit
AfriCamps at Hoedspruit located in the Greater Kruger is an epitome of authentic safari, with its great mix of cultural heritage, magnificent landscapes and unparalleled wildlife sightings. The camp features eleven air-conditioned tents each with a wood burning fireplace, fully equipped kitchen with four burner hob,private barbecue area, wood-fired hot tub and a spacious private deck with stunning river and…
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AfriCamps at Ingwe is an outdoor adventurer and nature lover’s paradise situated in the Crags, a lush forest and Fynbos area close to the coastal town of Plettenberg Bay in the middle of the Garden Route. The camp features elevated tents with private viewing decks that offer breathtaking views of rolling green hill tops surrounded by indigenous forested valleys and…
Enquire NowAfricamps at Kam'Bati
AfriCamps at Kam’Bati is located on the confluence of the Sonderend River and Breede River on an Overberg farm in Swellendam. The camp has five luxury boutique camping tents which are nestled in a pristine serene forest close to the river. The air conditioned en-suite tents accommodate a maximum of five people each, and feature a fully appointed kitchen with…
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AfriCamps at Mackers is perched on the river bank of the Sabi River a short distance from Hazyview in Mpumalanga. The camp boasts ten air-conditioned luxury boutique glamping tents which sit along the riverbed and accommodate a maximum of five people . The tents are a combination of comfort and an authentic bush style, they feature a fully appointed kitchen…
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AfriCamps at Oakhurst is a large working farm perched high up in the mountains along the Garden Route covering a large area of pristine fynbos and indigenous forest. It features eight tents that overlook the beautiful Outeniqua mountain and surrounding rolling green fields graced by grazing cows and horses creating an authentic farm experience. The air conditioned tents can accommodate…
Enquire NowAfricamps at White Elephant Safaris
AfriCamps at White Elephant Safaris is located in the world's second oldest private reserve the Pongola Game Reserve which lies at the foot of the majestic Lebombo Mountains. The camp's twelve luxury tents are air conditioned, have two queen size beds and one single bed accommodating a maximum of five people. The well appointed tents boast a fully equipped kitchen…
Enquire NowAfricamps Klein Karoo
Africamps Klein Karoo is located on one of the biggest working Ostrich farms in Southern Africa, a ten minutes’ drive from Oudtshoorn just off the Garden route. A large section of the farm is set aside for an array of free roaming game like zebra, springbok, blue wildebeest, kudu, impala, eland, waterbuck and nyala .Twelve luxury boutique camping tents are…
Enquire NowAgulhas Rest Camp
Agulhas Rest Camp is found in the Agulhas National Park, at the point where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet (in which many ships have been wrecked over the centuries). The renowned Cape Agulhas Lighthouse can be found nearby. The camp offers sea views and provides comfortable, intimate accommodation in the Agulhas National Park. Agulhas boasts attractions such as the…
Enquire NowAi Ais Hotsprings Spa, Namibia
Ai-Ais Hotsprings Spa is a unique nature retreat in a dramatic setting. It is located on the southern end of the Fish River Canyon, among the mountains of the Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park in Namibia. The Fish River Canyon is the second largest canyon in the world, the largest in Africa, and is famous for its multi-day hiking trails. The…
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Antares Bush Camp is a small self-catering camp located in the Grietjie Nature Reserve within the Greater Kruger National Park. It offers a warm, authentic , relaxing and exclusive bush experience for small groups or families. The camp features five en-suite bedrooms with outside showers with one of the bedrooms set up as a family room featuring a queen bed…
Enquire NowBalule Satellite Camp, Kruger
Deep in the heart of the Kruger National Park, in the most exquisite topography, lies a small satellite camp. Named 'Balule' after the Tsonga word for the Olifants River, this camp is one of the best places for guests to experience nature first hand. Situated more or less in the centre of the Park, just south of Olifants Camp, Balule…
Enquire NowBamboeskamp Campsite, Namaqua
Renowned for its stunning, striking carpets of flowers that bloom after the spring rains, the Namaqua National Park in South Africa is one of nature's greatest spectacles. Butterflies, birds and long-tongued flies dart around among the flowers, seemingly overwhelmed by the abundance and diversity. The Speckled Cape Tortoise, the world's smallest, is found here. A number of rustic campsites can…
Enquire NowBaobab Hill Bush House, Pafuri
Baobab Hill Bush House is situated on a hill overlooking the Luvuvhu River in the northern Pafuri region of the Kruger National Park. This private homestead offers a secluded retreat in the bush, perfect for small groups and families. The house can sleep up to 8 people and consists of 4 bedrooms, as well as facilities that include a kitchen,…
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