Cheap African safari package holidays

A safari is one of the most exciting and unforgettable vacations you will ever take. Most travellers’ bucket lists include this life-changing encounter. However, cheap African safaris are difficult to find – see our entire guide to African safari pricing.
Our budget African safari trips and packages are designed to provide authentic, value-for-money safari experiences in the continent’s most renowned places; check our recommended safaris below.
Our inexpensive African safari packages include authentic itineraries in Kenya and Tanzania. Our excursions include sites such as the Masai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, so you won’t miss out on any of East Africa’s best adventures.
Our Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa safari packages are all very reasonably priced. Our best-value itineraries allow you to see some of Southern Africa’s most spectacular wildlife and scenery for far less than you might expect. We’ve reduced the luxury factor, but with iconic big game spots like Botswana’s Okavango Delta and South Africa’s Kruger National Park, as well as must-see Cape Town and Victoria Falls, you won’t miss it.

Tips for Booking an Affordable African Safari

1. Stay longer in one place.
Internal flights in Africa may be expensive, so focusing your holiday on a single park or game reserve is an excellent strategy to reduce the number of domestic flights and vehicle transfers. Make your decision based on what you want to see and do during your safari. If you want to view the Big Five, head to the Kruger or Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Parks. If you want to see the Great Wildebeest Migration, visit the Masai Mara between July and November, or the Serengeti from December to July.
2. Choose the Right Destination.
When scheduling a cheap African safari, you must choose the destination that best fits your budget. While East Africa is synonymous with safari, visiting countries like Kenya and Tanzania can be expensive due to high national park fees and long distances between sites.
While Botswana and Zambia may be more economical African safari sites than East Africa, some, such as the Okavango Delta, are isolated and can only be reached by charter plane, increasing your vacation costs.
The best economical African safari sites are those that are easily accessible, include a diverse range of game reserves, and charge fees in local currency rather than US dollars. South Africa and Namibia are better suited to low-cost African safaris due to their favorable currency rates and excellent infrastructure for self-drive holidays and camping trips. Zimbabwe is another destination that provides excellent value for money, with low lodging, food, and transportation expenditures.
3. Choose a Local Safari Operator.
Booking your trip with a reputable safari company based in Africa not only gives you better rates, but it also allows your travel agent to provide you with a carefully curated list of trusted suppliers. You’ll also have professional support 24/7 on the ground, rather than at a call center in another time zone!
4. Consider a self-drive holiday.
If you’re an independent traveller or an adventurous family, a self-drive holiday will provide you with an economical African safari experience. Renting a vehicle in South Africa and Namibia is simple, with strong infrastructure, road networks, and safari parks.
5. Compromise on luxury.
Compromising on the level of luxury at your lodging might significantly cut your costs. Staying at a tented camp rather than a luxury safari lodge provides not only an authentic and affordable African safari experience, but also the romance of sleeping under canvas in the African bush. It also doesn’t mean you have to rough it; most tented safari camps feature flush bathrooms, hot showers, comfy mattresses, and even swimming pools.
6. Travel During the Low/Green Season.
Safari’s low season typically corresponds with Africa’s rainy season. Safari tour and hotel prices are typically lower at this time of year, which ranges from November to April, depending on the destination.
However, affordable African safaris are not the only reason to travel during the low or green season. The rains convert the African bush into lush, verdant vistas, creating spectacular photographic opportunities. Furthermore, there are significantly fewer tourists in the national parks and game reserves.