African Budget Safaris

07/06/2026

POV: You’ve traded traffic, emails and deadlines for a mokoro in the Okavango Delta.

Sahku gives us a first hand glimpse of his incredible Mokoro experience, seeing elephants and hippos up close and just how peaceful this experience is.

Visit our YouTube channel to watch our full series, videos are uploaded weekly

https://youtu.be/rB2J9OL58BE?si=yNKQTTFsP8Cjzx23

04/06/2026

10 days. 3 countries. Some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations — all on one overland safari.

From tracking black rhino in Etosha to poling through the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro, watching thousands of elephants drink from the Chobe River and finally standing in the spray of Victoria Falls — this route covers it all.

Namibia → Botswana → Zimbabwe. Budget-friendly, fully guided, and built for travellers who want the real Africa.

Swipe through to see what each day looks like, and follow us for more routes, itineraries and honest travel inspiration.

🔗 Full itinerary in bio .budgetsafaris

01/06/2026

We arrived in the Okavango Delta after hours of rough, muddy driving, tired, rattled, and quietly wondering whether the mission was worth it. On this safari, the mud nearly won, twice…..

Read our latest blog on the what it’s really like staying in the Okavango Delta.

What is an Okavango Delta safari really like? Muddy roads, mokoro rides, Khwai wildlife, Moremi game drives and honest Botswana overland safari advice.

31/05/2026

Since 2006, we’ve helped travellers find safaris that suit their budget, travel style and wishlist. From camping adventures and overland trips to more comfortable and luxury experiences too.

What matters most to us is helping people experience Africa in a way that feels right for them.

Our team genuinely knows Africa and the destinations we recommend because we’ve travelled them ourselves. Some of us have spent years exploring the continent and working in the safari industry, so the advice we give comes from real experience.

No one-size-fits-all trips.
No pushing the most expensive option.
Just honest advice and a genuine love for Africa.

If you’re thinking about an African safari, send us a message. We’re always happy to chat.

29/05/2026

Follow our videographer Sakhu as he journeys solo from Namibia to Victoria Falls, taking on muddy roads, riverside campsites and the incredible Okavango Delta

Our latest youtube episode captures one of the most surreal experiences of the trip — a traditional mokoro ride through the Delta surrounded by wildlife.

Watch the full adventure now on YouTube
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20/05/2026

Peak season safaris are popular for good reason — dry weather, excellent wildlife viewing, and some of Southern Africa’s best safari conditions.

In this month’s newsletter, we look at Botswana, Namibia & Victoria Falls safaris that offer great value without the rushed planning or inflated prices peak season often brings. Expect big wildlife, open landscapes, and practical timing ideas for 2026 safari travel. 🐘

Read more:
Peak-Season Safaris Without the Panic
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18/05/2026

Rain. Thunder. A lion in the middle of a storm.

What started as a normal afternoon game drive in Namibia’s Mahangu Game Reserve quickly turned into the wildest moment of Sakhu’s first African safari.

Muddy roads. Lightning cracking overhead. Elephants disappearing into the rain… and then, right at the peak of the storm, a lion appears.

So… is a safari still worth it in the rain?

Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel (link in our bio .budgetsafaris ) as Sakhu experiences Day 3 of our 10-day overland journey through Africa — the raw, unpredictable side of safari that most people never get to see.