African Budget Safaris

01/11/2026

Love a holiday with a good book 😉

African Budget Safaris

29/10/2026

Who wants to see Kruger National Park brimming with new life?

Then the green season is the right time to visit! Between November to April Kruger turns green from all the summer rain and it’s peak birthing season.

Bird life is also abundant making it a really exciting time visit Kruger National Park and Greater Kruger.

Join us as we dive into everything you would want to know about visiting Kruger over on our YouTube channel - find the link in our bio African Budget Safaris

28/10/2026

Save 20% off your Festive Safari!

How about Christmas or New Year away — or one unforgettable African journey covering both?

Save 20% on selected departures of these overland safaris, with lodge accommodation and plenty to explore along the way.

Choose your dates below, then let our local safari experts help you find the right tour.

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26/10/2026

A beautiful safari lodge makes the hours between activities more comfortable, but an excellent safari guide transforms what happens beyond the camp gates.

Great guides don’t just find wildlife; they interpret behaviour, position the vehicle for the best sightings, and decide when to wait rather than race towards the next sighting.

So, does your guide matter more than your lodge?

Does your safari guide matter more than your lodge? Learn how guiding affects wildlife sightings, photography, safety and the overall safari experience.

23/10/2026

Wondering when the best time to visit Kruger is?

May - September: dry winter season, less vegetation and more chance of spotting wildlife
October - April: lush summer season, green landscapes, lots of baby animals! And incredible bird life.

What would you choose?

20/10/2026

I think we’re doing something right..!

With so many 5-star reviews on tripadvisor, it was time to say thanks to the wonderful travellers who’ve trusted us with their African adventures.

To everyone who’s taken the time to leave a review — thank you! We really do appreciate it!

Have a read about our travellers adventures below 👇

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16/10/2026

What if you could book your 2027 African safari at 2026 prices?

If an African adventure is on your wish list for next year, this is worth a look!

African Budget Safaris has 84 selected 2027 overland tours available at 2026 prices when you book by 27 November 2026

And there’s plenty to choose from!

- Explore Tanzania’s Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater before unwinding on Zanzibar’s beaches.

- Combine a Kenyan safari with chimpanzee trekking and the option of seeing mountain gorillas in Uganda.

- with Mozambique’s tropical coastline.

With camping and lodge-based options, plus trips ranging from 10-day safaris to longer multi-country adventures, you can find a journey that suits the way you want to experience Africa.

Why wait until 2027 to start planning?
Explore the eligible tours, compare your options and secure 2026 pricing before the offer ends.

Browse all 84 early-bird tours:
https://www.africanbudget­safaris.com/discounts-and-specials/early-bird-black-friday-overland-tours-2027-at-2026-rate/

Selected tours only. Book by 27 November 2026. Check individual tour details and availability.

15/10/2026

Planning an African adventure for 2027?

Book selected 2027 overland tours by 27 November 2026 and pay 2026 prices.

With 84 eligible tours across East and Southern Africa, choose from short gorilla and wildlife safaris to longer multi-country adventures.

Find all the details below ⬇️

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14/10/2026

“I’m going on a Serengeti safari” sounds straightforward. In reality, the Serengeti isn't one single safari area. It’s a massive ecosystem spanning two countries, with national parks, conservation areas, private reserves and wildlife corridors all fitting together like one very large, very wild puzzle.

Read the latest blog here ⬇️

Understand Serengeti National Park vs the Greater Serengeti ecosystem, including Ndutu, Grumeti and the Masai Mara, and where to safari when.

12/10/2026

An African safari should leave you exhilarated, not quietly thrilled when your guide announces that the afternoon drive has been cancelled.

Yet safari fatigue is real….

Safari fatigue is real. Learn how to pace game drives, camp changes, early starts and downtime so you still love your African safari on day 10.