Southern Africa Budget Safaris

Tailored Southern Africa Journeys Curated For You!

Are you looking for a safari package tailored to your preferences and interests? Whether you have a dream destination in mind or a specific experience you’d like to enjoy, we’ll help you craft a bespoke safari that reflects your style, interests, and timeline.

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ZIMBABWE · ZAMBIA · BOTSWANA · NAMIBIA · SOUTH AFRICA

Big Africa.

Small budget.

Victoria Falls, Chobe, the Okavango Delta and Kruger on real safaris built for travellers who want the wild without the luxury price tag.

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adventure

Victoria Falls, Chobe, the Okavango Delta and Kruger on real safaris built for travellers who want the wild without the luxury price tag.

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Victoria Falls Adventure | 3 Days

Guided walk through the rainforest, sunset cruise on the Zambezi and a free afternoon for rafting or the bridge.

Starting $2356 | View Trip

Victoria Falls and Chobe Safari | 4 Days

Two countries in one short trip. See the falls, then cross to Kasane for game drives and a Chobe River cruise.

Starting $2356 | View Trip

Okavango and Chobe Camping | 7 Days

Mokoro trips in the Delta, bush camps under the stars and game drives through Moremi and Chobe.

Starting $2356 | View Trip

Namibia Highlights | 10 Days

Red dunes at Sossusvlei, the coast at Swakopmund and waterholes in Etosha on one overland route.

Starting $2356 | View Trip

Victoria Falls Adventure | 3 Days

Guided walk through the rainforest, sunset cruise on the Zambezi and a free afternoon for rafting or the bridge.

Starting $2356 | View Trip

Victoria Falls Adventure | 3 Days

Guided walk through the rainforest, sunset cruise on the Zambezi and a free afternoon for rafting or the bridge.

Starting $2356 | View Trip

Victoria Falls Adventure | 3 Days

Guided walk through the rainforest, sunset cruise on the Zambezi and a free afternoon for rafting or the bridge.

Starting $2356 | View Trip

Victoria Falls Adventure | 3 Days

Guided walk through the rainforest, sunset cruise on the Zambezi and a free afternoon for rafting or the bridge.

Starting $2356 | View Trip

DESTINATIONS

Five countries.

One road trip.

Borders here are close together. Start at Victoria Falls and you can be in Botswana, Zambia or Namibia by lunch.

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ZIMBABWE

Victoria Falls, Hwange, Mana Pools, Matobo Hills

ZAMBIA

Livingstone, South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi

BOTSWANA

Chobe, Okavango Delta, Moremi, Makgadikgadi Pans

NAMIBIA

Etosha, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland

SOUTH AFRICA

Kruger, Cape Town, Garden Route, Drakensberg

More than

game drives

Add a thrill to any trip. Book activities with your safari or on their own.

Travel Guides

Southern Africa is one of the easiest safari regions to explore on a sensible budget, and one of the easiest to get wrong. Kruger, the Okavango Delta, Etosha, Hwange and Victoria Falls are all within reach of each other. Their costs, road conditions, seasons and border rules are very different, though. A route that looks simple on a map can mean long transfer days, a second visa or lodge rates that double in peak months. These guides are there to help with those choices. Each one covers the questions travellers ask us before they book: is this destination right for me, when is the wildlife at its best, what will it cost, where is it worth spending money and where can I save. Where there’s a trade-off, we tell you, whether it’s green-season prices against dry-season game viewing or self-drive freedom against a guide’s local knowledge. That way you can narrow down to the trip that suits your time, budget and travel style.

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Multi-Country Safari Itinerary: South Africa, Namibia & Botswana

Budget Accommodation Types on Safari: Backpacker Lodge, Guesthouse & Camping

What our

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   Jowi N 
 
 
 
 Verified Memorable Experience
The staff was so kind, booking process was easy. We all had fun and the experience was worth it. We plan to come back next summer holiday. Thank you Africanvacation safaris.
  
 
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   Miguel M 
 
 
 
 Verified They were very organized, planned a great itinerary hitting all the highlights, and flexible at the same time.
I used African Vacation Safaris for my trip to Victoria falls and Botswana. It was my first safari and I was traveling solo. They were very organized, planned a great itinerary hitting all the highlights, and flexible at the same time. The guide I had was very kind, respectful, patient and caring. The guides on activities made me feel safe. I recommend this safari company.
  
 
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   Bryan B 
 
 
 
 Verified Explore the Untamed Beauty of Africa with Unforgettable Wildlife Adventures.
Good 2 Days Pilanesberg National Park Safari trip from Johannesburg. Worth watching big 5 in wild life. Tour Operator African Vacation Safaris Selectively choose the best guide Renita is excellent guide and extremely good in knowledge and kept guiding on all important points. Time well spent.
  
 
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   Quinton M 
 
 
 
 Verified African Vacation Safaris – A Memorable Journey of Nature and Adventure.
After booking a flight, we decided to go to Zimbabwe. I and my sister were a little worried when we found this travel destination of 9 Days Best of Zimbabwe Safari, at first, but because we had prior booked with African Vacation Safaris in 2017 for Uganda and Kenya, we gave it a try. But also compared to well-known safari countries such as Uganda, Kenya and South Africa, Zimbabwe has relatively little information. It turned out that my choice was correct! First of all, if you have any questions, the Staff of African Vacation Safaris would answer them quickly. They were very patient and discussed with me the most suitable solution. The trip has begun!! From the airport pick-up, hotel, restaurant and safari itinerary, every detail is as expected, or even better! Thanks to the person in charge of the travel operator and the tour guide Samuel for their enthusiastic assistance, I had no regrets on this trip! If you are interested in traveling to Southern Africa, I recommend you to choose this travel agency. Good value for money. Great service door to door-pick up and drop off. Informative about Victoria falls history while sharing his top tips throughout the tour. He assisted us in taking pictures/photos and allowed us stop at an ATM to get money for the souvenir stalls. We felt safe and thoroughly enjoyed our safari with African Vacation Safaris agency.
  
 
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   SUPER W 
 
 
 
 Verified Good experience
Gorilla Habituation Experience in Uganda-Magnificent Gorilla encounters This was a wonderful experience. It was unique from what I have read up. Trackers get sent out in the morning from 6am to follow the family and to Habituate them in Rushaga Sector. They use pangas and machetes and make grunting noises to get the family used to them. Our team entered the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest where the gorilla family were being tracked, needed to try and get to them. The terrain is difficult to navigate, as you are following the path that the gorillas are going through and they really move off any beaten track. And the guides from African Vacation Safaris are on the move the entire time. We spent 4 hours following the gorilla family and got to see how they naturally move around the forest, eating and playing. They are truly majestic. You need to be fit for this Uganda experience, otherwise you will miss out. Wear long sleeves, pants, closed light shoes, and have a face mask available. There are so many bugs. Bug spray is also a must. This is the more expensive option for tracking in Uganda, but well worth the money. The African Vacation Safaris guides, trackers and drivers are very experienced and really ensured that we were safe and that we enjoyed the experience. A bundle of thanks to Eric of African Vacation Safaris for his all-around knowledge about these Gentle endangered Giants of Bwindi Forest