Southern Africa Budget Tours and Affordable Trip Packages 2025/2026
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78 Budget Trips in Southern Africa with 206 Reviews
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South Africa Escape
4.7
This tour was amazing! Definitely a must do! As usual, Expat manage to cram so much into such a short amount of time without making it feel rushed! Matt, our Tour Guide, made sure everything ran smoothly and made sure this experience was the best for everyone. His knowledge of South Africa and all of the animals in Kruger was phenomenal. The accomodation was very clean and comfortable, and the included meals were absolutely delicious. If you're heading to South Africa, this tour is a must!
Wildlife
Garden Route and Addo
5
Very fast paced but we get a lot of activities is that make it worth it. Our tour manager *Personal details removed by Feefo* was the best. He’s very knowledgeable, keeps us on track, and made the bus rides so much fun. We had a few activities cancel due to weather but *Personal details removed by Feefo* always made sure there was more to do to make up for it.
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Vic Falls to Cape Town
5
Every single place that I visited from Vic Falls to Cape Town, it was totally full of epic. Astonishing, breathtaking, beautiful and wild side of Africa is what I experienced.
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Okavango Experience
5
We saw a T-shirt in Africa that said “it’s not a holiday, it’s an adventure!“ This sums up exactly what this trip is about. Although it took some stamina to camp the entire time and the bus trips were long to get from destination to destination, this was an adventure like no other. Spinning, two nights roughing it in Okavango Delta was magical and we heard lions roaring at night. Our guides were outstanding and the food was better than I could possibly expect, especially since our cook did it all in a campground the safari walks and drives did not disappoint!
Because we were there in July, the nights were bitterly cold, but we stayed cozy in the tents. This is definitely a trip for those seeking authentic adventure, but not for those who are uncomfortable with idea of sleeping in a tent for 10 days. Our Guide Pappy was, always so patient and so thorough with all of us and was a wealth of knowledge about the region. I love this trip, but it definitely is not for those unused to roughing it or are expecting luxury.
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39-day Gorillas to Victoria Falls Accommodated
5
This was an excellent Safari. The Tour was as described for style and is not for the faint hearted. We observed all of the animals and birdlife you could wish for. This was a real adventure and both my Wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The itinery could do with an update although in the grand scheme of things would not have made much difference.
ExplorerWildlife
Cape, Safari and Falls
4.9
The trip gave a good overview of southern africa and was well paced. was an amazing tour manager and the guides at the different locations are also great.
AdventureNational parks
Essence of South Africa
4.6
Overall this was an excellent tour. The Cape Town section was great with a wide variety of sites to visit. The lunch at Penguino in Hermanus was delicious and hilarious. The Cullinan Hotel was very good and we appreciated the visit to the District Six museum - an eye opener. However, the transition to Hoedspruit was poor - we were not given our flight times, the flight was delayed for 5 hours, there was no direct communication with Trafalgar. That was redeemed at the Karongwe game reserve - great game viewing (Big 5 + cheetahs in 2 days) with skilled rangers and simple, comfortable accommodation. The food was good except, surprisingly, the meat was tough. The staff there were very courteous and friendly. The brief visit to Johannesburg was very good: the guided tours to the Old Fort Prison and new Constitutional Court and to Regina Mundi church and other sites in Soweto were really great. As former South Africans, we thought this tour gave all of us an excellent, short overview of the Cape, the Bush and Johannesburg. And we appreciated the personalized attention to detail from Trafalgar s guides.
Wildlife
Vic Falls to Kruger
5
Set out on a quest for Africa’s legendary wildlife with the "Vic Falls to Kruger" tour, a 9-day road journey from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg. Travelers will experience the thrill of safari in three premier parks—Hwange, Matobo, and Kruger—searching for the Big Five and more. This moderately active group trip also invites you to connect with local culture in a Limpopo province village and discover South Africa’s modern capital. With all accommodations, meals, and transport provided, this tour package combines diverse landscapes, rich traditions, and world-class wildlife viewing. Particularly unique is its blend of top-tier game parks and authentic village interactions, making it a well-rounded trip for anyone passionate about nature and culture.
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Kruger, Coast & Cape
5
Craving an adventure that captures the soul of southern Africa? The "Kruger, Coast & Cape" tour takes you from Johannesburg to Cape Town over 22 unforgettable days. This moderately active trip combines game drives in Kruger National Park, golden beaches, and the lush wetlands of the St Lucia Estuary. Meet Xhosa communities in Cintsa, hike scenic coastlines, and end with two lively nights in Cape Town. Accommodation, meals, and transport are provided, letting you focus on exploring. The standout feature is its comprehensive coverage—from savanna to city, beach to vineyard—making this tour package a diverse and richly rewarding journey for those with a love of varied scenery and local culture.
Road tripWildlife
Cape, Safari and Falls 35 to 45
5
This was a once in a lifetime trip and I highly recommend taking it! The logistics it takes to move through 4 countries in 11 days is a lot, and it was extremely smooth with contiki. The trip manager was top notch, he was knowledgeable, informative, caring and respectful. The add ons add up, make sure you are prepared for that, but every add on I did was absolutely worth it and I would recommend taking advantage of all the add ons you can. One thing to call out is in Kruger you truly camp in tents (I would not define this as “glamping”) it cooled down enough for us to be semi-comfortable but be prepped to rough it for two nights. Even with the camping, Kruger and the guided safari drives was the highlight of the trip. If you can, take this trip!! You won’t regret it.
WildlifeNational parks