Budget vacations in South Africa
This is probably the best destination for a budget vacation in Africa. With fantastic roads, self drive is the easiest option; or join a small group tour with a private vehicle and specialist guide – and a kitty to keep costs down. Accommodation is not only wallet-friendly but unique – from safari camps to community homestays, rural smallholdings to backpacker lodges. Our budget travel vacations in South Africa bring you the best of the wildlife and adventure – priceless memories at minimal cost.
11 Budget vacations in South Africa found
Safari adventure holiday, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique
An extraordinary camping safari across South Eastern Africa
From US $2,985 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 23 Mar, 4 May, 22 Jun, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 14 Sep, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov
Camping safari in Southern Africa
Camping safari highlights of Zimbabwe, Botswana & Kruger
From US $2,235 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 30 Mar, 27 Apr, 11 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 3 Aug, 14 Sep, 26 Oct, 16 Nov, 7 Dec
Cape Town to Victoria Falls small group camping safari
Overland camping safari to Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe
From US $2,930 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 7 Mar, 30 May, 6 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec
Overland tour from Victoria Falls to Cape Town
Experience the incredible diversity of Southern Africa
From £1,295£1,165 to £1,425 23 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 7 Mar, 26 Apr, 9 Aug, 8 Nov, 31 Dec
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Cape Town to Johannesburg tour, South Africa
Stunning beaches, dense forests and abundant wildlife
From £1,145 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 22 May, 1 Sep, 1 Dec
2025: 23 Jan
2025: 23 Jan
South Africa Garden Route vacation, small group
Explore the diverse Cape region of South Africa
From £879 to £1,319£899 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul
Greater Kruger safari in South Africa
The perfect short safari in Manyaleti Game Reserve
From R12,900 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Southern Africa budget vacation
Discover the iconic wildlife and nature of South East Africa
From US $1,820US $1,464 to US $2,170 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 16 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 16 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 7 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 21 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 11 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 15 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 13 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 15 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2025: 3 Jan, 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb ...
2025: 3 Jan, 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb ...
Up to US $360 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 16 Feb, 01 Mar, 08 Mar, 15 Mar, 05 Apr, 12 Apr, 26 Apr, 03 May, 10 May
Late availability on these dates: 16 Feb, 01 Mar, 08 Mar, 15 Mar, 05 Apr, 12 Apr, 26 Apr, 03 May, 10 May
Garden Route tour, South Africa
9-Day tour which takes you along the famous ‘Garden Route’
From £729 to £1,099£749 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul
The Grand Southern Africa safari
21-day tour from Cape Town to Victoria Falls
From £2,649£2,251 to £3,679 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 19 Mar, 30 Mar, 2 Apr, 6 Apr, 27 Apr, 30 Apr, 11 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 1 Jun, 4 Jun, 8 Jun, 11 Jun, 15 Jun, 25 Jun, 29 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 13 Jul, 16 Jul, 20 Jul, 23 Jul, 3 Aug, 24 Aug, 27 Aug, 31 Aug, 3 Sep, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 17 Sep, 21 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 5 Oct, 8 Oct, 12 Oct, 15 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 29 Oct, 2 Nov, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 16 Nov, 19 Nov, 23 Nov, 26 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 10 Dec, 14 Dec, 17 Dec
Kruger, coast and cape vacation in Southern Africa
African wildlife, friendly locals and relaxing beaches
From US $3,325US $2,882 to US $3,770 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 17 Feb, 9 Mar, 13 Apr, 15 Jun, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
2025: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 15 Feb, 15 Mar, 12 Apr, 17 May, 14 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 8 Nov, 29 Nov, 20 Dec
2025: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 15 Feb, 15 Mar, 12 Apr, 17 May, 14 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 8 Nov, 29 Nov, 20 Dec
Up to US $500 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 17 Feb, 09 Mar, 13 Apr
Late availability on these dates: 17 Feb, 09 Mar, 13 Apr
