How to Plan a Budget African Safari: The ultimate guide

planning a budget African safari require a thoughtful consideration as you will need o consider the season of the year when you are planning your safari adventure. Beside the season, you will also have to look at the choice of your accommodations and the transportation means you are planning to use. However, at vacation-safaris, we shall help you arrange your dream budget adventure just feel free to share with us your proposed itinerary for an expert view on how to carry out such experience.

Game Drives at Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Choose your Safari Destination Wisely

While choosing your safari destination, you will need to define what you need to do in terms of activities. Different countries offer better and cheaper safari experiences compared to others. You can have budget – friendly and memorable African Safari, if you choose to visit South Africa to explore Kruger National Park, or Botswana’s Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve. Another budget friendly African destination would be Etosha National Park in Northern Namibia, which is a world-renowned wildlife reserve.

Consider the Time of Year

During low season, safari prices can greatly change since there are fewer travelers during this season. There are changes made in accommodation prices as well as promotional rates offered by those doing different activities in some destinations.

With fewer guests in low season tour or safari operators can get better rates from lodges and Hotels thus lowering the safari prices. Many may have second thoughts of travelling during low season, since the low season coincides with the rainy season. But the traveler needs to note that there is less competition for animal viewing in different places and most of the reserves are less congested.

Join a Group Safari

Theirs is a benefit of joining a group Safari since costs of transport, accommodation, guide fees, are shared. With a group, you can be in position to negotiate better prices with tour operators thus making the trip more affordable. Group Safaris allow you to have a social experience, meeting new people and making new friends. This may better your safari experience and create a lifelong bond. Expect to have a more experienced guide with extensive knowledge in different areas of wildlife, Culture and traditions, as well as the geographic features of different areas.

Choose a Self-Drive Safari

You can have a budget friendly Safari if you choose to explore a destination on your own by self-driving. You can choose to rent a car to visit different places following your own program. It is cost effective than guided tours since it offers a variety of choices in the program flow, activities to do, possibility to make changes as you go, a range of accommodation options and time management. You will also cat on the cost as you won’t have to pay for the guide/ driver. For a self-drive safari, you will only have to come with your driving permit from your home country. That will be sufficient for you to do an African self-drive safari.

Select Budget Safari Lodges & Hotels

The choice of accommodations is significantly important in lowering your Budget. The Budget option usually provides basic facilities for a comfortable stay. They usually offer lower accommodation costs which enables one to allocate some funds to other safari activities. Budget lodges enable you to prioritize your spending on other items. Different destinations have got campsites that offer lower accommodation costs which can help you to save more. You will be able to connect with Nature and have a better experience. Campsites are usually surrounded by stunning natural landscapes. You will also have the opportunity to meet fellow travelers for greater experiences.

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Gorillas at Volcanoes National Park - Gorilla trekking

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