Budget holidays in South Africa
This is probably the best destination for a budget holiday 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 holidays in South Africa bring you the best of the wildlife and adventure – priceless memories at minimal cost.
11 Budget holidays in South Africa found
Safari adventure holiday, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique
An extraordinary camping safari across South Eastern Africa
From €2,790 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 23 Mar, 4 May, 22 Jun, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 14 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov
Kruger, coast and cape holiday in Southern Africa
African wildlife, friendly locals and relaxing beaches
From £2,455£2,100 to £2,800£2,655 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 9 Dec, 16 Dec
2024: 13 Jan, 17 Feb, 9 Mar, 13 Apr, 11 May, 15 Jun, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
2024: 13 Jan, 17 Feb, 9 Mar, 13 Apr, 11 May, 15 Jun, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
Up to £700 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 09 Dec, 16 Dec, 13 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 09 Dec, 16 Dec, 13 Jan
Overland tour from Victoria Falls to Cape Town
Experience the incredible diversity of Southern Africa
From £1,195 to £1,425 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 17 Nov
2024: 7 Mar, 26 Apr, 28 Jun, 9 Aug, 18 Sep, 8 Nov, 31 Dec
2024: 7 Mar, 26 Apr, 28 Jun, 9 Aug, 18 Sep, 8 Nov, 31 Dec
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: 30 Mar, 22 May, 1 Sep, 11 Oct, 1 Dec
2025: 23 Jan
2025: 23 Jan
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South Africa Garden Route holiday, small group
Explore the diverse Cape region of South Africa
From £879 to £1,319£899 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2024: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 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
2024: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 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 holiday
Discover the iconic wildlife and nature of South East Africa
From £1,310£1,188 to £1,515 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2024: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 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, 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 ...
2024: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 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, 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 ...
Up to £290 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec, 05 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 02 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec, 05 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 02 Feb
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:
2023: 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2024: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 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
2024: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 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 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 6 Jan, 9 Jan, 13 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 27 Jan, 30 Jan, 3 Feb, 6 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 20 Feb, 24 Feb, 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 16 Mar, 19 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 2 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 20 Apr, 23 Apr, 27 Apr, 30 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 14 May, 18 May, 21 May, 28 May, 1 Jun, 4 Jun, 8 Jun, 11 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 25 Jun, 29 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 13 Jul, 16 Jul, 20 Jul, 23 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 24 Aug, 27 Aug ...
Camping safari in Southern Africa
Camping safari highlights of Zimbabwe, Botswana & Kruger
From €2,090 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 6 Jan, 3 Feb, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 13 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 5 Oct, 26 Oct, 16 Nov, 7 Dec
Cape Town to Victoria Falls small group camping safari
Overland camping safari to Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe
From €2,740 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 1 Feb, 7 Mar, 25 Apr, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec
