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.
16 Budget vacations in South Africa found
Cape Town, Kruger and Victoria Falls vacation, South Africa
Great value highlights tour of South Africa
From £2,750 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Garden Route tour from Cape Town
South Africa's Garden Route in 6 Days: safari, coast, wine
From £769 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2027: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 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
2027: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 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
Late availability on these dates: 05 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 02 Nov, 09 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 07 Dec, 14 Dec
South Africa Garden Route vacation, small group
Explore the diverse Cape region of South Africa
From £1,079 to £1,159 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul
2027: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul
Late availability on these dates: 02 Oct, 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 06 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 04 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec
Cape Town to Vic Falls small group tour
Adventure packed holiday from Cape Town to Victoria Falls.
From US $3,270US $2,652 to US $4,075 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 6 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 30 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 26 Dec
2028: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 21 May, 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct ...
2027: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 30 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 26 Dec
2028: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 21 May, 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct ...
Up to US $680 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 20 Sep, 04 Oct, 18 Oct, 01 Nov, 15 Nov, 06 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 20 Sep, 04 Oct, 18 Oct, 01 Nov, 15 Nov, 06 Dec
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Southern Africa camping safari
Camping safari highlights of Zimbabwe, Botswana & Kruger
From US $2,575 to US $2,780 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 3 Oct
2027: 2 Jan, 30 Jan, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 31 Jul, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 4 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 30 Jan, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 31 Jul, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 4 Dec
Safari adventure holiday, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique
Camping safari along South Eastern Africa's trade route
From US $3,545 to US $3,830 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Sep, 24 Oct
2027: 20 Mar, 1 May, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 11 Sep, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov
2027: 20 Mar, 1 May, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 11 Sep, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov
Victoria Falls to Cape Town small group vacation
Explore the best of Southern Africa's wildlife and nature.
From US $2,995US $2,688 to US $3,790 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 5 Mar, 2 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 12 Nov, 3 Dec, 31 Dec
2028: 3 Mar, 31 Mar, 28 Apr, 12 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 10 Nov, 1 Dec, 29 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 5 Mar, 2 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 12 Nov, 3 Dec, 31 Dec
2028: 3 Mar, 31 Mar, 28 Apr, 12 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 10 Nov, 1 Dec, 29 Dec
Up to US $670 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 25 Sep, 09 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 25 Sep, 09 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec
Cape Town to Victoria Falls small group camping safari
Overland camping safari to Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe
From US $3,475 to US $3,760 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Nov
2027: 7 Jan, 18 Mar, 22 Apr, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
2027: 7 Jan, 18 Mar, 22 Apr, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
A few spots left for November 2026 departures - enquire now!
Cape to Windhoek Namib desert camping safari
Camping safari from Cape Town to Sossusvlei & Etosha
From US $2,845 to US $3,080 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Nov
2027: 7 Jan, 18 Mar, 22 Apr, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
2027: 7 Jan, 18 Mar, 22 Apr, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
A few spots left for November 2026 departures - enquire now!
Garden Route tour, South Africa
9 day tour which takes you along the famous Garden Route
From £929 to £999 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul
2027: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul
Late availability on these dates: 02 Oct, 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 06 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 04 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec
Kruger, coast and cape vacation in Southern Africa
African wildlife, friendly locals and relaxing beaches
From US $3,450US $2,971 to US $3,595 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov, 19 Dec
Up to US $520 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 07 Nov, 19 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 07 Nov, 19 Dec
The Garden Route budget tour, 5 days
South Africa's Garden Route in 5 days: safari, coast, wine
From £699 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2027: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 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
2027: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 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
Late availability on these dates: 05 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 02 Nov, 09 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 07 Dec, 14 Dec
Overland tour from Victoria Falls to Cape Town
An epic overland camping adventure from Victoria Falls to Cape Town!
From £1,445£1,084 to £1,545 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Sep, 21 Nov
2027: 2 Jan, 27 Feb, 22 May, 7 Aug, 18 Sep, 20 Nov
2028: 1 Jan
2027: 2 Jan, 27 Feb, 22 May, 7 Aug, 18 Sep, 20 Nov
2028: 1 Jan
Up to £360 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 19 Sep, 21 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 19 Sep, 21 Nov
Cape Town to Johannesburg tour, South Africa
Overland camping adventure: South Africa, Garden Route & Lesotho!
From £1,295 to £1,395 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Oct, 14 Dec
2027: 25 Jan, 22 Mar, 30 Aug, 11 Oct, 13 Dec
2028: 24 Jan
2027: 25 Jan, 22 Mar, 30 Aug, 11 Oct, 13 Dec
2028: 24 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 12 Oct, 14 Dec
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Southern Africa budget vacation
Discover the iconic wildlife and nature of South East Africa
From US $1,615US $1,190 to US $2,190 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 25 Sep, 27 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 25 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 9 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 30 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 13 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 27 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 11 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 8 Aug, 13 Aug, 15 Aug, 20 Aug, 22 Aug, 27 Aug ...
2027: 1 Jan, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 9 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 30 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 13 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 27 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 11 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 8 Aug, 13 Aug, 15 Aug, 20 Aug, 22 Aug, 27 Aug ...
Up to US $520 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 25 Sep, 27 Sep, 02 Oct, 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 06 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 25 Sep, 27 Sep, 02 Oct, 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 06 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec
The Grand Southern Africa safari
21-day tour from Cape Town to Victoria Falls
From £4,249£3,612 to £4,649 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 27 Oct, 31 Oct, 3 Nov, 7 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 5 Dec, 15 Dec, 19 Dec, 22 Dec
2027: 5 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 6 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 20 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 6 Mar, 9 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 20 Apr, 24 Apr, 27 Apr, 1 May, 4 May, 11 May, 15 May, 18 May, 25 May, 29 May, 1 Jun, 5 Jun, 8 Jun ...
2027: 5 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 6 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 20 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 6 Mar, 9 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 20 Apr, 24 Apr, 27 Apr, 1 May, 4 May, 11 May, 15 May, 18 May, 25 May, 29 May, 1 Jun, 5 Jun, 8 Jun ...
Up to £630 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 27 Oct, 31 Oct, 03 Nov, 07 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 01 Dec, 05 Dec, 15 Dec, 19 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 06 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 27 Oct, 31 Oct, 03 Nov, 07 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 01 Dec, 05 Dec, 15 Dec, 19 Dec
