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: 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 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: 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 05 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 02 Nov, 09 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov
South Africa Garden Route vacation, small group
Explore the diverse Cape region of South Africa
From £1,079 to £1,599£1,159 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 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: 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 02 Oct, 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 06 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov
Cape Town to Vic Falls small group tour
Adventure packed holiday from Cape Town to Victoria Falls.
From US $3,315US $2,652 to US $3,860 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 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 ...
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 ...
Up to US $680 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 04 Oct, 18 Oct, 01 Nov, 15 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 04 Oct, 18 Oct, 01 Nov, 15 Nov
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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: 22 Aug, 3 Oct, 5 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, 7 Aug, 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, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 4 Dec
October last minute safari availability. Book now and secure your 2026 African adventure.
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
October last minute safari availability. Book now and secure your 2026 African adventure.
Victoria Falls to Cape Town small group vacation
Explore the best of Southern Africa's wildlife and nature.
From US $3,155 to US $3,790 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec, 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
Late availability on these dates: 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 09 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov
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: 27 Aug, 12 Nov, 26 Nov
2027: 7 Jan, 25 Feb, 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
2027: 7 Jan, 25 Feb, 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
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: 27 Aug, 12 Nov, 26 Nov
2027: 7 Jan, 25 Feb, 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
2027: 7 Jan, 25 Feb, 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
Garden Route tour, South Africa
9 day tour which takes you along the famous Garden Route
From £929 to £1,349£999 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 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: 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 02 Oct, 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 06 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov
Kruger, coast and cape vacation in Southern Africa
African wildlife, friendly locals and relaxing beaches
From US $3,320US $2,971 to US $3,595US $3,470 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov, 19 Dec
Up to US $520 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 07 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 07 Nov
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: 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 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: 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 05 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 02 Nov, 09 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov
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£1,165 to £1,395 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 31 Aug, 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
Up to £130 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 31 Aug, 12 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 31 Aug, 12 Oct
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Southern Africa budget vacation
Discover the iconic wildlife and nature of South East Africa
From US $1,700US $1,302 to US $2,215 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 6 Sep, 11 Sep, 13 Sep, 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 ...
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 ...
Up to US $430 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 28 Aug, 04 Sep, 06 Sep, 11 Sep, 13 Sep, 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 25 Sep, 27 Sep, 02 Oct, 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 06 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 28 Aug, 04 Sep, 06 Sep, 11 Sep, 13 Sep, 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 25 Sep, 27 Sep, 02 Oct, 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 06 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov
The Grand Southern Africa safari
21-day tour from Cape Town to Victoria Falls
From £4,249 to £4,649 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Sep, 15 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 29 Sep, 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 ...
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 ...
Late availability on these dates: 12 Sep, 15 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 29 Sep, 06 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 27 Oct, 31 Oct, 03 Nov, 07 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov
