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Daniel from African Budget Safaris guided us through the booking very professionally with documentation arriving in good time. We had many questions and they were always answered promptly. The campin... See more
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African Budget Safaris made everything easy. They answered all our questions promptly. Information provided was very useful and sent in good time. An excellent itinerary. Superb hotels and camps. St... See more
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The trip was fantastic 💕👏💕We saw so much wildlife it was beyond belief. Our accommodations everywhere were fantastic. Our guides super professional and friendly. We felt extremely safe the whole ti... See more
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About African Budget Safaris
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AFRICAN SAFARIS
- on your budget -
Since 2006, thousands of travellers from across the world have embarked on their dream African safari with our help - and without breaking the bank.
Are you still in the early stages of planning or ready to book your safari trip? Either way, our friendly team of travel experts can help you experience the African safari of a lifetime - on your budget. As our many happy customers have shared in their positive reviews of our service.
What You Get with ABS
Why Choose African Budget Safaris?
Our experienced team of local travel experts is based in Cape Town, South Africa. We love Africa and have all travelled the continent flat, from Kenya and Ethiopia to Botswana and Madagascar.
Together we have over a century's worth of experience in African travel which is why we design and curate the best value-for-money safaris in Africa.
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Talk to one of our friendly travel experts and we'll make your dream safari become a reality.
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#1 for Budget Travel in Africa
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- We Know Africa. Let us Take You There!
- Enjoy peace of mind while you explore Africa with the prompt and reliable support and advice of our experienced African travel experts - before, during, and after your trip.
- Excellent Value - More Africa for Less
- Experience more of Africa for less with our carefully curated and skillfully customised affordable safari tours that offer excellent value for money without compromising on quality.
- African Travel Experts in Africa
- Know that you are in good hands with our friendly safari professionals living in Africa and love it! We are based in South Africa and have travelled the continent extensively. Collectively our team has over a century of experience travelling and working in the African safari industry.
- Legit and Reputable Safari Agency
- Founded in 2006, African Budget Safaris is a well-established travel agent specializing in affordable African safaris and tours. As members of the African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA), South African Tourism Services Association (SATSA) and Cape Town Tourism (CTT) our company is known and trusted.
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SATSA Bonded
Member of the South African Tourism Services Association (SATSA) since 2009 providing a financial guarantee to you, the traveller, against any deposits made to us.
Contact info
4 Apostle Road, 7806, Cape Town, South Africa
- +27 21 791 0878
- info@africanbudgetsafaris.com
- www.africanbudgetsafaris.com
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harriet
A stellar safari experience
Deciding on taking an African safari can be a daunting proposition. If this is a first time experience, it can be difficult knowing where to start. When my wife and i decided this was something we were finally going to do, we turned to Trip Advisor and chose to go with African Budget Safari due to their stellar reviews. It was a most fortunate decision. From our very first inquiry, we received prompt and informative replies. Harriet was the agent with whom we dealt. She was always friendly and professional in answering our many questions and expertly guided us through the journey helping us choose the safari package that was best suited to our wants and needs. Every detail of our safari was set forth prior to our departure and we left feeling secure that we were well taken care of by an experienced consultant. Our total experience was indeed a stellar one from the accommodations, to the guides, to the transport from place to place. All aspects were dealt with efficiently. We truly experienced the safari of our dreams, and we have African Budget Safari and their constituents to thank for it, Bravo!
November 29, 2017
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amazing service
amazing service
we booked our Tanzania safari/Zanzibar with the help of Harriet Purser, who was always so kind to help us with any questions and adapt the trip to our wishes. Would thoroughly recommend it to anyone thinking of doing a safari, you don't have to think about anything, just enjoy! thank you!
November 29, 2017
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