South Africa Budget Tours

South Africa Budget Tours

Tours to South Africa:

• Best South Africa Safari Tours from Johannesburg
• South Africa Tours from Port Elizabeth
• Top South Africa Tours from Cape Town
• Kruger Park Safari Tours
• Garden Route Tours
• Panaorama Tours
• Small Group Safaris South Africa

South Africa Safari Tours from Johannesburg

• Cape Town Tours from Johannesburg

South Africa Tours By Style

• South African Accommodated Safari Tours
• Camping safari tours and packages in South Africa
• Small group safari tours in South Africa
• Overland tours in South Africa
• Adventure safari holidays in South Africa
• Budget Safaris in South Africa
• Walking Safari Packages in South Africa
• Small Group Safaris South Africa

South Africa Tours by Length

• 3 Week and Longer South Africa Tours
• 2 Week South Africa Tours
• 1 Week South Africa Tours

South Africa is hard to beat when it comes to sheer diversity of landscapes and experiences. On the south western Cape coast you can see penguins basking on beaches. Whether on the red sand dunes of the Kalahari Desert or on the peaks of the dramatic Drakensberg mountains. Not forgetting the lush forests of the Garden Route. This is a country of magnificent natural beauty.

Added to its natural riches South Africa also offers cosmopolitan cities. However South Africa Tours are popular for wildlife viewing such as the famous Big Five.

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Why go on a Budget South Africa Safari Tour?

Mother Nature truly blessed South Africa when it comes to sheer beauty. Rugged mountains with waterfalls are contrasted by arid and vast deserts. While shimmering lakes and tropical jungles compete with huge wetlands and endless coastlines. A Safari tour to South Africa ensures diverse choice when  visiting this country.

Must see locations in South Africa

Cape Town is located in the Western Cape and is bordered by both the Indian and Atlantic oceans. A visit to this premier holiday destination offers magnificent views of Table Mountain. Either enjoy lazy days exploring the Cape wine lands or spend afternoons soaking up the sun on the beautiful beaches. Enjoy an evening out on the town with some shopping or dinner at restaurants offering both local and international cuisine.

Johannesburg

Johannesburg is also known as the ‘City of Gold’ or ‘Joburg’ and is the largest city in South Africa. It is the commercial and industrial heart of South Africa and home to the Apartheid museum showcasing an important part of South African History.

Kruger National Park

The Kruger National Park is the most famous National Park Reserve and largest in South Africa. It covers an area of 20 000 square kilometers and is home to the ‘Big 5’. However you can also view a variety of wildlife including zebra, antelope, giraffe, hippopotamus and crocodile. Therefore the ultimate destination to kick back in the wilderness on a South African wildlife safari.

The Garden Route

The Garden Route is the most scenic route along South Africa’s coastline. This area offers quiet beaches and magnificent forests. Even wildlife. Popular South Africa tours include Addo Elephant National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Route 62 and the Cango Caves of Oudtshoorn. In addition to our South Africa Overland Tours we also offer a variety of budget safari tour packages in South Africa.

More detail on destinations in South Africa

South Africa has incredible diversity of destinations and experiences to offer travelers. Most people who travel to South Africa for the first time visit Kruger National Park and spend time in Cape Town. Cape Town is a beautiful cultural city. If you want world-class attractions then Cape Town offers excellent restaurants, the popular V&A Waterfront and historic Robben Island. In addition there are a host of nature activities for ocean lovers and mountain climbers.

Western Cape

The Western Cape province has beautiful wine producing areas namely Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek. These quaint little towns are nestled among dramatic mountain backdrops and picture-perfect vineyards. Complete with historic farm buildings. Adventure seekers love the windswept beaches of the West Coast for kite surfing or  hiking the rugged Cederberg mountains. Some say the hidden gem is the Karoo, a semi-arid area of huge horizons and charming villages.

Continue your road trip up the Garden Route with stunning scenery. Then go in search of golden beaches and  silent forests or peaceful lagoons and lakes. The Garden Route is lined with mountains and rolling hills. Whether you go whale watching or hiking you will enjoy the best of South Africa’s trails and surf.

Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape has some of the country’s best beaches on the Wild Coast. This province has rugged and undeveloped stretches of coastline with tropical forests. Dreamy isolated stretches of sand with world-renowned surf spots. Jeffrey’s Bay draws surfers from around the globe for its perfect waves. Addo Elephant National Park is the best place to see elephants. The park has more than 450 protected elephants.

While the southern Drakensberg and the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area provide incredible hiking opportunities in pristine mountain scenery. Explore the magical ancient forests of Tsitsikamma which form part of the Garden Route National Park.

KZN Province

KwaZulu-Natal is a popular province with travelers for its varied attractions. These include the laid back coastal city of Durban which has fantastic beaches all along the coastline. Here you can surf, snorkel and dive. This region has historical battlefields where you can learn about the bloody battles of the 19th century Anglo-Zulu war.

Also take a trip on the Midlands Meander with a 80-kilometre stretch of road between Pietermaritzburg and Mooi River. This trip takes in the rolling countryside with hills and misty valleys. Popular highlights inlcude amazing restaurants, small craft breweries and wonderful little pubs. Even gourmet farm stalls and craft food producers.

The Drakensberg lies partly in KZN and offers South Africa’s most dramatic mountain scenery for hiking and climbing. While Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park and iSimangaliso Wetland Park are fantastic safari destinations.

Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park may be the most popular attraction in Mpumalanga. However this small province has a wealth of other treasures and things to do. These include dramatic scenery of the Blyde River Canyon  which is Africa’s second largest canyon. Also popular, the Sudwala Caves with some of the oldest caves in the world. Lastly the old gold mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest is rich with history.

There are a ton of adventure activities on offer including forest canopy zip lining, quad biking, gorge swinging and rock climbing. The best way to take it all in is by driving the Panorama Route. This is a road trip through the province that includes stops at Bourke’s Luck Potholes which feature cylindrical river rock formations. As well as God’s Window with a breathtaking view point from the edge of a mountain escarpment.

Northern Cape

Although the Northern Cape is one of South Africa’s least visited provinces, it has so much to offer travelers. There’s the harsh but beautiful Richtersveld Ai Ais Transfontier Park which spans Namibia’s southern border. Here you can 4×4, camp and canoe along the Orange River as it takes you through spectacular desert scenery.

The Mars-like landscapes of Augrabies Falls National Park where you can see South Africa’s most dramatic waterfall and the photogenic landscapes and wildlife of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. It’s 4×4 routes with vast area and unpaved roads feels wilder than any of the country’s other parks. Most beautiful are the colourful carpets of wild spring flowers that bloom in early spring in Namaqua National Park.

Limpopo Province

Limpopo Province is in South Africa’s most northern region. Maybe best known for its wildlife. This is the northern part of Kruger National Park with beautiful and secluded Pafuri area. Also in Limpopo you will find the  Mapungubwe National Park. This area serves as conservation for animals such as elephant, lion, rhino, leopard, cheetah and wild dog. Also protecting Mapungubwe Hill which is the site of a lost kingdom dating back to the Iron Age.

The Soutpansberg and Waterberg mountain ranges have fantastic hiking trails and are home to wildebeest and giraffe. While Magoebaskloof is a mountainous area of misty indigenous forests where you can hike, mountain bike, zip line and abseil.

Johannesburg

Johannesburg in the Gauteng province often gets overlooked by traveler, who may fly in to the city but don’t spend any time there. South Africa’s biggest city may not be as beautiful as Cape Town or offer as many outdoor attractions as Durban, but Joburg has charms of its own. With a bustling contagious energy and a cosmopolitan population that hails from all over the continent. Spend a few days in Joburg and you’ll discover fantastic art galleries and fascinating museums that tell the story of South Africa’s past.

Even the hip revitalised downtown areas are home to the city’s creative talents. Visit wonderful green spaces in botanical gardens and urban nature reserves. The city has one of the world’s largest man-made forests with 10 million trees. Also popular is Gold Reef City which is a theme park with fun rides and historical tours that look at Joburg’s gold mining origins.

When visiting Joburg be sure to make time to visit the Cradle of Humankind. This landmark is a short drive from the city and is a World Heritage site with some of the world’s oldest hominid fossils which were excavated from the Sterkfontein Caves. You can tour the caves with a guide and see replicas of the famous fossils at the nearby Maropeng Centre.

Top 10 places to Visit in South Africa

• • 1. Cape Town (14 Things to Do in Cape Town)
    2. Kruger National Park
    3. Drakensburg Mountains
    4. The Garden Route
    5. Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Winelands
    6. Blyde River Canyon
    7. Soweto
    8. Oudtshoorn (The Cango Caves)
    9. Johannesburg
    10. Wild Coast

When is the Best time to go on a South Africa Safari Tour?

South Africa has a wide variety of climates so deciding when to visit depends on where in South Africa you’re planning to explore.

If going on safari then the best months to visit South Africa are the winter months of May to September. This is the driest time of the year and the lack of rain means that animals congregate at waterholes. Added to that, sparse vegetation makes spotting animals easier. The autumn months of April and May and the spring months of September and October are best for mild temperatures. These spring and autumn months are also ideal for hiking all over the country.

Plan your trip during our Summer months in the around Cape Town for the best time to visit sun, sea and surf with temperatures ranging 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. The months of November to April are best. Heavy rainfall and average temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees can be expected from June to August.

The Kruger Park area experiences heavy Summer showers from December to March.