Top South Africa Budget Trips & Packages In 2025/2026

Our 269 most popular South Africa Budget Trips & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 58 tour companies. 305 reviews.

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Discovery Tours – South African Safari
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4.2/5 Great
15 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • A safari adventure in a beautiful part of the world
  • Explore the legendary Kruger National Park
  • Eyes peeled for The ‘Big Five’ - lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo & leopard
  • An introduction to local Shangaan traditions
  • Incredible scenery – great photo opportunities
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Met all my expectations, and I had a thoroughly enjoyable time. The tour manager, Gary, was the best I have come across - very hard working, making sure everyone in the group was getting what they wanted from the holiday. The hotel was very well appointed, comfortable and clean, and the food was very good."

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Botswana:Under African Skies
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5/5 Excellent
16 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Feel the pulse of the African bush during carefree mobile camping in Botswana.
  • See how the rains shape the wildlife action in the Kalahari Desert.
  • Experience the Okavango Delta at Moremi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Feel the roar of Victoria Falls, the world’s largest sheet of falling water.
  • Explore predator rich areas to photograph Leopard in trees and resting Lion prides.
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Birding, National Parks, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

What travelers are saying

"Went with them to Falkland, South Georgia and Antarctica a few years ago- simply top!"

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Cape Town & the Garden Route - 8 days
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cape Town, Knysna, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Stellenbosch

Highlights

  • Cape Town - Explore the Mother City and enjoy spectacular views from the top of Table Mountain
  • Cape Point - Enjoy one of the world’s most breath-taking coastal drives to Cape Point and see the penguins at Boulder's Beach
  • Knysna - Take an optional cruise to the famous Knysna Heads and soak up the beautiful scenery
  • Oudtshoorn - Marvel at the Cango Caves, enjoy animal encounters at the Cango Wildlife Ranch and visit an Ostrich Farm
  • Hermanus - Spend a day a leisure in the Whale Watching Capital of the World and enjoy the optional activities on offer
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Completely unethical booking situation. I requested a tour, submitted my CC info to hold the tour and tried to cancel it the following day. (My daughter broke her foot thus we couldn’t go). We were told the tour was not ‘confirmed’ but they still had to reach out to their local team prior to cancelling. The charge on credit card read pending. The intermediary company, Tour Radar, assured me that On the Go Travel would drop the pending charge. After a week or so, I got a generic email saying congratulations your tour has been booked. The full charge appeared on my credit card. I am livid. I am currently working with Tour Radar to drop the charge. Regardless of how this turns out, I will never ever travel with On the Go Travel."

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Safari in South Africa - 8 days
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Johannesburg

Highlights

  • Pretoria - Enjoy a half day tour of the capital including the Voortrekker Monument and Union Buildings
  • Zebra Country Lodge - Explore the beautiful bushveld setting of the lodge on a nature walk and visit the Reptile Centre
  • Waterberg Biosphere - Enjoy a three night stay at a luxury safari camp in the magnificent Entabeni Reserve, part of beautiful UNESCO-Listed Waterberg Biosphere
  • Entabeni Reserve - Encounter incredible wildlife and spectacular scenery on morning and afternoon game drives and bush walks
  • Greater Kruger - Spend three nights at a luxury tented safari camp in Manyeleti Private Game Reserve, a hidden gem which borders Kruger National Park
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Completely unethical booking situation. I requested a tour, submitted my CC info to hold the tour and tried to cancel it the following day. (My daughter broke her foot thus we couldn’t go). We were told the tour was not ‘confirmed’ but they still had to reach out to their local team prior to cancelling. The charge on credit card read pending. The intermediary company, Tour Radar, assured me that On the Go Travel would drop the pending charge. After a week or so, I got a generic email saying congratulations your tour has been booked. The full charge appeared on my credit card. I am livid. I am currently working with Tour Radar to drop the charge. Regardless of how this turns out, I will never ever travel with On the Go Travel."

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Okavango Wilderness Discovery - 7 Days
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Maun, Okavango Delta

Highlights

  • Chobe National Park - Cruise the Chobe River in search of hippos, elephants and crocodiles and game drive in search of lions and leopards
  • Okavango Delta - Paddle traditional mokoro canoes through this biodiverse wetland and spend a night camping in the wilderness
  • Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Enjoy a game drive through this conservation region, which is a prime habitat for white rhino, zebra, wildebeest and giraffe
  • Nata - Take a guided walk through a local village to learn something of the life of the community

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Completely unethical booking situation. I requested a tour, submitted my CC info to hold the tour and tried to cancel it the following day. (My daughter broke her foot thus we couldn’t go). We were told the tour was not ‘confirmed’ but they still had to reach out to their local team prior to cancelling. The charge on credit card read pending. The intermediary company, Tour Radar, assured me that On the Go Travel would drop the pending charge. After a week or so, I got a generic email saying congratulations your tour has been booked. The full charge appeared on my credit card. I am livid. I am currently working with Tour Radar to drop the charge. Regardless of how this turns out, I will never ever travel with On the Go Travel."

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Kruger to Victoria Falls - 9 Days
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Kruger National Park

Highlights

  • Blyde River Canyon - Journey along the famous Panorama Route and stop to enjoy the view over this picturesque canyon, which stretches for 26km
  • Kruger National Park - Game drive in search of the Big Five in South Africa's premier wildlife reserve
  • Polokwane - Learn about the culture and lifestyle of the Bakone tribe at the Bakone Open-Air Museum
  • Matobo National Park - Experience an exhilarating walking safari and game drive with a specialist guide in search of rhinos and elusive leopards
  • Victoria Falls - Marvel at the spectacular Victoria Falls and enjoy a sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi River

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Completely unethical booking situation. I requested a tour, submitted my CC info to hold the tour and tried to cancel it the following day. (My daughter broke her foot thus we couldn’t go). We were told the tour was not ‘confirmed’ but they still had to reach out to their local team prior to cancelling. The charge on credit card read pending. The intermediary company, Tour Radar, assured me that On the Go Travel would drop the pending charge. After a week or so, I got a generic email saying congratulations your tour has been booked. The full charge appeared on my credit card. I am livid. I am currently working with Tour Radar to drop the charge. Regardless of how this turns out, I will never ever travel with On the Go Travel."

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Victoria Falls to Joburg - 12 Days
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park

Highlights

  • Victoria Falls - Spend two nights in this charming town with free time to view the spectacular Victoria Falls and enjoy optional activities
  • Chobe National Park - Spot wildlife on a morning game drive and a game viewing cruise on the Chobe River. Look out for crocodiles and enjoy a magical sunset
  • Makgadikgadi Salt Pans - Watch the sunset over the desolate lake bed and spot the wildlife which calls the area home
  • Mapungubwe National Park - Take a morning walk to view the Kaoxa Bushman paintings and enjoy a sunset game drive
  • Blyde River Canyon - Journey along the famous Panorama Route and stop to enjoy the view over this picturesque canyon, which stretches for 26km
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Completely unethical booking situation. I requested a tour, submitted my CC info to hold the tour and tried to cancel it the following day. (My daughter broke her foot thus we couldn’t go). We were told the tour was not ‘confirmed’ but they still had to reach out to their local team prior to cancelling. The charge on credit card read pending. The intermediary company, Tour Radar, assured me that On the Go Travel would drop the pending charge. After a week or so, I got a generic email saying congratulations your tour has been booked. The full charge appeared on my credit card. I am livid. I am currently working with Tour Radar to drop the charge. Regardless of how this turns out, I will never ever travel with On the Go Travel."

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Falls & Okavango Wilderness Discovery - 9 Days
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Maun, Okavango Delta

Highlights

  • Victoria Falls - Marvel at the spectacular Victoria Falls and enjoy a sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi River
  • Chobe National Park - Cruise the Chobe River in search of hippos, elephants and crocodiles and game drive in search of lions and leopards
  • Okavango Delta - Paddle traditional mokoro canoes through this biodiverse wetland and spend a night camping in the wilderness
  • Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Enjoy a game drive through this conservation region, which is a prime habitat for white rhino, zebra, wildebeest and giraffe

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Completely unethical booking situation. I requested a tour, submitted my CC info to hold the tour and tried to cancel it the following day. (My daughter broke her foot thus we couldn’t go). We were told the tour was not ‘confirmed’ but they still had to reach out to their local team prior to cancelling. The charge on credit card read pending. The intermediary company, Tour Radar, assured me that On the Go Travel would drop the pending charge. After a week or so, I got a generic email saying congratulations your tour has been booked. The full charge appeared on my credit card. I am livid. I am currently working with Tour Radar to drop the charge. Regardless of how this turns out, I will never ever travel with On the Go Travel."

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South Africa Budget Trips & Packages Reviews

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Oct 2018

Cape Argus Cycling Tour

Cycling in superb scenery culminating in the Cape Argus cycle tour around Cape Town The cycle tour itself was magnificent. The organisation and the number of peopl...

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Oct 2018

Cape Argus

A wonderful trip, which culminated with the Cape Town Cycle Tour in near perfect weather conditions. It was a large group this time around, but wonderfully friend...

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Feb 2018

Hugely Enjoyable

First Exodus trip and a great experience. Terrific way to see a good chunk of the Cape with some wonderful cycling.We had plenty of time for wine tasting and sight...

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Feb 2018

Cycling, wine tasting & penguins!

A great trip overall, good mixture of cycling, wine tasting, wildlife & lovely scenery. Best of the cycling is saved for the last days of the trip. After leavin...

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Jan 2018

cycling the cape and wine regions

It was great trip thoroughly enjoyed it. The scenery along the coast was stunning. Accommodation was wonderful the bus and bikes in very good condition. Making i...

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