African Budget Safaris Reviews 

Incredible service from Claire. She went far beyond expectations before, during and after our trip.

Brilliant suggestions. We had a wonderful time.

Chris kept in touch with us during a change in our cruise itinerary due to a 3 day delay with bad weather. He was somehow able to postpone our Aquila overnight booking successfully & in fact managed to arrange a complimentary accommodation upgrade! We were so grateful as many other travellers who booked elsewhere were unable to visit Aquila. We loved the Aquila safaris, meals & accommodation, & saw so many animals up close, including 4 of the Big 5. Well done Chris! We hope to be back!

Chris Du Prez, my trusted travel advisor, exceeded my expectations once again. He not only arranged a fantastic and truly memorable trip to Botswana this time, he also went out of his way to ensure that I got my visas in a timely manner by giving me invaluable advice on how to go about it. He truly is an asset to the African Budget Safaris team.
He is already working on my next trip to Namibia which I am sure will be as exhilarating as the last 2 trips that he has arranged for me.

This year we visited Botswana for the first time as a family of 3. We spent 12 days at two different camps, 6 nights at Kwai Guest House in the Okavango Delta and 6 nights a Chobe Elephant Camp.
Both camps were great with clean rooms, delicious food and really friendly and helpful staff looking after the guests.
African Budget Safaris organized our trip and everything worked perfectly with smooth transfers to and from airports and we had a fantastic stay. 7 years ago we also used this tour operator for our trip to South Africa and our experience back then was also fantastic.

African Budget Safari prepared an outstanding safari experience for my wife and me. Despite the agency's name, it was a first class experience all around, from accomodations to the actual Safari itself.

Thank you African Budget Safaris and in particular Claire, our travel agent, for another fantastic adventure. We had a fabulous vacation in Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe. This was our second trip to Africa with African Budget Safaris and it did not disappoint. Every detail was handled beautifully. We had one of the internal flights cancelled while we were away. Claire made sure we had another option so that we didn’t miss anything. Everything ran smoothly and we were free to just enjoy! We highly recommend African Budget Safaris and Claire!

Many many thanks for your part in arranging this wonderful birdwatching tour. Everything went very smoothly from the moment we landed till the day we left.
We seemed to attract a lot of attention on safari from other safaris who were bemused by the fact that we were birdwatching at a slow pace rather than tearing around looking for the big 5 - which we managed to see at close quarters anyway!
Our guide (Peter) and driver (Martin) were excellent and really did everything they could to make sure we saw and photographed as many birds as we did.

We had a great time! They went out of their way to make out trip unforgettable. Also when we arrived later due to an overbooked plain. We called Daniel and he helped us out with a transfer at a later time. The safaris were Just unforgettable! We saw all of the big five! The tents were very Nice and the staff most friendly!

We had a unique situation and African Budget Safaris were simply wonderful in helping us get this resolved. Their responses were always quick and their recommendations for potential solutions were caring and, I believe, offered in a sincere effort to work things out in our best interests.
I cannot say enough about how Harriet went far beyond any expectations for service to her customer. We could not be more pleased and willingly give her and African Budget Safaris our highest recommendation.

What can I say --- the Safari package that African Budget Safaris put together for us was Amazing! everything was perfect. Rukiya camp and staff was outstanding. I really enjoyed the small group setting (only 6 people) but even at 16 (max) it still would have been great. The staff Kevin and Jess were very attentive and accommodating. The safari game drives within the greater Kruger preserves allowed us to see many animals up close and personal. The food served at the camp was great! The tented accommodations were also very nice! We especially liked the FULL Day excursion to Kruger and we were able to spot all of the BIG 5 and more. We also enjoyed the Panoramic route tour on the last day

While I did not realize that African Budget Safaris acted as a broker for other African Safari groups, Harriet at the company did a wonderful job of responding to my questions prior to a 20 day "Trans-Kalahari" trip, with the "Kiboko Adventures" group.

The safari represented a mix of experiences in Botswana, Namibia & South Africa & while listed as a "budget safari", we stayed at memorable lodges, each very comfortable & welcoming, while every lodge was interesting in a different way.

We were guided by Misheck Mahonye, also our driver, who was exceedingly adept at spotting & identifying animals, birds & even rock formations and presenting relevant historical details, all while also relating warmly to each of 15 personalities on the tour, often with humor and even occasionally with a song. While Harriet initiated & sustained my preparations for southern Africa, Misheck made the journey an amazing & memorable exploration of the African people & landscapes.

We have recently returned from an unforgettable trip from a week in Cape Town to Simbavati Amani and Waterside Safaris. All organized through Claire at African Budget Safaris with excellent communication and organizing everything was perfect A+++ Can't wait for the next one will definitely use Claires services again highly recommend :)

We recently return from our adventure " 6 Day Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Tour - South Africa 27 April - 02 May 2025 " It was a blast and I can not say enough about how easy it was. My wife and I normally create our entire travel via Home Rental blogs, cars and day trips when traveling abroad. This time we let "Daniel" do the driving and with the exception of missing the freedom of a car for a time or two, I am happy for it. Once we met our driver at the airport, everything was smooth sailing. We were accompanied in every leg of our travel the entire stay. All of the guides, drivers and associates were super nice and attentive. You do not have to spend a fortune to visit Kruger and the Nature Reserves of South Africa, and Budget Safari was a good choice for us. We arrived in Jonsburg and traveled to Kruger the following day. Upon arrival, we checked into the Panzi Bush Camp & Lodge. Its a nice place, good food and wonderful staff. From there, we did full day Safaris, half day Safaris, Boat Trip to Blyde River (make time for this). The Panoramic Tour! It's a must to see as well. It was a busy trip but we picked the itinerary and Daniel with Budget Safaris made it happen. The weather and air temp was perfect, it was a nice window for us.
I surfed the web and read lots of reviews before choosing Budget Safari. There are quite a few out there. Communications via email was key, moving through bank transactions, booking windows at Bush Camps and Reserves can get busy. Not to mention the time zones. I feel like we got lucky choosing this crew. The trip and memory will never be forgotten.
Thank you Daniel, safe travels.
Scott & Tatiana

Variety, great organisation and amazing nature.
And if this wasn't enough, my dealings with African Budget Safaris was prompt, polite and offered all the guidance I required. For this I must thank Bronwyn in particular.
Hope to travel with you again!!

We couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Claire Monson at African Budget Safaris. From start to finish, Claire’s attention to detail and flawless execution made our trip seamless and truly unforgettable. Every flight, transfer, and accommodation was perfectly arranged, and she remained in close contact with us throughout our safari experience—providing timely updates on pickups, meeting points, and schedules with reassuring clarity. Her dedication allowed us to relax and fully enjoy the adventure without worry. I wholeheartedly recommend African Budget Safaris, and Claire in particular, to anyone planning a safari. Her expertise and care make all the difference.

I joined an overland safari tour through African Budget Safaris. Although the tour was actually arranged by another company, generally I did not have issue in the tour. The tour crew and the other guests were nice. The arrangement and itinerary of the tour met my expectations. I had a good time and enjoyed the trip.

This is the second time that I've used African Budget Safaris and once again I was provided with excellent service. Bronwyn (who assisted me with my bookings in 2022) was kind enough to organise my tours to Greater Kruger and Pilanesberg with her usual prompt efficiency. I was provided with continual and detailed correspondence ensuring that there was no anxiety or concerns about my travel plans.
Professional service, value for money and access to an extensive range of tours/safaris means I will not hesitate to use ABS in the future.

Hands down my all-time favorite trip I have ever taken, and I have traveled a lot.
From the Bush in the Sabi Sands to the relaxing waterfront of Cape Town and everything in between.
Claire at African Budget Safaris was amazing!! We told her all we wanted to see and do, and she tailored our trip to meet all our needs. It was everything we wanted and more!
I really cannot say enough about this trip. It was a trip of a lifetime, and we owe it all to Claire who stayed with us every step of the way via what's app to make sure everything was going smoothly and reminding us of excursions.
Thank you for making our dreams come true.

Claire was our travel agent/advisor and did an outstanding job. She was always available to answer our countless questions and concerns. She reached out to us during our trip to check on us and made a few adjustments for us to enhance our trip. She made all of our hotel, excursions, flight and transportation needs for all 4 of our locations during the 2 week trip. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to guide us through our bucket list African Safari.

Staff was outstanding! The 3 day safari was perfect. I was able to get unbelieveable photos. Food was excellent.