1 .Stay Longer in One Place

Internal flights in Africa can be expensive, so focusing your safari on a single park or game reserve is a smart way to reduce costs on domestic flights and road transfers. Choose your location based on what you want to experience:

• Big 5 sightings: Kruger National Park in South Africa or Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe

• Great Wildebeest Migration: Masai Mara in Kenya (July–November) or Serengeti in Tanzania (December–July)

Spending more time in one place also allows for a deeper, more immersive safari experience.

2. Choose the Right Destination

Selecting a destination that matches your budget is crucial for an affordable African safari. While East Africa (Kenya and Tanzania) is famous for safaris, costs can add up due to high park fees and long travel distances.

Botswana and Zambia offer excellent safari experiences but some areas, like the Okavango Delta, are remote and accessible only by charter plane, which can increase costs.

For more budget-friendly options:

• South Africa and Namibia: Accessible, great infrastructure for self-drive or camping safaris, fees charged in local currency

• Zimbabwe: Excellent value with lower accommodation, food, and transport costs