Travel agents won’t tell you this but some of the best budget Africa safaris would be the ones that we forge out of the landscape for ourselves. While on vacation we are free of the binding shackles that burden our normal mediocre everyday lives. Why would we want some of those same constraints while on holiday? None the less, there are plenty of tour packages available with budget price ranges. Having many different degrees or levels of affordability, there is usually no problem finding exactly what you’re looking for. Remember, sometimes you do get what you pay for. Don’t let a little currency hold you back from a trip of a lifetime. With this ever shrinking world of ours there has never been a better time to experience and participate in the rare beauty and diversity that Africa has to offer.

National Parks are a great way to see wildlife on a budget. The South African National Parks, www.sanparks.org.za official website will have information on Kruger National Park and will list their accommodations with the different seasonal rates. If time and budget allow, try to book in multiple areas of the park to see different ecosystems, landscapes and animals.

The Sabi Sands and Timbavati Game Reserves are adjacent to Kruger National Park. This is the best area for affordable lodge accommodations as well as large game sightings. Elephant Plains Camp, Arathura and Gomo Gomo Game Lodge are some of the least expensive. Prices run from $200 to $300 per person per night and vary depending on the season. They all usually fill fast so book early.

For more budget Africa safaris and camping tours you can try Drifters at www.drifters.co.za or Nomad Adventure Tours at www.nomadtours.co.za. They cover numerous countries and are loads of fun. Don’t count either out as some of the most adventurous African safari tours available while remaining some of the most affordable .

It is possible to find a tour without any prior arrangement but it would be nice to have some kind of itinerary in mind before you arrive. If not, don’t worry, check at the airport, your hotel or with whom ever you’re staying with. There are millions of tour operators in Africa and I’m sure someone can point you in the right direction. Several, such as Thompsons, are well know in the area. Southern Circle Tours, Springbok Atlas, Private Safaris and Tokelogo Tours are also all fine examples.

Make a few phone calls, surf the net, plan out the trip and have a great time. Please remember, budget Africa Safaris though more affordable than other plans can still offer you an opportunity of a lifetime trip. You can also sleep well at night knowing that the money being spent is going to where it can help preserve wild things and places. When you take an African safari tour you help the planet and everything on it..