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South Africa Budget Travel

South Africa Budget travel is really easy. There is no shortage of tourist highlights in South Africa, including the famous Kruger National Park - home to the Big 5, the Drakensberg Mountains, The Garden Route & Route 62, the longest wine route in the world.

Within the space of a day, you can journey from the famous winelands in the Cape Town to the vast open spaces of the Kalahari. Visit the famous VnA waterfront Cape Town for world class shopping and then to the townships for an excellent local meal in the Shebeen. You can leave the Kruger National Park and drive to the warm Indian Ocean and endless white beaches of Durban.

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South Africa Budget Safaris

South Africa offers varied options for budget safari travel. South Africa is often referred to as the land of contrasts due to the diverse array of wildlife, natural beauty and indigenous vegetation (Fynbos). South Africa is rich in culture and offers its visitors breathtaking views combined with a friendly nation.

South Africa is as diverse culturally as it is geographically, and makes for a wonderful budget travel holiday destination.

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Short Garden Route Safari - 5 days

Explore the Whale Route, Route 62, the Little Karoo and the Garden Route all the way to Mandela Bay and Port Elizabeth on this fabulous short journey from Cape Town.

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Kruger Lodge Safari - 4 days

The jewel in South Africa's crown! Kruger National Park is this country's wildlife highlight and not to be missed!! Search for the 'Big 5' and the 'Small 5' with game drives, game walks and night driv...

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Kruger Safari - 4 days

A in depth look at South Africa's biggest and best National Park - and everything that lies within!

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Discover South Africa - 20 days

Discover southern Africa between Johannesburg and Cape Town including Kruger National Park and Durban as well as the kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland. Explore the famous Garden Route and sip on wine ...

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Zimbabwe to Kruger via Vic Falls - 20 days

Explore Zimbabwe from the Chinhoyi Caves to the great Zimbabwe Ruins. This journey also includes the majestic Victoria Falls and a canoe adventure on the Lower Zambezi River. Round off your journey wi...

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Waterways and Wildlife - 20 days

Explore the waterways of the Okavango Delta and walk with lions at Antelope Park. Add to that Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park and a canoe trip on the mighty Zambezi River!

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Northern Express - 4 weeks

Head north from Johannesburg all the way to Nairobi on this awesome adventure! The flat Botswana deserts give way to green Zambia, blue Lake Malawi, the tea plantations of Tanzania and the plains of K...

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Table Mountain to Kruger - 26 days

Discover Southern Africa with this amazing tour that includes the best culture, adventure, game viewing and landscapes.

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Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam via Zimbabwe - 26 days

Start in the bustling city of Johannesburg, finish on a deserted beach on Zanzibar Island and enjoy everything this exhilarating continent has to offer you, in between these two extremes!

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Eastern Trans Africa Expedition - 16 weeks

REAL overland travel at its best! If you want air conditioning, hot showers every night and a cook then this expedition is not for you. Expect to get "stuck in" on t...

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Cape Town to Nairobi with Gorilla Trek - 8 weeks

This is the Ultimate African Expedition! From the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean, from lush jungle to the Namib desert, from bustling markets to quaint villages, Africa will not cease to amaze you...

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Johannesburg to Nairobi - 7 weeks

Get a real feel for Africa on this mighty trip! Chat with the local tribes in their own homes, spot The Big Five in one of the many game parks or just enjoy the travelling through this exhilarating co...

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Grace12 Sep 2012: Offering Mombasa Beach Safaris,Tsavo Safaris,Kenya Beach Safaris,Amboseli Safaris,Wildlife Safaris,Birdwatching Safaris, Masai Mara Safaris,Mombasa Road Safaris,Kenya Road Safaris,Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha Safaris.
Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com17 Feb 2012: Hi Barbara, we have quite a few trips that will tickle your interest. Please note though, as you are over the age of 60 years, you will need to provide us with a doctors letter stating that you are fit enough to partake in an overland trip - this is merely a formality for insurance purposes. Keep an eye out on your inbox - I have emailed you some more information! Happy trails!
Barbara Berg-Fennessey17 Feb 2012: Spending about 5 weeks at Jeffrey's bay month of July and would like to spend time either round trip from Cape Town or Johannesburg for maximum one week to visit either Kruger or other natural wonders near Cape Town. Will plan airline destination depending on this side trip. Time line end of July or early August. Thanks so much. Enjoyed the last 2 hours checking out your great trips. Age 65 . Love camping but would consider accommodations instead of mats. Thx. Barbara
Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com14 Oct 2011: Hi Siphokazi, as February is the summer month in South Africa it will be rather hot! You can check out our weather page which gives you more information of the seasons in South Africa. I recommend you contact the local weather bureau for more information. Cheers!
siphokazi Mgwetyana13 Oct 2011: I'd like to know about the weather of Cape Town,Johannesburg and Durban starting on the 16th February to the 26th February 2011.
Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com27 Jun 2011: Hi Gail, if you click on the above 'When to go' link, it will give you an idea of temperatures during the different seasons. As it will be winter, you will need to dress warmly. Cheers!
Gail25 Jun 2011: Will be traveling to Capetown,South Africa in July, what articles of clothing would you suggest for the winter season?
Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com15 Jun 2011: Hi Mel! I have emailed you some info. Happy trails!
Mel15 Jun 2011: What temperature ranges will we find in August - what type of clothing?
Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com19 Apr 2011: Hi John! I have emailed you some information! Cheers.
john o'neill15 Apr 2011: weather patterns in south africa and best times to sightsee without weather extremes.
clive 16 Nov 2010: Wow, I really like South Africa
Tania - OverlandingAfrica.com20 Sep 2010: Hi Ga Britz, That question is completely out of our range of knowledge. Try your local boat or yacht club - they can probably give you the answer. Cheers.
GA Britz14 Sep 2010: My husband received his skipper certificate (no. 1096) during 1991, is it still valid, is their somebody that can tell is of help us?
Dayne - Overlanding Africa.com09 Mar 2010: Hi Juan, i have sent you an email with more details regarding tours in Southern Africa.
juan Garcia-Mayol09 Mar 2010: We plan to go in 2011, I am refer on previous mail.
juan Garcia-Mayol09 Mar 2010: We want to go in a photography safari in south africa, kindly tell me when is best time to go during the 12 month of the year. We are party of 4 or 6.
Tania - OverlandingAfrica.com05 Nov 2009: Hey Pamela, As real as you and me! Check out these tours for the disabled and pick your dream tour!
Pamela05 Nov 2009: Is this 4 real? im disabled and i like travelling but i have never heard of this travelling for disabled people.
Gareth22 Aug 2009: Fantastic page on SA!

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