Best budget safaris in Botswana

Botswana Budget Safaris

Small-Group Camping And Accommodated Safaris For The More Budget Oriantated Traveller

Botswana is often considered an expensive safari destination, but that is not always the case. While we do offer high-end safari lodges and fly-in packages, there are also several more affordable options that one can look at.

With these safaris, one will most certainly not lose out on a wildlife safari experience as these safaris include the famed destinations of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, the Khwai private concessions, Savuti, Chobe National park and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve to mention a few.

Below and on this page, you get to explore some of the most affordable budget safari in Botswana budget safari options that we at Uyaphi.com have to offer.

Whether you are looking for a small group camping budge safari or an accommodated safari package that includes stays in more rustic, back to nature tented camps, we have something for everyone! We have also included below a few overland safaris that focus on Botswana.

When it comes to a Botswana safari on a budget, in our humble opinions, camping (or rustic tented camps) is the way to go. Not only is camping and rustic tented camps more affordable, but it also gives you an authentic safari experience without breaking the bank. Camp out under the stars in some of Africa's most beautiful locations, and you'll have the opportunity to see wildlife up close and personal. Botswana is home to some of the best private camping safaris in Africa, so this is it if you're looking for a budget safari option.

One of the great things about a budget safari in Botswana is that they are longer in duration than most other options out there, more time experiencing all that the country has to offer at a fraction of the cost of a luxury fly-in safari over the same period. We do, however, have shorter options that we will be adding in the next few months; enquire in the meantime, and we will advise you of the options available.

So, if you are looking to explore this beautiful country without breaking the bank, be sure to check out our selection of budget Botswana safari packages below!

Our Most Popular Budget Safaris In Botswana

  • Botswana Wildside Safari

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    A 14-day safari offering wilderness and fantastic wildlife whilst experiencing the Okavango by dug-out canoes and also the numerous wildlife sighting of the Moremi, Savuti and Chobe National Parks ending up at Victoria Falls!

  • Botswana Wild Parks Safari

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    The same 14-day itinerary as the "Wildside safari" except with this safari being an accommodated option but still for those with a budget in mind. One takes in all that Botswana is famed for including; Magadikgadi, Okavango and Moremi.

  • Botswana Baobabs Safari

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    There are not that many wildlife experiences left in the World quite like spending 9-days in Botswana. This is one of those classic safari itineraries that one finds in Botswana while offering up fantastic wildlife with budget orientated accommodation.

  • Botswana Adventure Safari

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    The 13-day Botswana Adventure Safari visits many of Botswana's wildlife regions including the Okavango, Khwai Reserve, Chobe National Park and the fantastic Makgadikgadi Pans, not forgetting Victoria Falls and the Hwange National Park. One of our most popular more safari options.

  • Botswana Delta And Wildlife Adventure

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    You won't want to miss out on this 12-day incredible budget accommodated safari that offers up beautiful wildlife and destinations. You will explore the Victoria Falls, Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park – each location offering a unique experience for you!

  • Trans Kalahari Safari

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    A stunning 14-daythrough the Central Kalahari region of Botswana offers up rolling grasslands, dry river beds and plentiful wildlife, an exploration safari one gets the chance to experience the Central Kalahari, Mabuesehube and Khutse Reserves.

  • This is Botswana

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    This 10-day safari itinerary runs Maun to the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, the okavango Delta, the khwai Concession, the Chobe National Park and ends in Zimbabwe's, Victoria Falls. One of the better value accommodated safari options out there at the moment.
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  • 10 Reasons To Visit Moremi Game Reserve

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