The best safari destinations on a budget in Africa and the Gulf, with reasons and the best time for each.
Africa
- Kruger South Africa · July to September
Shared tours and mid-range lodging are available.
- Merzouga Morocco · January to March
Shared tours and mid-range lodging are available.
- Addo South Africa · October to March
Shared tours and mid-range lodging are available.
- Pilanesberg South Africa · July to September
Shared tours and mid-range lodging are available.
- Tarangire Tanzania · July to October
Shared tours and mid-range lodging are available.
- Akagera Rwanda · July to August
Shared tours and mid-range lodging are available.
- Murchison Falls Uganda · June to July and December to February
Shared tours and mid-range lodging are available.
- Queen Elizabeth Uganda · June to September and December to February
Shared tours and mid-range lodging are available.
- Amboseli Kenya · July to September
Shared tours and mid-range lodging are available.
- Etosha Namibia · August to October
Shared tours and mid-range lodging are available.
The Gulf
- Al Marmoom United Arab Emirates · December to February
Shared tours and mid-range lodging are available.
- Al Areen Bahrain · December to February
Shared tours and mid-range lodging are available.
- Dubai Desert United Arab Emirates · December to February
Shared tours and mid-range lodging are available.
- Sharqiya Sands Oman · December to February
Shared tours and mid-range lodging are available.
- Hatta United Arab Emirates · December to February
Shared tours and mid-range lodging are available.
- Mleiha United Arab Emirates · December to February
Shared tours and mid-range lodging are available.
- Edge of the World Saudi Arabia · December to February
Shared tours and mid-range lodging are available.
- Dhofar Oman · July to March
Shared tours and mid-range lodging are available.
- Ras Al Jinz Oman · June to September
Shared tours and mid-range lodging are available.
