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10 Amazing Affordable Safaris

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Photo: Craig Sefton

The Strategy: Self-drive

The Place: Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa

The Deal: Self-drive safaris are easier than you think and save on costly air transfers. In South Africa, major parks are in easy driving distance of the big cities, so it's possible to pick up a rental car in Johannesburg and simply drive to Kruger National Park, three hours away. In Namibia and Botswana, parks are more remote and the terrain rougher, so it's preferable to book a tailor-made self-drive in a state-of-the-art 4 x 4 vehicle through a company like U.K.-based Safari Drive. A 13-day Botswana itinerary, including nine nights camping and three nights in lodges, costs $3,600 per person for two people. Equipment is provided; fuel, food, and park entrance fees are extra.

For More Information: Safari Drive

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