In this article, we'll give you some handy tips in cutting down the cost of your trip so you don't have to mortgage your home to visit one of the most exciting places on the planet.

Tour Groups

Undoubtedly travelling with a tour group will give you many advantages in keeping your safari costs down. Cheap African safari tours are readily available and by joining a group, most of the expense will be paid for in advance so you'll know exactly what your bottom line will be even before you leave home.

With a tour group, your travelling and transportation expenses will be reduced significantly and better still, if you are new to the wilds of Africa, then planning your trip and the need for playing the guessing game is eliminated.

Another benefit is you get the luxury of travelling with tour guides who in most cases, will know what parts of the landscape will interest you and where and when the fauna is best viewed. They'll also keep you out of harms way.

The only real negative associated with a tour group is you're restricted to deadlines however, on the plus side, you cut down on unnecessary waste of time.

Travel During The Low Season

Avoiding the most popular travelling time is a great way to ensure a cheap African safari tour. Many people will book their holidays during peak season however, if you don't mind a little wet weather then travelling during Africa's wet seasons will get you some good discounted rates.

Most people will look at heading to Africa from December to March and also during the months of August and September to avoid the wet seasons. Travelling outside these periods means you'll see a little precipitation but you'll save yourself money in the long run.

The downside to this will be the fauna may not be as predictable to spot as they would in the dry season when they are restricted less water holes.

Be Selective

Saving money on a cheap African safari tour means being more selective on where you travel. By this it's suggested you confine your visit to one or two selected areas rather than moving from site to site. You may decide Kenya has all you need to see and confine your trip to that country.

Being more selective is a great idea for those who want to enjoy more than just Africa's wildlife and flora as it gives you plenty of time to see other historical sites within your designated area.