Budget Road Trips in East Africa
Discover the mind-blowing budget road trips in East Africa that will enrich you beyond wildlife encounters. Here we have encompassed great tips on how you can plan the best budget road trips in East Africa, captivating experiences to engage in, and also exciting budget-friendly itineraries in East Africa. Budget road trips in East Africa are the perfect way to explore the wonders of East Africa’s endowed destinations including Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, and Congo. East Africa is vast, a region with a bulk of interesting things to enjoy. Embarking on East African budget road trips usually involves combining this destination and visitors are guaranteed long-lasting travel memories.
Where to go for budget road trips in East Africa?
The East Africa combo itinerary can encompass iconic destinations such as Murchison Falls National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga, Volcanoes National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park. In Kenya, you can explore places such as Masai Mara, Tsavo Parks, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and Samburu National Reserve. Budget road trips in Tanzania for instance are a great chance to explore destinations like Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tarangire, and others.
Each of the mentioned East African destinations has something unusual for nature lovers to experience. The most popular experiences that await you on budget road trips in East Africa include mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi, Mgahinga, Volcanoes National Park, and Congo’s Virunga National Park. The Great Migration and calving season are exceptional experiences to enjoy in the extensive Serengeti National Park and Masai Mara in Kenya. These two East African destinations hold huge concentrations of Big 5 and they are most popular for the world’s spectacles –the Great Migration.
How to plan perfect budget road trips in East Africa
Planning unforgettable budget road trips in East Africa isn’t easy when you do it alone but with assistance from local experts such as Native Africa Tours, everything can go smoothly. Here are some of the amazing tips on how to plan perfect budget road trips in East Africa;
Eat like a local
Considering the size of your wallet, it is wise to check on what you plan to eat. Luckily East Africa is a true food bucket in Africa. Visitors have a lot to eat at the most affordable prices. Do not hesitate to try some of the best local dishes in one of the classic restaurants in the cities of East Africa (Kampala, Entebbe, Kigali, Nairobi, Arusha, Dar-es-Salaam, and Dodoma). You can have a heavy breakfast or lunch in one of the restaurants as low as USD 1-2 dollars. Most small restaurants offer delicious meals comprising rice, beans, meat, matoke, and others at affordable rates. But as you plan to find places to have meals from, consider the good hygiene, safety, and other measures that won’t jeopardize your health.
Book a trip early
Do not wait until the last minute to book your road trip to East Africa. The safest period to have your road trip booked should be from 2-6 months before the actual planned date of visiting any country in East Africa to spend a holiday. Contact us now to plan and book your budget road trips in East Africa.
Don’t look for luxury when you can have a night in tents
Finding affordable accommodation property for overnight stays can be stressful. East Africa is full of lodges, hotels, and comfortable budget lodges/camps to retire for the night. If you can’t find a hotel or lodge, you can opt for tents and bunk beds. This is, especially best for backpackers and you can have a night stay in a tent at just USD 5 per night. Talk to your local expert to guide you on where and when to find budget-friendly accommodation options regardless of the destination.
Embrace budget transportation
There are multiple rental cars to consider for your road trip and if the budget is too tight, consider other options like budget rental cars. Alternatively, you can choose to travel in a large group. Traveling in a large of 10-20 pax can allow you to cut down on the rental car cost and you have the balance to cater for the safari activities or to meet other staff to make your road trip successful. Some places do not even require a safari vehicle for you to connect to them. You can simply take a safe boda boda or urber. To be safe enough, if you plan to go shopping, you can consider moving with the local expert. The local experts know which corner of the city to find whatever you need.
Shop in budget-friendly markets
All the main cities in East Africa have fully stocked markets for you to purchase something for yourself. Talk to your local expert on where you to do your shopping and this can save you from wasting time.
Plan when to visit East Africa
Timing is key for you to plan a successful budget road trip in East Africa. The most ideal time to go about budget road trips in East Africa is during the off-months of the year. The long off-months are March to May then October to November mark the short off-months of the year.
Book the East African tourist visa
Obtaining an East African tourist visa can save you from spending on purchasing different visas. Booking the East African tourist visa means you get a chance to visit at least two of the East African countries/destinations on just a single trip. This is true for visitors with plans to see mountain gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda combined with the Big 5 game & Great Migration in Kenya.
Choose the budget-friendly destinations
The best budget-friendly destinations to visit to see mountain gorillas include Bwindi and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda. If you desire up-market/luxury gorilla safaris then Rwanda (Volcanoes National Park) can work best for you. Gorilla permits are open to booking at USD 800 per visitor (Uganda) and this is against USD 1500 per person per gorilla permit in Rwanda.
Best budget road trips in East Africa
Check the list of the best budget road trips in East Africa; enjoy a 3 days budget gorilla tour in Uganda or Rwanda. With only 3 days, you can travel to Uganda/Rwanda to trek mountain gorillas. In Uganda, you can go trek gorillas in Bwindi or Mgahinga National Park on a budget. In Rwanda (Volcanoes National Park) you can grab the discounted gorilla permits and consider spending a night in the budget lodges. 3 days budget Kenya safari – an affordable wildlife tour to explore destinations such as Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and Aberdare. Spending 3 days in Mara is a great deal for you to be part of the mind-blowing experience –the Great Migration.
Enjoy the 15 days best of Uganda gorilla safaris and Kenya beach holiday, 7 days of Masai Mara, gorillas, and chimpanzees. Book our captivating budget for 10 days Uganda mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and Tanzania wildlife/Great Migration. Embark on the 8-day tour to Kenya and Tanzania tour. You can also enjoy a short 5 days Serengeti and Uganda gorillas tour. Spend two weeks on our budget-friendly 14 days Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya tour. This comes with mesmerizing mountain gorilla encounters; a Big 5 game and a wildlife tour. The 10-day Uganda, Rwanda, Maasai Mara, and Serengeti wildlife tour also awaits you on a visit to East Africa. Take 13 days group tours to Kenya and Tanzania—or 12 days to Kenya and Tanzania on budget. Choose from the above exceptional budget road trips in East Africa and you won’t have any regrets.
