Are you craving for a vacation but living on a tight budget? Well, worry not. Here are some of the nine African countries you can visit with a limited budget. Here, beautiful sceneries, nature walks, cheap African cuisines, and diverse wildlife are easily accessible for a tourist operating on a tight budget. Pack your bags, wear your tourism boots, and let’s go for a ride to enjoy the beauty of Africa.
Nine cheap African countries to visit on a tight budget
Kenya
Any tourism visit to Africa is incomplete without a visit to the East African country Kenya. This is the home of diverse nature and some of the most thrilling wildlife in the globe. Traveling to Kenya is pocket-friendly and with a budget of $100 per day, you can enjoy some of the unique features in the country. Here, hotel prices range between $20 to $50 per day for a couple traveling on a tight budget. However, the cost is lower if you opt to book yourself in a homestay or AirBnB that dot nearly all the major towns and centers. In Kenya, food is cheap and will cost you around $15 per day. Traveling within towns will also cost you around $20. If you are planning to visit the game reserves in the region, you will part with additional amounts for entrance fees. This will cost you around $10. Averagely a person visiting Kenya will spend about $100 per day. The amount may increase depending on the services you will need while visiting Kenya.hh
Unique places to visit in Kenya
Some of the unique places in Kenya include the sandy and beautiful beaches of Mombasa and Malindi, the Rift Valley, Hell’s Gate, the wildebeest migration in Maasai Mara, the Big Five at Tsavo National Park, and the thrills of a hike in Mount Kenya. READ ALSO: East Africa’s hidden tourism treasures in the Indian Ocean
Uganda
Gorillas in Uganda. The country is among the cheapest places in Africa to visit on a tight budget/Courtesy
Kenya’s neighbor Uganda is also another cheap African country that tourists traveling on a budget can consider. According to the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiques, Uganda is home to mountain gorillas and several tourist attractions. The pearl of Africa which is also the source of the continent’s longest river-river Nile, is friendly to the pockets of travellers. Just like in Kenya, a budget of approximately $100 per day is enough to enable one to enjoy a stay in Uganda while visiting some of its iconic tourist attractions.
Rwanda
Rwandese residents pose for a photo in Kigali, Rwanda. The country attracts several tourists every year/Courtesy
Rwanda boasts of several unique tourist attractions and is among the African countries you can visit on a low budget. The country has a rich history, beautiful mountains, and nature trails. Among the major destinations you can explore while visiting Rwanda include the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Volcanoes National Park, Akagera National Park, Niyo Art Gallery, and Inema Art Center. The scenery coupled up with the friendliness of Rwandese nationals makes Rwanda a perfect destination for low-budget travelers. Here, an average of about $30 per day is enough to enable you to enjoy a day’s vacation in the beautiful country.
Egypt
The pyramids of Giza in Egypt. They are among the iconic tourist sites in Egypt/Courtesy
The country is among the historic countries in Africa. Its physical features and some of its historical assets are nearly second to none. Here, you will get an opportunity to see the Red Sea, the warm sun, and coral reefs. A visit to the famous pyramids is an icing on the cake for a low-budget travel to Egypt. Arm yourself with about $100 per day and enjoy some of the best tourism gems that the country possesses. With the budget, you will also not miss a chance to enjoy a brief boat ride in the Red Sea. Accommodation is also affordable and ranges from $40 in most hotels.
Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The mountain is the highest mountain in Africa/Courtesy
The East African country is among the cheapest African countries for tourists. National Geographic illustrates that you will enjoy beautiful beaches, warm sunlight as well as diverse wildlife. In Tanzania, you will get a chance to see the Big Five animals at the Serengeti National Park. Accommodations in the homestays around the park range between $20 to $50. A successful daylong vacation in Tanzania will cost you an average of about $70. With the amount, you will also get an opportunity to enjoy the local African Swahili dishes.
Malawi
Wildlife is an important tourist attraction in Malawi/Courtesy
Malawi is also one of the cheapest countries in Africa to visit on a tight budget. The country has several hotels, lodges, and tour companies that can guarantee you cheaper rates. Among the tourism places you can visit on a budget of less than $100 include Zomba plateau and Liwonde National Park. You can also spend your vacation in the many beach resorts built in its shoreline.
Mozambique
The Beauty of Mozambique/Courtesy
Mozambique boasts of crystalline breathtaking beaches. If you are looking for a perfect gate-away on a tight budget, Mozambique is the place to visit. The budget for a daylong vacation in this country also ranges between $100 to $150 depending on the activities you intend to engage in. Apart from the warm sun, you can also enjoy diving with the dolphins by trained professionals.
Ghana
A statue of cocoa farmers in Ghana. The country is rich in cultural tourism and is among the cheapest African countries to visit on a tight budget/Courtesy
How about a trip to this West African country to enjoy a plate of Jollof rice? Ghana is rich in tourism and the cost is friendlier to the pocket. Here, you will enjoy food tourism, cultural tourism, as well as nature. Among the places you can visit in Ghana include the Kumasi cultural center, Museums in Accra and also Kakum National Park. You need to have about $90 for a daylong vacation in the country. The prices, however, change depending on the areas and activities you may intend to visit in your vacation.
Morocco
Desert in Morocco. The place is ideal for adventure/Courtesy
The bliss and allure of Morocco make it one of the best tourist destinations in Africa to visit on a tight budget. The country is among those where a budget of $100 per day will guarantee you a daylong vacation full of fun and sightseeing. The cost of travelling in Morocco as well as its cheap food is among the reasons tourists flock the country every year. Among the key tourist destinations in the country include the famous Casablanca, historic mosques, medinas in Marakech, and beautiful sandy beaches.