What daily costs can I expect to pay for budget accom (camping), food and transport in South Africfor 2 people

Posted: December 16th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Camping Recipes | Tags: , , , , , | 2 Comments »

We’ll be spending approximately 1 month in South Africa in November and I am trying to work out roughly what I should budget for accomodation, transport and food for 2 people travelling together, so I can work out how much I can afford on safari activities. We’re prepared to camp or stay in the cheapest hotels, and eat basic food. This is part of an overland trip from Malawi to South Africa. Many thanks for any assistance. I’d really love to hear from anyone who’s done this!


2 Comments on “What daily costs can I expect to pay for budget accom (camping), food and transport in South Africfor 2 people”

  1. 1 viks said at 6:25 am on December 16th, 2010:

    Im sorry Im not a camper, so I have no idea what costs would be like. maybe these links will help you

    http://www.sa-venues.com/backpackers_nationwide.htm
    http://www.allafricabackpackers.com/
    http://www.btsa.co.za/
    http://www.bazbus.com/

    I know about food costs though,

    from the grocery store
    loaf of bread R5
    2 litres of milk R10-R12
    2 litres of coke R10-R12
    2kg Rice R10
    Cheese R40/kg

    McDonalds Meals http://www.mcdonalds.co.za/
    R26 (coke burger chips)

    Pizza
    http://www.panarottis.com/ (restuarant)
    http://www.scooterspizza.co.za/ (takeaway)

    my favourites:
    http://www.steers.co.za/ (takeaway/ sit down)
    http://www.spur.co.za/

  2. 2 Sophia K said at 6:25 am on December 16th, 2010:

    Hi , I am a travel agent in South Africa. Meals you looking at about R30 – R50 per person for a good meal which is about 4 – 7 USD. Accommodation about USD 20 – 30 for budget or B&B places. Safari activities are pretty expensive here. Transportation you would either have to higher a car whic is about USD 33 per day , the best way to travel. We dont have very good public transportation. Alternatively you should do a guided or coach tour. Let me know if you need prices you can e-mail me on info@southtiptravel.com


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