Affordable Places to Visit on a Solo Trip to East Africa: East Africa is one of the most colorful and stunning destinations, which offers some of the finest views of landscapes and wildlife. Tanzania has the vast savannah of Serengeti, Mt Kilimanjaro, lazy beaches of Zanzibar and so much more. And although an East African safari trip looks and sounds like a dream which can cost a fortune a lot of tourists around the world find plenty of cheap options for a real life-changing trip. With planning and boldness, it is easy for anyone to plan an exciting solo trip that will enable him or her to discover the hidden jewels of East Africa at a relatively low budget!
Serengeti National Park of Tanzania
Serengeti should not be missing from any of the travel plans as every visitor to East Africa deserves a view of the beauty of the park. This 12,950 square kilometers world heritage site is famous for the spectacular annual wildebeest migration where more than a million wildlife beasts and hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles migrate in the plains in search of pastures. Year-round, the Serengeti remains alive with the excitement of Migration with lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and over 500 bird varieties. Camping is available at public campsites which are operated within the park range for about $50 per night and for other hotel bookings, the prices range between $60-$150 per night. Some of the ways that will help in reducing costs include self-driving or using local buses to get from one park gate to another. Make sure that you spend not less than 2 full days— early morning and night are the best for animal watching.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Through its beautiful white sandy beaches and the cultural city of Stone Town, Zanzibar remains a preferred destination for beach culture, water sports, and peaceful vacations. Visit as many or as few beaches as desired – for the price of a tasty lunch consisting of a drink and some seafood of not more than $15. Visit Prison Island; you will witness the giant Aldabra tortoises within ½ an hour’s ferry ride at $30 round trip. Visit the landmarks within the confined Stone Town such as the Old Fort, Palace Museum, and Anglican Cathedral for a small city tour fee. If interested in cheap private and clean rooms then you should opt for the no-frill options like the eco-hostels and Airbnb’s throughout the island.
Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda
Overlooking terraced, green hillsides of southwestern Uganda, the Lake Bunyonyi “Place of Little Birds” harbors almost two hundred bird species at its shores. Enjoy here peace and quiet while paddling in a canoe to the 29 islands in the lake, go for a hiking with search of chimpanzees in a magical forest, and spend time discovering the culture of the place by watching the traditional dances. There is Bwama Island Resort with campsites that cost $ 7 and for those who fancy a little more luxury then Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort has private rooms at $ 35 per night including breakfast. Ferries and boats for tours around the lake cost $2 to $5 while motorbike taxis, $5.
Nosy Be, Madagascar
Nosy Be Island off the coast of northwestern Madagascar is one of the most attractive destinations; here guests get intrigued by beautiful sand beaches, dense tropical forests, tropical wildlife, and mouthwatering seafood that costs a relatively cheaper price for any low-budget tourist. Madagascar has recently been one of Africa’s cheapest countries to visit, meaning that exotic islands like Nosy Be are within easy reach. Freshwater crevices (prawns) or fish brochettes can be got on the beach for as low as $3. See lemurs play on a guided rainforest tour starting at $10. And bed down in rustic thatched huts usually rented out for $15-25 per night. It may take a while to travel to Nosy Be, but everything is cheap afterward, and the beaches are friendly.
Using a always up for a new adventure, a little planning, and having a sense of flexibility you can travel about East Africa by yourself, see magnificent scenery teeming with wildlife, and spend next to no cash. Be ready to trek on extensive plains of savannah, walk barefoot along the sandy white beaches, stroll through exquisite and rich jungles, discover interesting cultures, and much more, all this at an unbelievably low cost. Therefore, travel light, go for the cheapest option, and enjoy this enchanting region on a budget and on your own.
