Experiencing Africa’s wildlife while driving across the Savannah is one of those moments right out of your wildest dreams. (Right, T Swift?). If you’re a traveler exploring the world on a budget and a quintessential African safari ride seems a little out of reach, do a little digging and you may just be surprised what you find.

At an average $1,000 per person per night, the everyday traveler may think they’ll never get to experience the natural beauty of a herd of elephants splashing through a watering hole, or the grace of a cheetah as it runs across a plain. But there are a few companies making the experience of the African safari accessible to everyone by flexing their prices based on the seasonality of your visit, and these eight companies below are among the best.