So me and a buddy of mine are planning on doing a extended trip to Africa in mid-late Feb. Thinking of flying into JNB and making our way from there. No real set itinerary but hope to see Tanzania, few game reserves, and try to see as much as we can.

We are having a bit of a disagreement on the overall cost of the trip. Tickets are not a problem (miles to book em) but he really thinks we can do the trip, 3 weeks, for about $700. I think thats just impossible (and insanely naive). He says a friend of his who went to Africa says you can get "very nice" hotels for about $50 a night, so staying for 3 weeks and splitting the cost would only be $375 each...for 3 weeks. I think that's TOTALLY impossible, $50 hotels in the states are somewhat sketchy, and i doubt that ones in Africa are better. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I was planning to budget atleast a couple thousand for the trip....

What would you guys budget for lodging/food/transport, for about 3 weeks in Africa. Not expecting luxury hotels more budget end, but something decent, clean, and reliable.