Cheapest way to get from Europe to South Africa [closed]

Later this year, I intend to spend 2-3 months in Europe, then want to go to Capetown, South Africa to visit a friend there. Keeping costs down is important. Travel time is not--in fact, a longer travel time could actually be enjoyable (assuming there are things to see along the way)!

My order of priorities when selecting a travel method (or methods) would be:

Safety I'm not interested in hitch-hiking through a war zone, for instance.
Cost The cheaper the better
Scenery/travel experience Flying would probably be the least attractive option by this criteria

I will not have a vehicle, but that doesn't mean renting a vehicle would be out of the question--assuming a rental can be driven through the requisite countries.

EDIT
As I must eat the same quantity of food, and sleep the same number of hours whether I am traveling or not, I do not consider normal food or lodging expenses part of the travel expense unless they are more costly than they would be while staying in another city.

If I were to travel by train, for instance, where my only option for food was over-priced diner car food, I would consider that a relevant travel expense.

Best Answer

I strongly recommend flight, which is usually via Johannesburg. Cape Town is safer than other places in South Africa, and in general South Africa is safer than other countries in Africa. Don't put your trip in risk in favor budget. Africa can be safe and dangerous, and there is no guarantee for neither.