SAFARIS WORLDWIDE · GUIDED
Good guided safaris fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Dubai’s $78 Red Dunes safari with quad bikes, Polaris ATVs, dune bashing, sandboarding, camel rides, and hotel transfers.
“Really good organised transport to and from was very good aswell”
Salou quad safari review with hotel pickup, scenic trails, safety briefing, prices, practical tips, and advice on choosing the one or two-hour route.
“Really good fun, staff very helpful. Stopped at a lovely location for some brilliant photographs - definitely would recommend”
Explore Camargue by open-roof 4x4, spot horses, bulls and flamingos, then enjoy five wines and local specialties near Aigues-Mortes.
“super guide, very pleasant activity. only a bit uncomfortable back in the defender.”
Review of Udawalawe’s private elephant safari, with expert guides, 4x4 transport, wildlife sightings, costs, tips, and booking advice.
“Our guide Gimhana was very kind snd helpful from the very start. We enjoyed the safari very much! Gimhana showed us not only the elephants and beautiful birds but we were also lucky enough to spot four jackals! We recommend our guide 100%!”
Review of a Cape Town Big Five day trip with Aquila safari, Breede Valley views, wine tasting, lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“It was my very first safari ever and it was absolutely amazing. Mike went above and beyond! He managed everything extremely well and thanks to him I did not have to que a single time. Also his knowledge about the area is huge. You can Read more”
See Banff wildlife at dusk on a two-hour guided safari with hotel pickup, mountain views, conservation stories, and chances to spot elk and deer.
“Jeff the driver picked us up at the allocated time, he was very pleasant and friendly. When all the passengers where picked Jeff laid out the details of the trip and places we would stop at. The bus was very comfortable. Jeff was very knowledgeable on the wildlife in Banff and gave us a very good explanation on the life of the brown bear. Unfortunately there was not a lot of the animals that we hoped to see but the trip was very entertaining and we enjoyed it. Thanks David”
Review of Yogyakarta’s Mount Merapi Jeep Safari, with volcano views, eruption stories, hotel pickup, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“The drivers were very nice, shoutout to Yash whi drive us to the activity☺️☺️☺️☺️”
Review of Dubai’s 6-hour Lahbab desert safari with dune bashing, quad biking, camel rides, dinner, shows, and practical booking tips.
“Our tour guide was Ahmad. Ahmad is a great driver with an adventurous spirit. He made sure we all had an amazing time on the ATV, sand boarding, sand duning, and throughout dinner. Will highly recommend.”
See lions, cheetahs, and wild dogs on a one-hour guided safari near Hartbeespoort, with expert commentary and weekend lion feeding.
“It was definitely a great and eye opening experience.... Enjoyed every moment”
Review of a full-day Yellowstone safari from Jackson Hole with wildlife viewing, geysers, Old Faithful, meals, guides, and small groups.
“We totally lucked out and were the only two people on the 10 passenger tour! We didn't see any wolves or bears, but we saw just about every other animal on our list. Our breakfast and lunch were great along with plenty of drinks and snacks. We were well taken care of that day. Thanks”
Review of Crete’s 3-hour sunset quad safari from Hersonissos and Malia, with mountain roads, coastal views, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Super prestation, randonnée, magnifique petit clin d’œil à Christina un vrai Safari 🤩🤩 la Grèce, un super beau pays, je recommande à 100 %”
Ride camels into the Thar Desert from Jaisalmer with Raj’s private safari, sunset chai, desert dinner, open-sky camping, and free luggage storage.
“Good trip. This tour takes you to a different more isolated part of the desert and not Sam, which has gotten really crowded. Raj checked in to ask what sort of food we would like and prepped that. Also as a bonus, he took us to Kuldehra village and a small oasis on the way to the desert (even though it's not mentioned in the trip plan).”
Review of a private Kruger safari from Hazyview, with an open vehicle, expert guides, two game drives, park views, and practical tips.
“We did two full day tours with Sylvester from Vomba. He was an excellent guide and we were able to see 4 of the big 5, and we learned a lot about the different animals. He also know his birds! We were so happy to have a guide that was great at spotting all wildlife big and small. Would definitely recommend Vomba with Sylvester!”
Ride a fast RIB from Padstow to spot seals, dolphins, puffins, and seabirds along Cornwall’s rugged coast.
“The boat trip was great just wish the animals were more willing to show up but that can't be helped we had a great time splashing though the waves managed to see a seals head and lots of birds great day out wish I'd gone for the 2 hour trip”
Review of Johannesburg’s half-day Lion and Safari Park tour, with pickup, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, value advice, and practical booking tips.
“The most memorable experience is to be able to observe such lovely animals closely. Definitely worth doing the tour if you haven’t done it before. It’s one of my highlights during my first visit to South Africa.”
Open 4x4, battered jeep, quad bike, camel or balloon basket.
