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The 15 Best Safari Tours in the World

93 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Half a day out of Nairobi or three days under canvas in the Serengeti: the price gap between the two is the biggest decision on this page. These 15 cover both ends, with what the vehicle is, who else is in it and what the park fee adds.

Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari) - Leaving South Tenerife by coach
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Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari)

1.Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,601 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Travel from South Tenerife into Teide National Park for a sunset above the clouds, a three-course Canarian dinner, and guided stargazing with four telescopes. Guides such as Craig, Kieran, Sol, and Sonja explain the stars, while warm coats and free night photos are provided.

“The experience was pretty good. We had some hiccups with the telescopes due to wind, and then a situation with the camera that meant we weren't able to get our night photos taken at the end of the tour. The food wasn't gourmet, but satiating. Just note that your meal does come at the very start of the tour, so you may want to skip lunch. I wouldn't book any kind of private tour vs. the bus. You still eat the same meal, hit the same spots, and get the same information as the larger group...just in a smaller vehicle. It seemed silly to watch folks from the van follow…”

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Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast - The early start and launch-site routine
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Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast

2.Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,480 reviews · from $550

Leave your lodge around 5 a.m. for a sunrise balloon flight over the Serengeti, guided by pilots such as Paul, Kevin, Jeff, or Mohamed. Expect about an hour in the air, changing views shaped by the wind, wildlife sightings, champagne, and a full English breakfast beneath an acacia tree.

“Ballooning over the Serengeti is a must do experience. The pilot Kevin and all the support staff were highly professional making the entire event, pre and post flight thoroughly enjoyable. The post flight breakfast under an acacia tree was top notch with great food and excellent service. Thank you!”

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Teide National Park: Sunset & Stargazing Safari with Dinner - The coach ride from South Tenerife
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Teide National Park: Sunset & Stargazing Safari with Dinner

3.Teide National Park: Sunset & Stargazing Safari with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,115 reviews · 3.5 - 7 hours · from $65

Ride into Teide National Park for a sunset at Montaña Sámara, a three-course Canarian dinner, and guided stargazing with four telescopes. Guides including Craig and Kieran explain constellations, planets, mythology, and science. South Tenerife pickup, warm coats, drinks, and photos are included.

“A very well-organised tour with lots of wow moments. The guide was knowledgeable, passionate, and spoke clear English. I went with my mum and we both loved it. Highly recommended!”

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Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Serengeti - Miracle Experience - Sunrise over the Serengeti
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Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Serengeti – Miracle Experience

4.Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Serengeti – Miracle Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,646 reviews · from $599

You’ll meet the Miracle Experience crew before dawn, watch the balloon inflate, and lift off over the Serengeti as the sun rises. Your pilot, possibly Captain Ed, helps spot wildlife below. After about an hour in the air, celebrate with bubbly, a bush breakfast, and a completion certificate.

“The balloon ride was a beautiful way to see the Serengeti. The breakfast in the bush was done to a very high standard and a thoroughly enjoyable experience.”

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Udawalawe National Park | Private Safari Tour

5.Udawalawe National Park | Private Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,499 reviews · from $25Best value

Join a private 4x4 safari in Udawalawe National Park with pickup in the Udawalawe area. Drivers such as Gyan and Gimhana are praised for spotting elephants, birds, crocodiles, and smaller animals. Choose a 6:00 am or 2:00 pm departure, with a four-hour park visit and return transport.

“Lives this safari day, could not stop smiling. Tour guide and driver very knowledgeable and great spotters. Understoid our personal interests and guided the safari to that.”

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From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal - The early hotel pickup and Zanzibar airport routine
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From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

6.Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,470 reviews · from $451

Fly early from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, then spend the day in a shared safari vehicle with a guide such as Salim, Amos, or Asenga. Expect lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and more, plus a bush lunch, bottled water, and hotel transfers.

“Both the guide, I believe he's name was Elias, and the driver were amazing. so welcoming, funny and professional. We've seen lots of animals and had really nice bush lunch. would recommend it to everyone, it was a highlight of our trip.”

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From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari - The early departure from Johannesburg
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From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

7.Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,327 reviews · 12 hours · from $186

Leave Johannesburg early for Pilanesberg with hotel pickup, a roughly 2.5-hour drive, and two open-vehicle game drives totaling 4.5 to 5 hours. Guides such as Petrus, Martin, and Desmond track wildlife while you watch elephants, rhinos, giraffes, hippos, and hundreds of bird species.

“À must do. We had a fantastic time, our guide Petrus was great, he did really manage to give us the best sights and yeppp he's funny as well, so there was really no doom time Shout out to Nikki as well, the driver who took us from Johannesburg to the Pilanesberg and back, he was kind and so careful ::)) Highly advised!”

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Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour - Wildlife sightings depend on timing and weather
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Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour

8.Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,267 reviews · 1 day · from $41

At Everglades Safari Park, an English-speaking guide takes you on a roughly 40-minute airboat ride through the River of Grass. Captain Joe is one guide praised for his humor and clear explanations. Afterward, see the Wildlife Nature Show, exhibits, observation platform, and jungle trail.

“Very cool experience! The guide was fun and it felt like he enjoyed entertaining us on the airboat! Walked through the trail-park after the boat ride, which was very nice, and we saw several alligators. 10/10 would recommend!”

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Grand Teton Wildlife Safari in a Enclosed or Open-Air Vehicle (season dependent) - Choosing the right vehicle and clothing
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Grand Teton Wildlife Safari in a Enclosed or Open-Air Vehicle (season dependent)

9.Grand Teton Wildlife Safari in a Enclosed or Open-Air Vehicle (season dependent)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,212 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $159

Spend about four hours searching Grand Teton National Park for moose, elk, bears, bison, wolves, and birds with a local naturalist. Ride open-air from June to mid-September or a heated vehicle in colder months. Binoculars, snacks, drinks, and small-group guiding are included.

“The guide was friendly, patient and extremely knowledgeable. He clearly knew the spots where we were likely to view animals. The van was comfortable as well.”

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East Coast National Park: Half-Day Caves Jeep Safari - Sea caves, cliffs, and clear blue water
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East Coast National Park: Half-Day Caves Jeep Safari

10.East Coast National Park: Half-Day Caves Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,090 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Ride a rugged Land Rover Defender through Konnos National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Monica, Tony, Andreas, or Stav. Expect sea caves, natural bridges, old churches, Cape Greko views, Lovers Bridge, and time to swim at Konnos Beach. The ride is bumpy, open-air, and part of the fun.

“Our guide was lovely and very kind had a really good time”

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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights - The early pickup and flight from Zanzibar
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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

11.Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,025 reviews · from $470

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for a full-day game drive in a shared 4x4. Expect an early pickup, coffee break, warm bush lunch, and wildlife such as lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and crocodiles. Guides including Eli, Herman, Dennis, and Songoro are praised for spotting animals and explaining the park.

“An incredible experience, absolutely loved the day! It was well organised from the pick up to the airport to boarding the flight and once landed in Selous. The guide was great, informative and did all he could for us to see as many animals as possible. I would certainly recommend this to anyone looking to do a day's safari from Zanzibar.”

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Everglades Airboat Safari Adventure with Transportation - The ride west or north from Miami
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Everglades Airboat Safari Adventure with Transportation

12.Everglades Airboat Safari Adventure with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 956 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $35

Leave from 305 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach for a 4 to 5-hour outing with round-trip transport, a roughly 40-minute airboat ride, wildlife viewing, and time for exhibits. Confirm the destination before booking: many departures use a private northern airboat park rather than the main Everglades National Park visitor area.

“I had a very disappointing experience with this tour. The bus took us to the northern part of the Everglades, which was much less beautiful than the national park, and not at all what we had imagined. The boat tour lasted 40 minutes, which was fine, but after that, we were given an hour of free time to visit the “exhibition,” as they call it on their website. However, it turned out to be just animals in captivity. The cages were tiny, and the animals were either isolated or crammed together, spending years in those conditions. At the end of the visit, we were allowed to touch a baby alligator.…”

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3 Hour Off-Road Sunset Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate Detour - Pipe Creek Vista and the middle of the tour
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3 Hour Off-Road Sunset Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate Detour

13.3 Hour Off-Road Sunset Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate Detour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 904 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $133

Ride from Tusayan in a small 4WD safari vehicle, bypassing the busy South Rim entrance on forest back roads. Guides such as Mark, Tyler, Werner, and Sheila share canyon geology, Native history, wildlife notes, and local stories before sunset stops at Yavapai Point, Pipe Creek Vista, and Grandview Point.

“I was super excited to see the Grand Canyon and was expecting a little more from this tour. Our guide was very mellow and wasn’t engaging. The tour was actually a little boring. It was also freezing cold driving in the open air truck. We sat in the back and got tons of wind blowing on us as we drove between the scenic lookouts. Once the sun went down, the guide finally put the wind flaps down, but it was still kind of uncomfortable. Also, he took us to a spot to see the sunset, but the sun was partially blocked by a rock, so it was not the spectacular…”

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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari - Pickup from Gqeberha and nearby towns
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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

14.Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 872 reviews · 9 hours · from $186

Spend nine hours in Addo Elephant National Park in a small group of up to 10, riding in an air-conditioned 4x4 with a window seat for every passenger. Guides such as Freddy, John, Sidwell, and King Elvis lead game drives, serve lunch, and help spot elephants, lions, rhinos, buffalo, and smaller wildlife.

“Our Driver, guide was absolutely excellent, he made a very memorable day and experience, would highly recommend Sidwell and tour.”

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Yala National Park Safari Tours: Morning/Evening/Full Day - Pickup from Tissamaharama, Yala, and nearby towns
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Yala National Park Safari Tours: Morning/Evening/Full Day

15.Yala National Park Safari Tours: Morning/Evening/Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 818 reviews · 5 - 12 hours · from $25

Choose a 5-hour evening, 7-hour morning, or 12-hour Yala safari with hotel pickup, a jeep, water, binoculars, and an English-speaking driver-guide. Guides such as Ishan, Maduka, Darshana, and Madu are praised for tracking leopards, elephants, birds, and crocodiles.

“The safari was really perfect, our driver Sajee did everything he could so we were able see as much animals as possible.”

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