REVIEWS · SAFARI
Good safari tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first, harvest season worst of all. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Escape Albufeira for a 4x4 safari through cork forests, village roads, and vineyards, ending with local wine, cheese, ham, and countryside views.
“Excellent tour of country side and wine tasting experience”
Ride Crete’s mountain roads, watch the sunset with prosecco, then enjoy a traditional dinner, unlimited wine, and Greek dancing.
“Our driver George was so lovely and gave some really interesting information during our trip. The whole team were very accommodating and did everything they could to make sure everyone was having a good time. Would highly recommend this trip! The views were lovely too.”
Explore Crete’s ancient olive trees, mountain gorges, local wines, and Cretan lunch on a small-group 4WD tour from Chania.
“This tour was more than we had hoped it would be. We saw amazing scenery, tasted great food and wine, saw an 3000-5000 year old olive tree, and learned so much about Crete from Nasos. His company is communicative, and Nasos always had interesting things to share with us about the place he calls home! He also made sure to get us back to the ship in plenty of time. This ‘safari’ was just what we needed! You will regret not booking with them.”
Explore the Algarve countryside by jeep, learn about cork, and taste four local wines with cheese, ham, jams, and chorizo.
“The wine tour was absolutely wonderful! The vineyard and the experience were educational and enjoyable. We could have done without the safari and gone straight to the wine tasting. I recommend doing without the safari and just the wine tasting.”
Explore Korcula by buggy, stop for a swim, hear island stories, and enjoy homemade Croatian food, wine, and liqueurs with local hosts.
“THIS IS IT! If you do anything on Korcula do this buggy tour. There are other buggy tours on the island but this is the tour to do! The couple who run this business are amazing and provide an exceptional experience. We saw so much of the island we otherwise would not have. After zipping around they invited us in to their home to enjoy a beautiful spread with wine they make themselves. Scrumptious snacks and fun in the sun! Thank you for a wonderful day Korcula Buggy Official! Pro tip we learned after the fact is to book directly with them for cash pricing ❤️”
Review of Albufeira’s sunset beach safari, with Salgados Lake, champagne at Gale, and a traditional chicken piri piri dinner in Guia.
“Thankyou Diaz for a fantastic evening food was beautifiul and the craic was brilliant!! Hightly reccommend this trip we all really enjoyed it and Diaz was so nice 👍”
Review of Thassos Jeep Safari to Ipsarion, with mountain views, Theologos, springs, turtles, local picnic, wine, and practical tips.
“We were very pleased with this trip. We saw a lot of beautiful scenery and had a spectacular picnic in the mountains. Our guide Yannis made sure that the trip was informative and that we learned many interesting facts. We still fondly remember our experience in Thassos and highly recommend this trip to anyone who feels physically ready for an active day out.”
Sail from Hörnum to Sylt’s mussel farms, taste fresh mussels with wine, and learn how shellfish farming supports the North Sea.
Review of Korcula’s 4-hour buggy safari, with beaches, vineyards, island views, and generous wine and local food tasting.
“Overall it was good. Unfortunately it was not a nice day, the guide couldn't help that. My only critique is they should have a contigency in place in case of inclimate weather. It was very windy, cold and a little rainy. At the stop with the lighthouse, the guide said no use in walking around the point to see the lighthouse but I wish he would have given us that opportunity as it was something to see and do rather than sit at the restaurant. The buggys were fun to drive and the wine tasting at the end was great. One other reviewer said it was dissapointing and in someone's…”
Review of Cape Town’s small-group safari and Darling tasting tour, with wildlife, olive oil, beer, wine, sweets, views, costs, and tips.
“Amazing tour and great guide Ian and our safari driver was amazing as well. Very knowledgeable and made the tour comfortable and enjoyable!”
Review of a Maasai Mara hot air balloon safari with sunrise views, wildlife spotting, champagne bush breakfast, pickup, and practical tips.
“What an experience. Floating over the Masai Mara watching the sun rise. Didn’t see too many animals but that really didn’t spoil the experience. Loved every minute.”
Review of Cape Town’s Aquila Big 5 safari and Fairview wine tasting, with hotel pickup, open 4x4 drive, buffet meals, and practical tips.
“everything about the place was great we like we still aquila safari and comfortable service amazing experience Paul is best known legible”
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