Safari Day Trips Around the World: the 15 Best

Doha: Safari, ATV, Camels, Sandboarding and Inland Sea Tour

1.Safari, ATV, Camels, Sandboarding and Inland Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,291 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $32Our pick

Spend four to five hours in Qatar’s desert with an English-speaking guide such as Asmet, Noufal, Anwar, or Tahir. Ride a 4x4 over dunes, try a short camel ride, sandboard, and visit Khor al Adaid, where desert meets sea. Hotel pickup may be added, while quad bikes and some photo stops cost extra.

“Obaid was an excellent driver and made our desert safari a truly enjoyable experience. He was professional, friendly, and made sure we felt safe and comfortable throughout the trip. His driving skills during the dune bashing were impressive and exciting. Overall, he helped make the tour memorable, and I would highly recommend him to anyone planning a desert safari.”

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Antalya: Ziplining, Rafting, Jeep Tour & Quad Safari w/Lunch

2.Ziplining, Rafting, Jeep Tour & Quad Safari w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,260 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $26

Spend 5 to 10 hours in Köprülü Canyon with rafting, ziplining, and your choice of Jeep, buggy, or quad safari. Guides such as Muke, Nabi, Hajjar, and Amir keep the day lively while you tackle 10 rapids, swim in the river, and eat a picnic lunch. Bring old closed-toe shoes, a towel, and clothes you can ruin.

“Activity was worth the money. It was wonderful. Monty and Habibi were marvelous as well as the other guides. There was no shortage of fun. From the beginning to the end was electrifying and exciting. I will recommend them and hope they will be there when I visit again next year.”

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Desert Safari Tour, Quad Bike with BBQ Dinner & Show from Dubai

3.Desert Safari Tour, Quad Bike with BBQ Dinner & Show from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,438 reviews · from $45Top rated

Spend four to seven hours outside Dubai with a 4x4 driver such as Sajid, Ibrahim, or Bakhtiar. Ride the dunes, sandboard, pose at sunset, take a short camel ride, and choose the longer package for quad biking, BBQ dinner, henna, shisha, tanoura, belly dance, and fire shows.

“thanks to Latif Jan for being a good host at taking care of the people, assisting and entertaining them. Be careful during the sand boarding i injured myself :) so be cautious”

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Udawalawe National Park | Private Safari Tour

4.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. Guides such as Gimhana and Gyan focus on elephants, birds, crocodiles, monkeys, and other wildlife, while adjusting the drive to your interests. Choose a 6:00 am or 2:00 pm start and return to your pickup point after about four hours.

“Gimhana was in contact from the day I booked to ensure I knew how to get there, which accommodations would allow me to stay, and what prices I was expected to pay. His help was much appreciated. Then on the day of the Safari we saw so many elephants, deer, bird species, and monkeys. Gimhana was a whizz at spotting the animals and knowledgeable in identifying the species and answering all our questions. It was such a unique and incredible experience.”

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Koh Samui: ATV Quad Bike Safari Tour

5.Koh Samui: ATV Quad Bike Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,394 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $57

Samui Quad Motor takes you from your Koh Samui hotel into the hills on Japanese quad bikes. Choose one hour of jungle tracks and viewpoints, or two hours with rougher terrain, a seasonal waterfall, refreshments, and more riding. Guides including Rick and Kap help riders, take photos, and adjust the pace for different skill levels.

“Couldn't fault this in any shape or form opted for 2h but could have easily been there all day. not too difficult, some steep inclines / declines but overall doable for beginners”

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Paphos: Land Rover Jeep Safari Coastal Tour and Blue Lagoon

6.Land Rover Jeep Safari Coastal Tour and Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,351 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Spend seven hours exploring the Paphos coast in a white Land Rover Defender with guides such as John, Evros, Rodos, or Debbie. See sea caves, Avakas Gorge, Lara Bay, the Akamas Peninsula, the Baths of Aphrodite, and the Blue Lagoon. Swim for an hour, buy lunch at a traditional taverna, and visit a winery in winter if swimming is not possible.

“Our 7 hour trip was fantastic. Everything we saw was amazing and beautiful. Our tour guide Evros talked about every thing we saw and made funny comments everybody enjoyed. It was a worthwhile experience that I would reccomend to everybody because price to stuff you see and do ratio is more then perfect.”

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Dubai Dune Buggy Safari Tour in Red Dunes Options

7.Dubai Dune Buggy Safari Tour in Red Dunes Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,350 reviews · from $138

You’ll ride a Polaris RZR across Sharjah’s red desert toward Fossil Rock, with safety support, sandboarding, and a camel ride available. Shared pickup from Dubai or Sharjah is included, and the driving portion runs about an hour. Add dune bashing, a longer camel ride, or a BBQ dinner if you want a fuller desert evening.

“Fantastic fun and a must for all petrol heads. The cars are quick but safe for any standard of driver.”

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Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour

8.Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour

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

You’ll take a guided, roughly 40-minute airboat ride through the Everglades Safari Park, with an English-speaking captain such as Captain Joe sharing facts about the wetlands. Afterward, watch a short Wildlife Nature Show, stroll the Jungle Trail boardwalk, and visit the observation platform and exhibits. Allow about two hours on site.

“The airboat ride was great, the pilot and the narrative good. There was a small show after which was nice, informative and quite funny. But overall the area is so beautiful, that it, alone, is worth the trip.”

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Doha: Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding and Inland Sea Tour

9.Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding and Inland Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,254 reviews · from $26

From Doha, ride an air-conditioned 4x4 into Qatar’s desert for dune bashing, sandboarding, camel photos, and an Inland Sea stop. Guides such as Ali, Gulraiz, Imran, and Jibran are praised for careful driving and helpful photos. Hotel pickup may be available, while the standard meeting point is National Museum Metro Station.

“Everything was amazing Jibran was an amazing tour guide , gave us an experience Kudos will definitely recommend”

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Corralejo: Buggy Safari Tour

10.Buggy Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,174 reviews · 3 hours · from $117

Drive an automatic buggy from Corralejo through Fuerteventura’s dunes, dusty tracks, and old volcanic craters. Expect a sightseeing tour rather than a race, with road driving, roughly 20 to 30 minutes off road, photo stops, and a break at Don Pepe bar. Guides including Margarita, Ben, Tom, and Sayed lead tours in several languages.

“The off road was amazing. My 15yr old son loved it even though he was a passenger. The few stops we had helped the adrenaline to calm down a bit and it was nice to learn more about the place we visited. I would book to do this again and I would recommend you to give it a go”

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Düsseldorf: Altbier-Safari Beer Walking Tour

11.Düsseldorf: Altbier-Safari Beer Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,150 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Walk Düsseldorf’s Old Town with an English or German-speaking guide such as Chris, Angela, or Kristoffer. Visit five Altbier breweries, learn brewing basics at Brauerei Kürzer, taste five local beers, and finish with tips on where to eat and drink. This is a social, adults-only tour with a street-side local feel.

“Kris was an outstanding guide. He is a native German speaker but his English is flawless and he made sure the English speakers heard along the same stories and history he told in German. Tasting 5 different alt biers was perfect. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Albufeira: Safari Excursion in the Algarve Mountains

12.Safari Excursion in the Algarve Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,059 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Ride from Albufeira into the Algarve hills in a shared convertible Jeep. Guides such as Victor, Paulo, Pablo, George, and Sergio lead you to Paderne Castle, a traditional village, Quinta do Goji farm, Alte’s Fonte Grande stream, and Pico Alto. Expect local liqueur and jam tastings, off-road tracks, and a possible swim.

“Very knowledgeable guy and brilliant value for money would definitely recommend to anyone who likes exploring the countryside”

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Alanya: 4X4 Quad Safari Tour in the Mountain

13.4X4 Quad Safari Tour in the Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 968 reviews · 4 hours · from $25

You’ll ride a quad through Alanya’s Taurus Mountains on muddy, dusty, steep, and bumpy forest tracks, with guides such as Alper, Eren, and Emre helping you along. The four-hour outing includes hotel transfers, safety gear, scenic stops, and about 20 kilometers of riding. Water conditions vary by season, so bring clothes that can get dirty.

“Everything was great, from start to finish, reccomend it!”

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Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony

14.Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 942 reviews · from $61

Travel by air-conditioned minivan across Cape Kidnappers Station to a gannet colony just meters away. Guides such as Marcus, Jan, Mick, Tony, and Jen share stories about farming, wildlife, and local history. You’ll stop at cliff-top viewpoints, enjoy tea or coffee, and return to Clifton after about three hours.

“This was a really fun experience. The driver was super talkative and told corny jokes, but aside from that it was amazing.”

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5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

15.5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 941 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $107

Spend about five hours exploring the countryside around Heraklion with Creta Quad Safari. Choose a quad, automatic 1000cc buggy, Monster 800cc, or Jeep, then follow a guide through Karteros Gorge, villages, olive groves, a historic cave, and a beach stop. Pickup is available from Heraklion, the port, and nearby resorts.

“If you want to experience the beauty of Crete, there is no better way than to take this Quad ride through the mountains, the beach and many other fantastic stops along the way. I'm 62 years old and never did a quad or ATV ride before and this excursion did not disappoint. I felt safe every step of the way. This is a family run business and the Fournaris family was super fun to have our adventure with! We came in as customers and left as family! The stop for lunch at a Greek taverna was delicious and fun. The Fournaris family were the perfect hosts picking us up at…”

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