Wildlife Safaris in the USA — the 10 We Would Book

1.Half-Day Wildlife Safari Tour in Grand Teton National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $170Our pick

Join Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris for a four-hour, small-group drive through the National Elk Refuge and Grand Teton National Park. Your guide may include Jeff, Abby, Barry, Jordan, or another naturalist who knows the area well. With a maximum of eight people, UHD binoculars, spotting scopes, snacks, and hotel pickup, you can focus on wildlife instead of driving.

“This is absolutely worth it! We saw an amazing close up view of a group of moose less then 150 feet away!”

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2.Half Day Grand Teton Wildlife Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $170

Spend about four hours searching for moose, elk, bison, foxes, bighorn sheep, and birds around Jackson Hole. A naturalist guide such as Corey, Kayla, Jeffrey, or Barry may lead your small group, using spotting scopes and local wildlife knowledge. Pickup, drinks, snacks, and gear are included, but the $20 park fee is extra.

“Very good presentation from the driver. Jeff wss very good at his job. We saw moose,elk,eagles,deer .”

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3.Yellowstone Wildlife Safari from Bozeman – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · from $697

Start at 6:00 a.m. in Bozeman for a private, 10 to 11-hour safari through Yellowstone’s north country. Naturalist guides such as Kelsey, Gary, Grant, Randolph, and Nate have led guests to wildlife including bears, wolves, elk, moose, and owls. You get a picnic lunch, snacks, drinks, binoculars, and spotting scopes, with the route shaped by your interests, weather, and sightings.

“Our guide, Nate, was excellent from pick up to drop off. Very knowledgeable about the park and wildlife. The vehicle was comfortable, very clean and had plenty refreshments for us throughout the day. We went there with hope rather than expRead more”

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4.Half Day Group Sunset Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $168

Spend four to five hours exploring Grand Teton National Park with guides such as Michael, Michelle, Amanda, and Mike. Expect flexible routes, sunset views, wildlife searches, hotel pickup, snacks, binoculars, and a spotting scope. Moose, elk, bison, pronghorn, eagles, bears, and other animals may appear, but sightings are never guaranteed.

“This was an awesome experience. Alec, our guide, was knowledgeable and friendly. We saw bison, elk, moose, mule deer, a beaver, and ducks. He knew the best spots to take us. We got very close to a male elk and two female moose. It was a comfortable ride with gorgeous scenery. We also saw Mormon Row and beautiful Jenny Lake. I highly recommend this experience.”

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5.Offshore Wildlife Safari and Reef Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $190

Join Ocean Eco Tours from Kailua-Kona for a four-hour, six-person wildlife safari with guides such as Monet and Brenden. Snorkel coral reefs or watch from the boat while searching for dolphins, manta rays, turtles, sharks, whales, and whale sharks. Gear and light snacks are included, but bring towels, reef-safe sunscreen, and water.

“Our ocean safari with Ocean Eco Tours was nothing short of extraordinary—truly beyond our wildest dreams. From the moment we set out, the crew was knowledgeable, passionate, and completely committed to giving us the best possible experience while respecting the ocean and its wildlife. We were thrilled to see and swim with dolphins, an experience that alone would have made the day unforgettable. But the adventure didn’t stop there. When word came in that sperm whales had been sighted, the crew sprang into action and made what can only be described as a herculean effort to locate them and safely bring us within observation distance. Their determination paid off—we were…”

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6.Yellowstone Winter Wildlife Safari from Bozeman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $350

Leave Bozeman at 7:00 a.m. for a 10 to 11-hour winter safari through Yellowstone’s north country. A naturalist guide such as Gary, Gabrielle, Zak, or Elizabeth leads up to eight people to Mammoth, Tower Fall, Slough Creek, Lamar Valley, and the Yellowstone River. Binoculars, scopes, snacks, drinks, and a locally sourced picnic lunch are included.

“Saw lots of animals. Great very personable guide that made the difference. Would recommend this to others”

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7.Yellowstone Wildlife Safari in Lamar Valley from Bozeman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $350

Leave Bozeman at 6 a.m. for a full-day Yellowstone wildlife safari focused on Lamar Valley and the northern park. A naturalist guide such as Allen or Grant leads a group of up to eight, providing UHD binoculars, spotting scopes, a locally sourced picnic lunch, snacks, and drinks. Expect flexible stops based on wildlife, weather, and road conditions.

“Awesome experience and our guide, Grant was awesome and very knowledgeable. The tour provided everything you needed regarding food and drinks with plenty of pit stops. We saw black bears, wolves, coyotes, elk, bisons ect ect”

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8.Private Yellowstone Winter Wolf Watching and Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Start before sunrise from Bozeman, Livingston, Gardiner, or Mammoth Hot Springs for a private Yellowstone safari with guides such as Andrea or Randolph. Search Lamar Valley for wolves, bison, and elk, then visit Mammoth Hot Springs. Lunch, snacks, binoculars, spotting scopes, and private transport are included.

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9.3 Hour See Crystal River Wildlife Safari Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $64Best value

Spend about three hours aboard a comfortable boat with a USCG licensed captain, tracing Crystal River to the Gulf and nearby tributaries. Watch for manatees and other wildlife, pass the Crystal River Archaeological Site, and hear local nature facts. Boats carry no more than six people. Captain Alyssa and Captain Colt have both earned praise for friendly, capable guiding.

“Our guide was courteous, professional, and very knowledgeable throughout our trip. She took great care in making sure to answer all of our questions and getting us into the best places to see wildlife around Crystal River. Would highly recommend!”

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10.Yellowstone Winter Wildlife & Snowshoe Tour | PRIVATE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $424

Start early from Bozeman with a private guide such as Lisa or Mike for an eight-hour Yellowstone winter outing. Search Lamar Valley and Slough Creek for wildlife, visit Mammoth Hot Springs and Roosevelt Arch, and choose a one-mile snowshoe walk to Undine Falls. Breakfast, lunch, drinks, snacks, optics, and hotel pickup in select areas are included.

“We had the best time on our tour of Yellowstone. Lisa, our guide was very knowledgeable and made the trip very fun for us first timers! I appreciate the pictures and videos she took of my family so we could all have fun in the snow! I would highly recommend this trip!”

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