Shore Excursions · SAFARI
This is the shortlist you would send a friend with the same itinerary: 11 safari excursions worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you pay.
Review of Hilo’s six-hour volcano safari with lava caves, black sand beaches, lava fields, local guides, port pickup, and practical tips.
“The guide was informative and knowledgeable and was accommodating to the whole group by adding extra stops that we were all interested in. Highly recommend!”
Review of Schotia Game Reserve safari from Port Elizabeth, with port pickup, Big Five viewing, open vehicles, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.
“Marilyn was a wonderful guide, the drive to the reserve was only an hour or so (there was an accident that delayed us a bit but that’s travel!) We saw lots of animals, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebra, wildebeest, rhino and hippos many varieties of antelope and we had a glimpse of a lion! Like all nature tours you never can guarantee seeing anything but we saw so much thanks to our lively guide. We were given snacks and drinks, made to feel welcome, a very nice way to spend a day. I would highly recommend this trip.”
Float Dominica’s Layou River through rainforest scenery, mild rapids, and swimming stops, with guides, refreshments, and port transfers for $75.
“Your organize. Helpful God. My kids enjoyed playing soccer with them after tubing was complete. They also offered to help with any of our needs for the rest of the day.”
Review of Addo Elephant Park’s 8-hour Port Elizabeth safari, with wildlife, lunch, transport, timing, value, and practical booking advice.
“Overall, a very nice excursion. We saw many elephants, zebras, warthogs, and even a buffalo. During the lunch break, we enjoyed a shared meal with freshly grilled food, which was great. However, our guide didn’t provide much explanation, and we drove through the park in a closed van, which slightly diminished the safari experience. Still, a worthwhile trip for wildlife enthusiasts.”
Review of Yala safari from Hambantota Port, with wildlife sightings, jeep comfort, guide quality, costs, timing, and practical cruise tips.
“Koshana was a great Hilux driver and guide. He kept us safe and shared plenty of useful information about Yala National Park and its wildlife. He was very friendly and professional. Thank you, Koshana!”
Yala safari from Hambantota Port with a private 4WD jeep, wildlife sightings, park fees, and practical advice for cruise passengers.
“The animals are more active in the early or later part of the day. The jeeps are required to stay on the path and when there is an sighting the road path gets very crowded and some jeeps do not move until the sighting is over.”
Review of Addo Elephant Park from Port Elizabeth, with wildlife highlights, vehicle comfort, cruise timing, price value, and practical advice.
“Very informative and enjoyable! Saw so many elephants! Also saw plenty of Wart hogs and Zebra. Driver had loud talk radio on in the van while driving us( in another language) - very annoying! He didn’t have much to say to or from the park, and when you’re in a new city, it would be nice to get this info.”
Review of the $67 Udawalawe safari from Hambantota Port, with wild elephants, an elephant transit home, transport tips, and honest value advice.
“Amazing and easy logistics. Met at port with very high quality transport. Friendly knowledgeable guide. Great trip and surpassed all expectations. One of the very best tours we have done. Highly recommended!”
Review of a Yala safari from Hambantota port, covering wildlife, cost, transport, timing, park fees, jeep comfort, and who should book.
“Booked for 11am, kept getting texts to say meet at 9am, then when we said we couldn't, constantly pestering us to come quick. Met by 5 men to rake us to car - quite scary. Drove to Yala with driver on phone most of the time - that cost £104 tRead more”
Review of the Yala safari from Hambantota Port, with jeep details, wildlife odds, costs, timing, and practical advice before booking.
“Worst shore excursion I have been on ever. 5 hours of rattling around on potholed roads to a “game park “ which consisted of a lot of foliage and a total dearth of animals. What a total waste of money. I don’t know how they can even term this a “safari””
Review of Yala safari from Hambantota Port, covering wildlife, costs, transport, guide quality, timing, and whether this shore excursion is worth booking.
“Provider did not show up. I was let down terribly absolutely devastated.”
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