Spain · SAFARI
The 14 best safari trips you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Review of Los Cristianos’ ethical no-chase whale safari, with pilot whales, dolphins, multilingual guides, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Great boat, multilingual guides, saw pilot whales and turtle”
Watch Teide sunset above the clouds, enjoy Canarian dinner, and see planets through telescopes on this practical Tenerife star safari.
“This was such a fun experience both because of the activities as well as the wonderful guides. The skies were activities as well as and I learned much about astrology from experts. We stopped for dinner and had a wonderful dinner, grilled chicken and pork, potatoes, and rice. It was very good, which, quite frankly, surprised me! I would highly recommend this tour for every visitor. In addition, they take photos that they will post for free. There is no nickel diming on this experience..”
Paddle from Los Cristianos to Guaza cliffs, snorkel in clear water, and look for wild turtles and dolphins on this Tenerife kayak safari.
“During the kajak trip we stumbled on some dolphins, this was by far the highlight of our trip!”
Explore Cofete Natural Park by 4x4, with mountain views, Villa Winter, Canarian food, and free time on wild Cofete Beach.
“Great tour, got picked up by one of the Land rovers from the hotel. The cars were split into different languages and were able to give us amazing insights into the history of the places we were visiting. Our English-speaking guide was great and very knowledgeable, was able to speak both English and French within our small group and was always giving us extra bits of information about our surroundings. He seemed to give us very interesting information about the history of the part of the Island we were visiting. Along the tour, there were two longer stops and multiple short ones. The two longer stops were on a great…”
Escape Granada’s heat on a small-group 4x4 tour through Sierra Nevada trails, historic sites, wildlife country, and mountain views at 2500 meters.
“One of the best tours we’ve been on! The guide was very informative and friendly and we felt like we covered a lot of ground.”
Review of Corralejo’s 3-hour buggy safari, with volcano views, sand dunes, practical tips, costs, safety details, and who should book.
“Great experience! Wild nature od Fuerta with doze of adrenalin. Jarosław is the best guide We've ever met! Thank you for this adventure and for just being yourself. Jaro, obyś zawsze łapał te najlepsze fale!!! Take care of you guys!”
Review of Gran Canaria’s Camel Safari Park, with a camel ride, tropical gardens, optional tapas, transport, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“it was amazing roads bit hairy but not the drivers fault all was worth the money”
Costa Calma’s three-hour buggy safari crosses Fuerteventura’s dirt tracks, black-sand beaches, La Pared, and Playa Sotavento.
“brilliant staff and service, pick up a pair of Vicloon Unisex Snow Goggles... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N63K6XQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share you can use them on the Buggy and on the Jetski.”
Ride automatic quads through Salou’s forest tracks and countryside, with hotel pickup, multilingual guides, and Costa Dorada views.
“The lady who drove us to and from the quad safari was very nice and lovely. The guides and other people were incredibly helpful and also friendly. We loved our time on the quads and would definitely recommend, would love to come again”
See wild dolphins from a small Gibraltar powerboat, with Rock views, live commentary, and a strong chance of wildlife encounters.
“Very well organized. We saw lots of Dophins. A pleasant cruise I would recommend.”
Ride a guided jet ski from Morro Jable to Punta Jandía, passing coves, lighthouses, and marine life on Fuerteventura’s southern coast.
“The activity itself was amazing. The guy’s were lovely from pick up to going on the jet ski - Alejandro was just an amazing guy (great tats too) full of conversation & didn’t try pushing us into buying more activities. Clear instructions from everyone we met & like I said amazing. Well worth the money just based on - Alejandro!”
Review of Lanzarote’s 3-hour small-group sea safari, with volcanic cliffs, dolphin spotting, marine experts, boat comfort, price, and tips.
“de gids en japitein hebben zo hun best gedaan om het een geweldige ervaring te maken zij hebben ons naar een prachtige plek gebracht vol dolfijnen. het was geweldig van begin tot eind.”
Ride a camel through Maspalomas’ 300-year-old Oasis of 1,000 Palms, then visit animals and a tropical garden for $23.
“had a warm welcome and enjoyed the sunshine and fresh juice on offer in peaceful surroundings. we didn't have any issues with flies or smells as some have said . good value for money and all animals were well behaved”
Review of Fuerteventura’s Cofete and desert safari, with off-road mountain views, beach time, Sotavento stops, value, and practical tips.
“ACTIVITÉS au top, paysages superbes et variés. Guide très sympa, parlant bien français. Affaire absolument pour découvrir le Sud”
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