Top 5 Safari Day Trips

1.From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,470 reviews · from $451Our pick

You fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, land near the park, and join a shared jeep for a full-day game drive. Guides such as Salim, Amos, Elias, and Asenga are praised for spotting wildlife and explaining animal behavior. Lunch, water, park fees, transfers, and return flights are included.

“Both the guide, I believe he's name was Elias, and the driver were amazing. so welcoming, funny and professional. We've seen lots of animals and had really nice bush lunch. would recommend it to everyone, it was a highlight of our trip.”

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2.From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip with Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 842 reviews · 14 - 16 hours · from $53

Travel from Colombo to Dambulla and Sigiriya with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, temple visits, the 1,200-step Lion Rock climb, and a choice of village life or wildlife viewing. Guides such as Chathu and Dhanesh are often assigned, though names vary. Expect a rewarding but very long day.

“I had an excellent time on this trip. Chathu was a great guide, providing lots of interesting background to everything we saw on the drive as well as at the sites. It was a great way to see Sigiriya from the city.”

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3.From Jaipur: Ranthambore National Park Day Trip with Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 244 reviews · 12 hours · from $85

Travel from Jaipur to Ranthambore in a private air-conditioned car, then join a 3.25-hour forest safari by six-seat Jeep or 16 to 20-seat canter. Drivers such as Uday and Pradeep are often praised for safe, friendly service. Tigers are possible, never promised.

“We really enjoyed our trip today with driver Pradeep who made the whole experience really wonderful. We went on an early morning safari (end Jan), we prepared that the weather was very very cold (wrap up warm / coat / blankets!) and the view was a little foggy. Despite this, we still managed to spot a 2 year old male tiger with his fresh kill, lots of deer, beautiful birds and other animals. Thank you :)”

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4.Ranthambore Tiger Safari from Jaipur – 1 or 2 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $33Best value

Travel by private air-conditioned car from Jaipur to Ranthambore National Park, then join an assigned gypsy or canter for a three-hour safari. You may spot tigers, leopards, deer, crocodiles, birds, and monkeys. Drivers such as Sunny, Shamshu, and Rajesh have earned praise for safe, helpful service.

“Unfortunately we didn’t see a Tiger, but as we had absolutely no expectations of seeing one weren’t too upset. Knowing that these are wild animals who are free to do as they please.. We did see lots of deers and a rabbit, (Thumper and BamRead more”

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5.Ranthambore Tiger Safari Day trip from Jaipur – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $43

Leave Jaipur at 7:30 a.m. with an English-speaking driver such as Wasim or Ishak Khan, visit Ranthambore Fort, eat lunch, then spend about three hours in the park by canter or jeep. Tiger sightings are possible, never guaranteed.

“Firstly, we want to make it clear that our rating and feedback are not a reflection on the driver or the company we booked through. Our driver, Ishak Khan, was outstanding — punctual, kind, and consistently went out of his way to make Read more”

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