Safaris · FUNCHAL SAFARIS
The 4 best funchal safaris tours you can book today, with what a seat costs, how long you are out and who each one suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend about seven hours exploring west Madeira in a small jeep group of up to eight. Your local guide drives from Funchal through Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Fanal, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Serra de Água, with time for lunch and a swim in the lava pools.
“Brilliant safari experience our driver was really good too overall was really pleased for a top day out.”
Spend about seven hours touring Madeira’s east in a small 4x4 group of up to eight. You’ll visit Pico do Arieiro, walk to Balcões, stop in Santana for lunch, taste Madeira rum, and see Machico, Caniçal, and dramatic coastal viewpoints. Guides such as Nico, Ernesto, Alex, Pedro, and Rodrigo may lead the day.
“Ernesto was an amazing tour guide and great driver. Didn't feel rushed or stressed. This tour has a levada walk that will take approximately 45min and you need to pay 3 euros. The guide suggested a lovely restaurant to eat and it was great. Only downside for me is the jeep itself, not very comfortable, bear in mind the roof will remain opened the entire time, so if you seat in the back get ready for sun and lots of wind...having the rooftop opened also meant a lot of noise from the road and tunnels.”
Ride an open-top safari vehicle from Funchal through Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, eucalyptus tracks, and mountain villages near Curral das Freiras. Guides such as Miguel, Victor, John, and Paulo add local stories, while the small group keeps stops relaxed. Expect narrow roads, rough seats, and a short off-road section.
“I was able to see and learn about so many beautiful places. I love the open Jeep since you can see a lot more. Plus it is fun! Wonderful guides and great experience. Highly recommend!”
Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Madeira in a private open-top army Jeep for up to five people. Work with your guide to plan a west, east, north, or Santana route, with possible stops at Porto Moniz, São Vicente, black-sand beaches, forest roads, villages, and local tasting spots.
“This was awesome! Our guide Diego made it even better he was great ! Highly recommend this tour!! Saw parts of the island we would not have seen without this tour.”
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