The 11 Best Wildlife Safaris in the USA

1.Grand Teton Wildlife Safari in a Enclosed or Open-Air Vehicle (season dependent)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,212 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $159Our pick

Set out from Jackson Hole with a naturalist guide such as Kyle, Kelsey, or Anthony for a four-hour Grand Teton wildlife search. Ride open-air in warm months or in a heated vehicle during colder seasons. Binoculars, snacks, drinks, and frequent photo stops are included, with sightings never guaranteed.

“This was an incredible day that we thoroughly enjoyed! We were so fortunate see all kinds of wildlife on our tour that was just breathtaking.”

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

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

Spend four hours exploring the National Elk Refuge, Moose Wilson Road, Grand Teton National Park, Mormon Row, and more with a naturalist guide such as Jeff, Abby, or Barry. Hotel pickup, snacks, breakfast on morning tours, binoculars, and spotting scopes are included. Park admission is extra.

“It was a nice tour. No guarantees for seeing animals but we did see some. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Overall it was a very nice tour.”

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3.Half Day Grand Teton Wildlife Safari Tour

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

Spend four hours exploring Grand Teton, the National Elk Refuge, Antelope Flats, and Moose Wilson Road with a naturalist guide such as Kayla, Corey, or Jeffrey. Pickup, snacks, drinks, binoculars, spotting scopes, and wildlife-focused route planning are included.

“Breathtaking . Jeffery was very knowledgeable and helpful! We saw many different animals including Elk, Moose, Bison, Mule deer, Bald Eagles and many different birds.”

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4.Yellowstone Wildlife Safari from Bozeman – Private Tour

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

Leave Bozeman at 6:00 am for a private Yellowstone safari led by naturalist guides such as Kelsey, Gary, Grant, or Nate. Spend up to 11 hours exploring Paradise Valley, Mammoth, Tower Fall, Slough Creek, and Lamar Valley, with lunch, snacks, drinks, binoculars, and spotting scopes included.

“Kelsey, our guide was great. Very comprehensive tour to old faithful and surrounding mountains. Lots of animal sitings birds and flowers oh my.”

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5.Half Day Group Sunset Wildlife Safari

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

Spend about four hours exploring Grand Teton National Park with guides such as Michael, Michelle, Amanda, and Alec. Expect hotel pickup, snacks, binoculars, and spotting scopes, with stops shaped by wildlife activity. Moose, elk, bison, bears, eagles, and pronghorn are possible, but sightings are never guaranteed.

“Our tour guide, Amanda, was amazing. She was a wealth of knowledge. She worked to spot animals - seeing elk, bison, and prong horns.”

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6.Offshore Wildlife Safari and Reef Snorkel

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

Set out from Kailua-Kona with guides Monet, Brenden, or Brandon for a four-hour small-group safari over coral reefs and open ocean. Snorkel if you have experience, or watch from the boat as the crew searches for dolphins, whales, sharks, turtles, manta rays, and other wild marine life.

“Such a great experience! We got to see a couple different species of dolphins and humpback whales! Crew was knowledgeable and friendly!! Definitely recommend!!”

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7.Yellowstone Winter Wildlife Safari from Bozeman

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

Start at 7 a.m. in Bozeman for a 10 to 11 hour Yellowstone safari with a naturalist guide such as Gabrielle, Gary, or Zach. Use supplied binoculars and scopes to find bison, wolves, elk, eagles, and more, with a local picnic lunch, snacks, and drinks included.

“We had an incredible experience with Gary as our Yellowstone park tour guide. His extensive knowledge added depth to our exploration, and his friendly nature made the trip enjoyable. He knew the spots to see all the animals, we got to see 9 moose, 2 wolves, 3 coyotes, lots of bison, elk, pretty much everything except a bear! We got to see a bear den though and hear wolves howling in another area. We couldn't have asked for a better guide. Highly recommended!”

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8.Yellowstone Wildlife Safari in Lamar Valley from Bozeman

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

Leave Bozeman at 6:00 am for a 10 to 11-hour Yellowstone safari led by a naturalist guide such as Allen, Grant, or another field expert. You’ll search Lamar Valley and Slough Creek for wildlife, with binoculars, spotting scopes, a locally sourced picnic lunch, snacks, and drinks included.

“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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9.Private Yellowstone Winter Wolf Watching and Wildlife Safari

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

Start at 7 a.m. with a wildlife biologist guide such as Andrea, Randolph, Travis, or James. Search Lamar Valley for wolves, bison, and elk, then visit Mammoth Hot Springs. Your private group gets transport, lunch, snacks, optics, and flexible guiding.

“Andrea is awesome. Very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. We had a wonderful time.”

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10.3 Hour See Crystal River Wildlife Safari Boat Cruise

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

Set out from Shrimp Landing Seafood with Captain Colt, Captain Alyssa, or another USCG licensed master for a three-hour cruise along Crystal River and its tributaries. Watch for manatees and other wildlife, pass the Crystal River Archaeological site, and enjoy a small group capped at six people.

“It was a great tour our host Colt was awesome, we would do it again , thank you very much we have enjoyed our visit to crystal River Florida”

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11.Yellowstone Winter Wildlife & Snowshoe Tour | PRIVATE

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

Leave Bozeman at 6 a.m. with a private guide such as Lisa or Mike for an eight-hour Yellowstone wildlife day. Use spotting scopes and binoculars in Lamar Valley, walk toward Undine Falls if conditions allow, visit Mammoth Hot Springs, and warm up with breakfast, lunch, snacks, coffee, and tea.

“This experience lived up to expectations! We loved spending the day with Mike and all of his years of knowledge about the park are exactly what we wanted in this trip. Great introduction to Yellowstone and its beauty. Definitely will book again with you for another part of the park!”

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