Jeep safari
Jeep safari: pick what suits you. Options for beginners, families or groups, in the finest settings there are.
Difficulty
Very easy – Advanced
Duration
2 hours to several days
Location
Mountains, hills, country areas and off-road routes
Season
All year round, depending on conditions
What is Jeep safari?
A jeep safari is an off-road outing in 4x4 vehicles built to cope with varied ground.
You get to natural areas, forestry roads and scenery that ordinary transport cannot reach.
The trip is usually run with a guide and includes stops for photographs and a look around.
It suits people who want adventure without any hard physical work.
Types of jeep safari
Mountain safari
Exploring mountain tracks and viewpoints.
Countryside safari
Getting to natural areas and open scenery.
Cultural safari
Visiting villages, landmarks and local ways of doing things.
4x4 expedition
Long routes with self-sufficiency and plenty of exploring.
Family safari
Routes anyone can manage, at any age.
How does a jeep safari work?
Meeting up
The group meets at the starting point.
The route briefing
The guide explains the route and the safety rules.
Covering the route
The vehicle crosses off-road sections matched to the group.
Stops to look around
You visit viewpoints and places worth seeing locally.
Heading back
The tour ends at the agreed point.
Who is jeep safari for?
Visitors
For getting to natural areas and places that are hard to reach.
Families
The graded routes let several generations come along.
People who photograph
It gets you to the scenery and the viewpoints.
Adventure lovers
For anyone after an off-road day out.
Organised groups
Good for friends, for events and for team days.
Jeep safari experience level
Scenic safari
Approachable routes, with the emphasis on the views and taking it easy.
Adventure safari
Routes over varied ground with off-road stretches.
Technical safari
Routes with mud, gradients and natural obstacles.
Jeep expedition
Long journeys through out-of-the-way country.
At a glance
4x4 vehicle
The vehicle has to be set up for off-road routes.
An experienced guide
A local guide helps with the navigation and with staying safe.
The kind of ground
Routes range from easy roads to difficult sections.
Weather
Rain and mud can change how hard it gets.
How long the route takes
Tours run from a few hours to full expeditions.
Looking after the countryside
Only routes open to vehicles are used.
Jeep safari gear
Outdoor clothing
Clothes that cope with changes in temperature and with dust.
Comfortable footwear
Useful for the stops and for looking around on foot.
Waterproof jacket
Cover for when the weather turns.
Camera
For keeping the scenery and the day itself.
Water and snacks
Worth having on the longer trips.
Navigation system
Useful for finding your way on longer routes.
Jeep safari safety
Off-road exploring calls for following the rules and preparing properly.
Jeep safari — frequently asked questions
No — the guided tours work well for beginners too.
Usually yes, depending on the organiser.
Yes, as long as the route is chosen sensibly.
Off-road roads that are open, mountain tracks and country areas.
It can be done in much of the year, depending on the route.
From a few hours to trips lasting several days.
Getting out into the countryside and reaching places you otherwise could not.