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The World’s 15 Best Wildlife Safaris

46 trips  ·  from $29 a head

Good wildlife safaris fill up in season and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Los Cristianos Respectful No-Chase Whale and Dolphin Safari - Why the no-chase policy matters
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Los Cristianos Respectful No-Chase Whale and Dolphin Safari

1.Los Cristianos Respectful No-Chase Whale and Dolphin Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12,782 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Our pick

Review of Los Cristianos’ ethical whale and dolphin safari, with no chasing, multilingual guides, pilot whales, dolphins, tips, and value.

“Nice activity, we were able to see dolphins from a close distance and whales from a bigger distance. Guides were amazing, speaking multiple languages and providing interesting facts. The location pin should be revised - the pick up place is next to the Beach. A bit expensive for what it offers.”

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Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise - Viaduct Harbour, the bridge, and Waitemata Harbour
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Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise

Lisbon: Dolphin Watching with a Marine Biologist - Ocean Safari - Stop two: Farol do Bugio and the Atlantic search
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Lisbon: Dolphin Watching with a Marine Biologist – Ocean Safari

3.Dolphin Watching with a Marine Biologist – Ocean Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 812 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $62Top rated

Join a marine biologist on a fast RIB from Lisbon to spot dolphins, sea birds, and coastal sights, with practical tips for a smooth trip.

“Super super great experience!! We saw the dolphins three times!! We even saw the baby dolphins! The biologists are professional, they gave us explanation of dolphins, and the Belem towner, the discovery statue. Wonderful day!”

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Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu - Starting the morning: pickup or Waianae Harbor
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Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu

Fazana: dolphin safari and sightseeing in Brijuni at sunset - Brijuni waters and the search for dolphins
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Fazana: dolphin safari and sightseeing in Brijuni at sunset

All-Inclusive Sandbar Safari with Dolphin Playground Encounter - Two hours at Jewfish Basin and the sandbar
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All-Inclusive Sandbar Safari with Dolphin Playground Encounter

6.All-Inclusive Sandbar Safari with Dolphin Playground Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 451 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $149

Review of Key West’s Sandbar Safari, with dolphin spotting, lunch, unlimited drinks, swimming, guides, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Great value for money. All the staff on Miss Lola were friendly and fun and Captain Madison was awesome. My husband and parents and myself had a wonderful time at the sandbar and seeing all the dolphins. Highly recommend!”

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Dolphin Watching in Gibraltar Dolphin Safari V.I.P - Finding wild dolphins near Gibraltar
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Dolphin Watching in Gibraltar Dolphin Safari V.I.P

7.Dolphin Watching in Gibraltar Dolphin Safari V.I.P

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · from $34

See wild dolphins from a small Gibraltar power boat, with views of the Rock, Spain, Morocco, and the Strait for $34.

“Fantastic, Amazing! Dolphins so wonderful to see. There were so many!!!! and our Skipper knew exactly how to keep with them and keep them happy with us. We were so happy. Thank you Thank you, thank you and so much better than the blue boats :”

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Dolphin Safari and Cave Tour in Vilamoura - The first stretch: a fast ride into open water
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Dolphin Safari and Cave Tour in Vilamoura

8.Dolphin Safari and Cave Tour in Vilamoura

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 342 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Review of Vilamoura's 2-hour dolphin and cave cruise, with honest advice on wildlife sightings, boat conditions, value, and family suitability.

“The boat tour was brilliant and guide very friendly, we didn’t get to see the dolphins but this is expected as they are wild animals and can’t guarantee that although the boat trip in itself made up for it going through the waves was an experience in itself and of course the cave was beautiful. Anyone else planning to go I would advise to wear something warm and waterproof as there is a lot of splashing on the boat and can get quite cold”

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Sealife Sea Safari, Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist's Lagos - How the dolphin search works
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Sealife Sea Safari, Dolphin Watching with Marine Biologist’s Lagos

Kayak Safari with Dolphin and Turtle Watching in Guaza - Searching for dolphins and turtles near Guaza
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Kayak Safari with Dolphin and Turtle Watching in Guaza

Noosa Ocean adventure & Dolphin Safari. - The Ocean Rider makes speed part of the tour
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Noosa ocean adventure & Dolphin safari.

Sea Safari, Dolphins, Turtles and Waikiki Cruise - Setting out from Kewalo Basin Harbor
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Sea Safari, Dolphins, Turtles and Waikiki Cruise

12.Sea Safari, Dolphins, Turtles and Waikiki Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 124 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $46

A practical review of Oahu’s one-hour glass-bottom boat cruise, with Waikiki views, marine-life odds, prices, parking, and booking advice.

“Nice simple outing but this should be titled Honolulu Coast Tour. It's just a short out and back with info about the history of Honolulu, not wildlife.”

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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Desert Safari and Dolphin Feeding - Tangalooma Island Resort as your island base
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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Desert Safari and Dolphin Feeding

13.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Desert Safari and Dolphin Feeding

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 103 reviews · 1 day · from $162

Review Moreton Island’s Tangalooma day trip, with sand tobogganing, resort access, lunch, and wild dolphin feeding from Brisbane.

“The whole day was fantastic. Directions to the terminal were clear. All of the instructions on where to meet for activities were clear. If it did it again, I would bring goggles for the sand activity, as we all ended up with sand in our eyes. We bought the photos, which include all photos that were taken during the day. I would have booked a sunset photo session if I had known that. We booked quad ATVs once we got there, which was really fun. It was a fun day. We loved feeding the dolphins. It was a great experience.”

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Fazana: Dolphin Finder in Brijuni islands Safari with Dinner - What happens at the Fažana meeting point
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Fazana: Dolphin Finder in Brijuni islands Safari with Dinner

Safari & Boat Tour - Mountains & Dolphins - Starting from the designated pickup points
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Safari & Boat Tour – Mountains & Dolphins

15.Safari & Boat Tour – Mountains & Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $118

Review of Albufeira’s 8-hour 4x4 safari and boat tour, with cork, farm tastings, caves, dolphins, pricing, tips, and drawbacks.

“The Jeep safari was so much fun, we learn t alot about the algarve than we didn t know, we also throughly enjoyed our afternoon on the boat. Jo our guide was lovely and very accommodation/informative and funny. My only area for improvement would be a drink/ coffee stop at some point.”

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