Best Safari Tours — Our Top 15

1.YS Falls, Black River Safari, Appleton Rum Tour OR Pelican Bar (Choose Up to 3)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $195Our pick

You choose up to three South Coast highlights with a private driver and guide: swim at YS Falls, spot crocodiles on Black River, taste Appleton rum, or boat to Pelican Bar. Pickup is available from Montego Bay, Negril, and Grand Palladium resorts.

“Jerry! He was the best driver. He made our day so unforgettable! The falls, crocs, and Appleton distillery were great choices. It felt like a dream! I cant wait to see Jerry and explore more!”

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2.Nairobi Nightlife and Safari Park Hotel Dinner Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $125

Travel by private vehicle to Safari Park Hotel for a generous nyama choma dinner, live Kenyan and Swahili music, and a colorful one-hour acrobatic show. Pickup and drop-off are included, groups are capped at 15, and guides such as Stephen, Titus, Francis, Wellington, and Meshak have earned strong praise.

“It's a bucket list experience. AMAZING! The food, the dance and the ambiance...I was wowed! It's an experience one should intentionally be part of”

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3.Appleton estate,YS Falls,Black River Safari,Pelican Bar(any 3of4)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $180

Travel from Negril into Jamaica’s interior with a private driver and guide, choosing any three of four stops: YS Falls, Black River Safari, Appleton Estate, and Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Guide Cedric is available for some departures, and the long road time makes this best for a full Jamaican day.

“We had a fantastic day with Cedric. He is a very knowledgeable and funny guide who knows a lot about the island and the spots we visited. Cedric is simply outstanding and put our needs and asks before everything else. We first went to YRead more”

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4.Full-Day South Coast – YS Falls, Pelican Bar & Black River Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $250

Travel from Negril in an air-conditioned vehicle with a private guide such as Rayon or Gordon. Visit YS Falls, cruise the Black River, and boat to Pelican Bar. Entry and transport are included, while lunch, drinks, and an optional Appleton Estate rum stop cost extra.

“Had the best full day doing all the different excursions, Rayon was the best guide and honestly made the whole day so much better, stopping off at different places to help us have the best experience and even taking us to a vegan cafe!”

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5.YS Falls, Black River Safari, and Floyd’s Pelican Bar Day-Trip (Transportation)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $133

Travel from Montego Bay in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver such as Shelton or Alex. Swim at YS Falls, spot crocodiles on the Black River, and take a fishing boat to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Admission costs are separate, and cash is useful at the bar.

“The unspoiled beauty of this part of the island. The safari tour was very relaxing and YS waterfall was not as challenging as Duns River falls so it was much easier especially if it’s your first time”

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6.Cape Kamenjak Quad Safari 2.5h – Cliff Jump & Safari Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $138

Set out from Medulin with Globus Quad Safari for a 2.5-hour English-language ride to Kamenjak National Park. Expect a small group of up to four, coastal tracks, photo stops, time at Safari Bar, and the option to swim or try a cliff jump. Guides Kiki and Toni have led similar routes.

“We had a great time on the Globus Quad Safari! We went with one buggy and one quad and really enjoyed the beautiful route along the stunning coastline. A special highlight was how thoughtful our guide was with my 85-year-old grandpa, who joined us in the buggy. The whole experience was safe, well-paced, and a lot of fun – highly recommended!”

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7.Appleton Rum Factory, Ys Falls, Black River Safari, Floyd’s Pelican Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $169

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring Jamaica’s South Coast with a private driver, including the Appleton rum experience, YS Falls, a Black River cruise, lunch, and Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Pickup is offered in Negril, West End, and Montego Bay. Driver Liel has earned praise for making the long road day run smoothly.

“The best part of our experience was Liel, our driver. He was knowledgeable and made sure we had a great experience. The only thing to keep in mind is that this is an all day excursion and there is a lot of in the car driving but it is well worth the experience.”

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8.Private Seafood Tour and Floyds Pelican Bar or Black River Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $194

Travel privately from Montego Bay with guide Dasayev, known as Das, for a day of Jamaican seafood. Taste brown stew fish, escovitch fish, bammy, and Middle Quarters pepper shrimp, then choose Floyd’s Pelican Bar or a Black River crocodile safari.

“This sea-food tour was the most delicious Jamaican food I’ve ever tasted! Our driver, Dasayev (aka Das) was amazing! He was patient & very kind! He told us a lot of JA history along the way & took us to the best stops for the best food! I loRead more”

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9.Black River Safari, YS Falls and Floyd’s Pelican Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $133

Start with crocodiles and birds on the Black River, swim at YS Falls, then ride by boat to Floyd’s Pelican Bar for seafood and sea time. Private air-conditioned transport from Negril is included, with guides such as Demar Gray, Dewar, and Kevin noted for friendly service and local insight. Entrance fees cost extra.

“Great adventure to the YS falls where we swam under waterfalls and swung like Tarzan into crystal blue waters. Crocs were showing off in the black river. And a trip to Floyd’s pelican bar with a fresh fried snapper can’t be beat.”

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10.YS Falls, Black River Safari, Floyd’s Pelican Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $179

Spend 6 to 8 hours with Catch A Cab & Tours in a private, air-conditioned vehicle from Negril. Swim and take photos at YS Falls, add a zipline canopy ride, cruise the Black River for crocodiles, then reach Floyd’s Pelican Bar by boat for drinks in the Caribbean Sea. James may be your guide.

“We paid $20 per person for YS Falls, Black River, and food at the Pelican Bar (total $120 + tips) but we felt it was definitely worth the experience! We were picked up in a car with no one else on the tour so it was nice to have a private Read more”

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11.Bar Safari: 4 Best Mendoza’s Bars in 1 night. + Full Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 hours · from $180

Join a live guide, possibly Antonella, for a five-hour walk through four Mendoza bars. Sip cocktails at Gómez Rooftop, vermouth at La Central, whisky-led drinks at Garnish, and sparkling wine at Rabbit Lounge, with food pairings included.

“La guía Antonella es excelente, mantiene la conversación activa e interesante. Los bares todos muy buenos, los cócteles sabrosos, la comida muy buena aunque no es una cena completa, sino una serie de bocadillos. Definitivamente recomendada”

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12.Floyd’s Pelican Bar, Ys Falls and Black River Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · 6 hours - 450 minutes · from $253

Spend a full day in southern Jamaica with private transport, visiting Floyd’s Pelican Bar, YS Falls, and Black River Safari. You can swim beneath waterfalls, cruise past crocodiles, and enjoy local guidance from drivers such as Randy. Lunch is not included.

“Esperienza unica, tutto bellissimo, posti spettacolari.. ringraziano la nostra guida super gentile randy che ci ha fatto trascorrere una giornata che difficilmente dimenticheremo”

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13.Nairobi Nightlife and Safari Park Hotel Dinner Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $155

You’ll be picked up at 6 p.m. for dinner at Nairobi’s Safari Park Hotel. Eat skewered barbecue and jacket potatoes while a live band plays, then watch a one-hour acrobatic and cultural show from 9 to 10 p.m. Groups are limited to seven.

“My tour guide Stephen took the time to come early and avoid traffic leading up to the event. That shows dedication and customer satisfaction since traffic was a major concern. The event itself was awesome I was a solo traveler and the only Read more”

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14.Appleton Estate Rum, YS Falls, Black River Safari / Floyd’s Pelican Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $275

Build a private Montego Bay, Negril, Falmouth, or Grand Palladium day around three South Coast stops. Your driver, such as Renardo or Lorenzo, handles the road in an air-conditioned car while you choose waterfalls, rum, river wildlife, or a boat ride to Floyd’s Pelican Bar.

“We toured Appleton estates, ys falls, and Floyd’s Pelican bar. We had a great experience at each location thanks to our driver, Renardo from Jamaica Mesmerizing Tours. He made sure we were accommodated at each location while giving uRead more”

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15.Lake Naivasha Adventure: Crescent Island with Boat Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2 reviews · 7 hours · from $60Best value

Spend seven hours exploring Lake Naivasha by boat and on foot. You’ll visit Crescent Island with an English-speaking guide, walk near giraffes and zebras, watch for hippos and birds, and travel with pickup, drop-off, and bottled water included. Driver Wilson is noted for attentive service.

“Fantastiskt miljö Båtföraren gjorde sitt bästa för att vi skulle se flodhästarna Lite längre tid på ön då djuren var längst bort och det var en bit att gå. Man vill gärna njuta närheten till djuren i lugn o ro”

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