Top 5 Wildlife Safaris

1.Everglades Airboat Safari Adventure with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 956 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Leave from 305 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach for a round-trip bus ride to an Everglades airboat site. Your Coast Guard-certified captain takes you through marsh grass and mangrove tunnels for about 40 minutes, followed by limited time for exhibits and lunch.

“The trip we booked was for 1pm. Said to be there 1/2 hour early. We got there and we're told bus would not arrive till 130. We did not even leave the mtg place till 2pm or so. We had figured by what site said that we would be back by 430 or so. We did not get back till after 6pm. Glad we did not make other plans too. The airboat tour was good. No real complaints there. Just the Miami tours companies lack of time management is the real issue.”

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2.Everglades Express From Miami with Safari Airboat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $140Top rated

Ride from downtown Miami in a small Mercedes van with a guide such as Walker, Rolando, Antonio, or Orlando. Visit Everglades Safari Park for a shared airboat ride, see alligators and birds, then enjoy free time in Everglades National Park. The half-day trip includes pickup and return.

“The driver/guide was friendly and knowledgeable. He picked me up and dropped me off at my hotel, which was very helpful in a big city with expensive taxis. I rode in an airboat and saw birds and alligators. The scenery was incredible. It was an excellent experience.”

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3.Private Everglades 10,000 Islands Photo and Birding Boat Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Set out from Chokoloskee with a private master naturalist guide for a 2.5-hour photo and birding safari through the Everglades’ 10,000 Islands. Your flat-decked boat holds a tripod, and an electric trolling motor helps your guide position you for wildlife shots in the best light.

“Charlie was an awesome tour guide. Highly recommend this tour it was informative with perfect weather”

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4.Everglades Day Safari from Miami

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $250

Spend about nine hours exploring the Everglades from Miami with a naturalist guide, airboat ride, mangrove boat cruise, lunch, and a visit to Smallwood Store. The small 13-person van keeps the day personal, while guides such as Stacy and Marc add local insight.

“Absolutely fantastic experience. Marc was an amazing guide. Loved our Everglades adventure. I would highly recommend this trip”

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5.Private 2.5-Hour Photo Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews

You and one companion explore Everglades National Park by small, quiet power boat with a USCG naturalist guide. Expect bird rookeries, shorebirds, wading birds, raptors, and possible dolphins, manatees, alligators, and sea turtles, with time to reposition for photos.

“Friendly, knowledgeable guide who knew how to put photographer in good positions to get great images!”

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