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6 Best Safari Tours In the UK

Britain's best.

The 6 most popular safari tours in the UK. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what it costs to book.

6 Best Safari Tours In the UK

Padstow: Guided RIB Sealife Safari

Padstow: Guided RIB Sealife Safari - The Camel Estuary to open Atlantic: what the RIB ride feels like

1.Padstow: Guided RIB Sealife Safari

Most Popular★ 4.7

2-hour guided RIB safari from Padstow. Spot seals, dolphins, porpoises and seabirds on a fast trip through North Cornwall waters.

“We were lucky and saw much wildlife— dolphins, tuna gulls shags cormorants, to name but a few. The guide’s information was excellent, the skipper was also very good at controlling his boat and guiding it to as many places he could so passengers were able to see and appreciate the wildlife and scenery This trip…”

165 reviews2 hoursFrom $60by Padstow Sealife Safaris

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Fort William: 1hr Loch Safari Speedboat Tour

Fort William: 1hr Loch Safari Speedboat Tour - The One-Hour Route: Corpach, Loch Eil, and Ben Nevis Views

2.Fort William: 1hr Loch Safari Speedboat Tour

★ 4.7

1-hour Loch Linnhe speedboat safari from Fort William with Ben Nevis views, seal sightings, and a small-group RIB cruise.

“my 2 teenage boys had the speedboat experience they really enjoyed it especially the seals, the guide explained things as he went around Ben nevis well worth a trip”

77 reviews1 hourFrom $47by Ocean Trek Ltd

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Cornwall: Guided Seal Safari by Boat

Cornwall: Guided Seal Safari by Boat - What the RIB ride really feels like: speed, spray, and a bit of bounce

3.Cornwall: Guided Seal Safari by Boat

★ 4.7

1-hour guided RIB seal safari from Padstow. Spot grey seals, seabirds, dolphins sometimes, plus waterproof gear and expert local guidance.

“We absolutely loved the sea safari trip! We saw seals and dolphins, and sea birds darting into the water for fish. It was brilliant from start to finish - excellent value for money. We will definitely return. Thank you so much!”

63 reviews1 hourFrom $37by Padstow Sealife Safaris

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Stand-up Paddleboard SUP Safari on The River Avon For Beginners

Stand-up Paddleboard SUP Safari on The River Avon For Beginners - The lesson part: kneel to stand without the panic

4.Stand-up Paddleboard SUP Safari on The River Avon For Beginners

★ 5.0

Beginner SUP safari on England’s River Avon. Learn kneel-to-stand basics, paddle safely, then glide with a small-group coach and wildlife.

“Spent this summer taking groups of Sea Cadets (aged 10-18) on the water with Wittering SUP. As well as learning to SUP, they've had a fantastic time and all want to come again! The instructors are very professional and are brilliant with our young people!”

54 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $93.91

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Wildlife Watching Safari by Vehicle & Walks / Photography workshops with a Guide

Wildlife Watching Safari by Vehicle & Walks / Photography workshops with a Guide - The 4-Hour Flow: How the Timing Helps Wildlife (Not Just Your Schedule)

5.Wildlife Watching Safari by Vehicle & Walks / Photography workshops with a Guide

★ 5.0

Private wildlife and photography safari across South Skye with Stewart Dawber, borrowed scopes, and a picnic—built for responsible sightings.

“What a wonderful afternoon! Stewart picked us up promptly at our hotel and took us off along some country roads in search of Skye wildlife. He had asked what our main interests were and tailored the route and timings to coordinate with the tides and habits of the animals we were interested in. We were…”

49 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $248.04by Stewart W Dawber

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Torquay: Guided Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sea Cave Kayak Safari

Torquay: Guided Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sea Cave Kayak Safari - Sea Caves, Rock Formations, and the English Riviera UNESCO Geopark

6.Torquay: Guided Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sea Cave Kayak Safari

★ 4.6

Kayak Torquay's English Riviera: sea caves, seals, Devonian fossils, seaweed tasting, and beach-fire marshmallows.

“The trip was amazing, we were lucky enough to see a couple of seals. Our guide Kieran was extremely knowledgable and took time to talk about each point along the way. Would highly recommend as a great way to see the caves and cliffs.”

32 reviews3 hoursFrom $74by Babbacombe Watersports

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