Kenya & Tanzania Great Migration 12 Day Adventure

Destination: Kenya & Tanzania
Duration: Multi Day Tour: 12 Day / 11 Night
Availability: September - November
Group Options: Public Group Tour

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$12,999

Experience Kenya & Tanzania on this 12 day, 11 night Africa safari tour with the expert American guides at BrushBuck Wildlife Tours!

Itinerary

DAY 1: CULTURAL DAY NAIROBI - GIRAFFE CENTER, KAZURI BEAD FACTORY, SHELDRICK ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

Guests will be picked up at the hotel for an exciting day of seeing local attractions and learning about Kenya! Stopping at the Giraffe Center, you will have a chance to read about the amazing rescue of the Rothschild’s giraffe and will get the opportunity to feed them! Moving on, we will travel to the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage. There we will see baby elephants be fed and cared for by their handlers. These elephants are eventually released into the wild when possible. Our last stop will be the Kazuri Bead Factory. Our guests will get an interpretive tour and watch the making of beads by Maasai women. After the tour, we will have a chance to support these local artists by purchasing their handmade jewelry.

Accommodations: Panari Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities

Giraffe Centre, Nairobi, Kenya

DAY 2: NAIROBI TO MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

After breakfast we will transfer to the Wilson Airport to catch a 45 minute flight to Keekorok in the Maasai Mara. Upon arrival, guests will be transferred to our lodge to settle in. Our first game drive will depart for the evening where we may see wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, elephant, cheetah, lion, leopard, and more! Upon return we will have a buffet style dinner before turning in for the evening.

Accommodations: Ashnil Mara (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations

Ashnil Mara

DAY 3: MORNING AND EVENING GAME DRIVES IN THE MASAI MARA

Have your cameras ready as we depart for sunrise game viewing! Guests may have opportunities to see predators on the hunt or massive herds of wildebeest moving across the beautiful landscapes. We often see big cats and other Big 5 species such as cape buffalo, elephants and sometimes rhinoceros. Thomson’s gazelle, topi, hartebeest, hippopotamus and many species of birds may also be seen.

Accommodations: Ashnil Mara (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations

Ashnil Mara

DAY 4: FULL DAY MASAI MARA WILDLIFE AND CULTURE

Departing early, guests will have the opportunity to observe, photograph and video more animal sightings along the way to the Maasai Village. Our local Kenya guides will communicate over the radio for the best sightings of lions, leopards, cheetahs and more! At the village, the Maasai Tribe will show us their traditional dances, songs and give a tour of their huts. On the way back to the lodge, we will have the opportunity for more wildlife sightings.

Accommodations: Ashnil Mara (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maasai Tribe

Maasai Village

DAY 5: MASAI MARA KENYA TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK TANZANIA

Early morning departure to Keekorok airstrip to fly to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. We will clear customs upon arrival and travel to our hotel to settle in. Should there be time we will head out for an evening Serengeti game drive in our open top safari trucks!

Accommodations: Karibu Camp North Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Serengeti Game Drive

Karibu Camp North Serengeti

DAY 6: DAY IN NORTH SERENGETI

We will begin the day early for a chance to see more wildlife along the Mara River! Touring along the river allows us great opportunities to see large mammals as they come to the water. Wildebeest migration crossings happen often in this area allowing for great photography opportunities! The afternoon allows for rest time before heading out for an evening game drive.

Accommodations: Karibu Camp North Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations

Karibu Camp North Serengeti

DAY 7: NORTH SERENGETI TO SERENGETI SERENA (CENTRAL)

After breakfast, we will depart for our next stay in central Serengeti. On our journey, we will have multiple opportunities for wildlife stops along with enjoying a picnic lunch in the bush! Upon arrival, we will have time to enjoy the lodge amenities such as the pool, spa, or sundowners with scenic views. Before dinner, the cultural entertainment show is a must see!

Accommodations: Serengeti Serena
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations

Serengeti Serena

DAY 8: SERENGETI SHORT GRASS PLAINS

In the morning, we will head out to the short grass plains of the Serengeti. Short grass plains are our best opportunity for cheetah, hartebeest, ostrich and potential natural predation. We will also visit the Kopis (rock formations) for potential leopard, klipspringer antelope, rock python and lion sightings.

Accommodations: Serengeti Serena
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations

Serengeti Serena

DAY 9: SERENGETI SERENA TO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

Heading south to Ngorongoro we will stop for wildlife along the way. Guests will be able to visit the Olduvai Gorge and Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dr. Leakey discovered hominid species here of the first humans to walk upright and scientists still work to discover more fossils and artifacts. After lunch at the museum, we will go 2,000 feet up in the mountains to the top of the NgoroNgoro crater rim to settle in our lodge for the evening.

Accommodations: NgoroNgoro Serena
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations

NgoroNgoro Serena

DAY 10: NGORONGORO TOUR DAY

We will begin a morning descent into the crater which allows us fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities. The wide open expanse of the crater enables guests some of the best unobstructed wildlife viewing and photography. Lion, hyena, cape buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, elephant, and even the rare black rhinoceros may be seen. The water in the crater is a pristine habitat for flamingos and many other species of birds.

Accommodations: NgoroNgoro Serena
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations

NgoroNgoro Serena

DAY 11: NGORONGORO TO LAKE MANYARA

After breakfast we begin our journey southeast along the crater rim to Lake Manyara. Upon arrival we will drive into a jungle atmosphere of huge trees allowing us to see blue monkeys, huge populations of baboons, up close elephants and other wildlife. We will then head to our luxury lodge to settle in for the evening.

Accommodations: Escarpment Luxury Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations

Escarpment Luxury Lodge

DAY 12: LAKE MANYARA TO ARUSHA / DEPARTURE

Our last day together we will head to the African Galleria where guests will be able to do some end of tour shopping. The Galleria has available wood art, paintings, and jewelry specializing in Tanzanite. After shopping we will take a cultural village tour to see how local Tanzanians grow bananas, make wood art, and taste local banana beer. After the tour we will have a traditional African meal made by Mama Africa. We then drive to the Mt. Meru Hotel to settle in and enjoy the beautiful grounds for the evening.

Accommodations: Mt Meru Hotel, Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

*Tour Ends*

Accommodations

Mt Meru Hotel, Arusha

Tour Dates

2024 Dates:

February 22nd – March 4th
September 26th – October 7th
October 11th – 22nd
October 25th – November 5th
November 8th – 19th

2025 Dates:

September 28th – October 9th
November 3rd – 14th

2026 Dates:

September 27th – October 8th
November 1st – 12th

Add-on 1: Amboseli National Park 3 Day Excursion

(General itinerary may change; Can be done before or after safari)

Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park: Guests will depart by flight or land cruiser (guests choice) for Amboseli National Park. Upon arrival, we will check in to our hotel before going on an evening game drive. We may see elephant, lion, cheetah, hyena, cape buffalo, and many species of antelope. .

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Lodge

Day 2: Amboseli National Park: Morning and afternoon game drives! This IS Africa and what everyone imagines. At the base of Kilimanjaro are giraffe, elephant, wildebeest, cape buffalo, lion, cheetah , hyena and many species of birds. Take it all in and enjoy it! Game drives depart in the AM and PM for peak wildlife viewing with rest time in the middle of the day.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Lodge

Day 3: Amboseli to Nairobi: We will take an AM game drive for more photo opportunities of birds, scenery and wildlife before our lunchtime departure for Nairobi. Guests may fly or drive to Nairobi, just let your BrushBuck booking agent know and we’ll take care of you!

Meal Plan: guests are at leisure to relax and eat.
Accommodation: Panari Hotel

Contact us for additional booking details

Amboseli National Park

Add-on 2: Mountain Gorilla 4 Day Adventure

(General itinerary may change)

Day 1: Arusha, Tanzania To Kigali, Rwanda

7:30am – Breakfast
8:30am – Depart for airport (check time with guide)
11:00am – Fly from Arusha, Tanzania to Kigali, Rwanda
1:00pm – Arrive in Kigali, Rwanda
2:00pm – Depart for Serena Kigali Lodge
2:45pm – Arrive at Serena Kigali Lodge/check in
6:00pm – Dinner at Serena Kigali Lodge

Meals: None
Accommodation: Serena Kigali Lodge

Day 2: Kigali to Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

7:30am – Breakfast
8:30am – Depart for Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (check time with guide)
12:00pm – Arrive at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Check in
12:30pm – Lunch at the lodge
1:30pm – Relax, enjoy the lodge
6:30pm – Dinner at the lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Day 3: A Day with the Gorillas of Volcanoes National Park

6:30am – Breakfast
7:30am – Depart for gorilla viewing
12:00pm – Lunch
Afternoon is dependent on gorilla movements, guide will decide how the schedule lays out

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Day 4: Golden Monkey Tour/International Flights Home

6:30am – Breakfast
8:00am – Depart for Golden Monkey Tour
12:00pm – Lunch
1:30pm – Depart for Kigali
4:00pm – Airport drop-off/goodbyes
If you would like to stay another night in Kigali, just let us know!

TOUR INCLUDES:

1 Gorilla permit at 1,500$
1 Golden monkey at 100$
Meals plan from breakfast day 2 to lunch day 4
Transfers in land cruiser 4×4 vehicle
Experienced English speaking driver/guide
Mineral water in the vehicle and during the tracking
Emergency Medical Insurance Helicopter Services

TOUR EXCLUDES:

Regional flights & visas
Dinner at Serena Kigali

Contact us for additional booking details

Mountain Gorilla

Add-on 3: Zanzibar 4 Day Beach Holiday

Day 1: Arusha to Zanzibar

Guests will depart by flight from Arusha to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your beach lodge for a leisurely afternoon on the beach with a magnificent sunset in the evening!

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Fumba Beach Lodge or similar

Day 2: Spice Farm and Jozani Forest Tour

After breakfast, you will visit a spice and fruit farms. They will offer the tour with information about spice and organically grown herbs and traditional uses in cosmetics, medicine, and cooking. After the tour, you will be invited for lunch where you can taste the spices and fruits. Afterwards, he will take you to Jozani forest, where you will see the rare endemic red colobus monkey. Then, your guide will take you back to the beach lodge for a relaxing evening!

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Fumba Beach Lodge or similar

Day 3: Leisure Day on the Beautiful Beaches

Enjoy a day completely at your leisure! Whether you like reading a book while listening to the waves, taking walks, swimming, or snorkeling, you will have this whole day to do what you want. Zanzibar has some of the most pristine beaches along the Indian Ocean, so sit and relax on the gorgeous island!

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Fumba Beach Lodge or similar

Day 4: Transfer Day to Nairobi

After a leisurely breakfast, your guide will transfer you to the airport to catch a flight to Nairobi where you will connect with your home-bound flights! If you need a night in Nairobi, please let us know!

Meals: Breakfast

TOUR INCLUDES:

All airport/hotel transfers as indicated in the itinerary
3 nights’ accommodation on a half board basis (i.e., breakfast, dinner)
Jozani forest tour and Spice tour
Tour starts & ends in Zanzibar

TOUR EXCLUDES:

Flights to and from Zanzibar
Staff gratuity
Lunches in Zanzibar
Personal Travel insurance
Zanzibar airport taxes

Contact us for additional booking details

Fumba Beach Lodge Zanzibar

* Accommodations subject to change and availability.

What's Included

Start in Nairobi Kenya and end in Arusha, Tanzania.
Service of a professional English speaking professional driver/guide
Guaranteed safari confirmations
Transport in a 4x4 land cruiser in Kenya and Tanzania
Full board accommodation whilst on safari
Full accommodation in in lodges/tented camps indicated in itinerary
All park entrance fees to include government taxes
Bottled water whilst on safari
Extensive game drives as detailed in the itinerary
Drive to Mara River
Olduvai gorge Museum entry fees
Ngorongoro crater tour
Lunch at Mto Wa Mbu
Personalized service

All personal travel insurance
Mto Wa Mbu fees
Cultural tour in Masai Mara camp; Tanzania
Cultural visits to Masai villages can be arranged with our guide
All personal expenses; e.g. laundry, telephones, beverages, tips,
Any other extras not stated as included above

Public Tour Pricing

Double Occupancy$12,999 / person
Single Occupancy$13,999 / person

Disclaimer:

International flights must be booked into Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and out of Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), Tanzania.
A Kenya single entry visa will be needed to enter the country. You must apply 30 days prior to departure. Click Here: https://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html
A Tanzania multiple entry visa will be needed to enter the country. You must apply 30 days before departure. Click Here: https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/
Your passport must have at least 6 months left before expiration and also at least 3 blank pages.
Ask your travel doctor for malaria pills that will work best for you and your travel companion. We use Malarone, but that may not work for everyone.
Your International Certificate of Vaccination will be needed on this trip.
You will need a Yellow Fever vaccination on this trip.
Your passport will be needed for travel throughout this tour.
A traveler’s wallet is suggested with two (2) credit cards and at least one ATM card. Tell your bank where you are going otherwise they will shut your cards off for fraud protection. It is advisable to keep $1000 USD in small bills ($20’s, $10’s, and $5’s) on hand throughout the vacation along with local currency.
Weather is mildly cold (60 degrees Fahrenheit) to very hot (100+ Fahrenheit). We suggest packing thin long sleeve shirts, thin pants or zip off pants as these prevent sunburns and bug bites. For cooler nights and early mornings, be sure to pack a medium weight jacket. Laundry service is available and saves a lot of packing.
Currency in Kenya is the Kenyan shilling. The currency in Tanzania is the Tanzanian shilling. Both can be withdrawn at the ATM or bank upon arrival, although all shops usually accept USD. Call your bank to let them know you are traveling!
Trip insurance is highly recommended on any international trip. We recommend Allianz Travel Insurance or Travelers Insurance.

Cancellation Policy: 50% of the price of the tour will be withheld outside of 60 days; within 60 days, 100% of the total price of the tour will be charged.

What Our Guests Say

We booked a Grand Teton Wildlife Tour (dawn) recently on our trip to Jackson Hole, WY. Our tour guide was good and very knowledgeable, but in all honestly the tour itself was bit of a letdown. I understand there is no way to predict whether or not you'll be able to see wildlife on the tour, but website shows a safari-like open top vehicle on dirt roads for the warmer months, and shows a van in the snow. We were picked up in a van and driven down the paved roads inside Grant Teton National Park. After 4 hours our tour guide tells us that we can go later going on the same roads looking for wildlife. I thought to myself had I know what the tour was going to be I could have done exactly that. I could have driven those roads myself looking for wildlife and stopping to see them through a scope and binoculars. I could have saved myself a lot of money by doing so. To be clear we enjoyed the tour, but felt it was a bit too expensive for what it was in the winter months. Maybe the summer months it is a completely different experience, but for what we as a family experienced we could have better exercised that money elsewhere. Nice tour, but too expensive so in my opinion a 3 star rating is fair.
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John Z.
12/14/2024

My first time visiting Yellowstone National Park. We had an absolute blast. Our tour guide Neil, did an exceptional job making sure we were constantly having fun and learning as we went along. Neil trained us on every part of the journey to ensure we had the safest and most fun experience possible. 5 stars to Neil and BrushBuck, great job guys!
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Tyler C.
11/26/2024

I didn’t know what to expect but I was pleasantly delighted with the overall experience. Although most of the spots we checked out I had done on my own the other days I was there, our guide had so much knowledge of the area and of the wildlife that it was a great experience still. We got to see some moose , deer, and bison through his binoculars, his spotter which then he used to send you photos of the animals captured. The van ride was comfortable and it was a great change from driving around to being able to look out and looking for animals as we drove around. He had drinks and snacks for us and made the experience worth the price. I’d recommend it, especially if you are not driving around through the Tetons yourself and want someone to guide you out there as a group. We had our yearly parks pass which covers 4 people so we didn’t have to buy a pass that day.
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Willie R.
10/24/2024
My boyfriend and I did a tour yesterday with Anthony and Rachel and we highly recommend taking it with them! They were very knowledgeable on the wildlife and land of Jackson Hole and the Grand Tetons. We saw Mule Deer, Elk, Otters, Fox, Osprey, Moose and so many other animals! It was such a neat experience and they knew where to go to spot the animals. You can tell they genuinely love what they are doing and wanted everyone in the group to get the most out of it and see as much as possible. Snacks, drinks and blankets were provided when it started to get cold at sunset which was a huge plus.
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Colleen L.
8/31/2024

Definitely take this tour with Neil, you won't regret it. You will see as much as possible in one day including wildlife, waterfalls, geothermals, Old Faithful and so many great views of The Grand Tetons. We saw moose 20 yards away (no joke), elk, antelope, a wolf and so many bison (also up close). Such a great tour! Our guide, Neil, was super knowledgeable and made sure we never had to wait with the crowds of people in Yellowstone during the summer. We had the best views of everything and heard stories we will always remember. Seriously, if this guy were a professor you could listen to him all day, everyday and not want to leave his class. Great for both families and friend groups. Definitely don't miss this Brush Buck experience.
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The G.
8/03/2024

We had an amazing Alaska experience with our guide, Kyle! We visited Kenai Fjords and Denali National Park, boating and hiking near glaciers and exploring beautiful mountains and tiny rustic towns. Even on cold, rainy days, the trip was wonderful and well worth it. Kyle was an excellent guide, with endless knowledge, fun facts, and hilarious personal stories. Be sure to ask him about the best steak he ever had. He was super accommodating and flexible, endlessly polite, and had the best restaurant recommendations. Not sure he’s completely human. 😆 Thanks for a great time and very memorable trip!
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Shereen C.
7/19/2024
If I could give more than five stars I would! I had a wonderful time with Kyle, my guide, for the day long wildlife tour in the Tetons. He was a wealth of information and had a special gift for spotting wildlife. His enthusiasm for wildlife was contagious! The van was very comfortable and snacks and drinks were provided throughout the day. Our wonderful lunch at Dornan’s was also included. I would HIGHLY recommend!
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Whitney S.
3/03/2023

We recently did two full days of guided tours, with Kelsey as our guide both days. We had such a great time. Of course it’s hard to go wrong with the beauty of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, but Kelsey helped make the trip better than we imagined. First of all, Kelsey was fun to be around. She didn’t mind our lame dad jokes and constant ribbing between the seven guys we had. She laughed and participated which was more fun for all of us. Second, Kelsey really knows her stuff. She has a degree in biology and boy did it show. She was so knowledgeable about every animal we asked about. She knew about their breeding habits, their genealogy, and more. It was quite intriguing listening to her descriptions of what we were seeing. Third, she went out of the way to make the trip memorable. She simply would not quit on making sure we saw the wildlife we wanted to see. On the second full day tour, she told us she’d stayed up late reading up on many topics she thought we might ask about. It was really cool to hear that she took the time to prepare like that for our tour. We saw just about everything we’d hoped to see and more. Moose, bison, otters, bald eagle, elk, pronghorn, the list goes on and on. It is such a magical place and we enjoyed it far more because of the professionalism and dedication of Kelsey and BrushBuck Tours. Well done and I highly recommend you use them on your next adventure.
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Rich S.
12/16/2022

We had the best experience on our wildlife safari with Rachel! She was the most enjoyable person and knew SO much about the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, wildlife, history, and more. Our entire group loved her, so much that we canceled another tour with a different company and booked a second tour with her! The area was beautiful and the tours were great, but Rachel is truly what set it apart!
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Morgan W.
8/30/2022
RACHEL is AMAZING!!! We booked the full day wildlife Grand Teton tour, she took us on an amazing adventure seeing all kinds of wildlife, majestic scenery and a fabulous local spot for lunch to take to our picnic by the river. We had such a wonderful time, we immediately booked another full day Yellowstone tour, Rachel was scheduled to be off the day of our second excursion...... BUT she decided to work and WOW this one was even better - after searching for black bears for 2 days we finally saw 2 bears within 10 minutes of each other!!! Thank you BrushBuck Tours and Rachel for making our trip so memorable.
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Jodi H.
8/30/2022

“Cruisin' with Kyle” The four hours we spent with Kyle at Brushbuck Tours were chockful of fun and wildlife! Our animal... read more
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Barbara O
8/27/2022

Our family had a wonderful sunrise Safari. Andrew was very friendly & knowledgeable. We were able to see elk, moose, pronghorn antelope, a bear & a blue heron. We also received a lot of historical information plus some geology facts. The morning was a little chilly but- they provided blankets as well as, binocular’s and snacks. We were very happy we took this Safari.
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Tom &.
8/26/2022
I have searched for years to see a bear in the wild and Rachael brought this to life for me. She is a super star. Her passion and love of nature and wildlife made our trip truly special. We learned so much about the animals we saw and this tour exceeded our expectations. She started by asking what each of us wanted to see and then took us on a magical journey. If you have kids, she was awesome with the family on our trip and made sure she kept the kids engaged and safe. This was truly a spectacular tour that I will take every time in the area because it will always be ever changing. I will recommend this to everyone I know as a top pick when coming to the Tetons.
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Susan B.
8/23/2022

What an incredible day! Our group of six booked a private full day tour of Yellowstone and we were lucky enough to have Truman as our guide! He was amazing, so knowledgeable, great with our kids, dedicated to helping us find wildlife, and took excellent photos of the group for us!! We only had a day to do Yellowstone so I’m so glad we decided to book a tour with BrushBuck instead of attempting to see everything on our own. I would highly recommend! Ask for Truman!
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Jacqueline S.
8/13/2022

We did the lower loop Yellowstone tour and highly recommend! Truman was an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable in a range of topics from plants to wildlife to park history to algae! He has a passion for guiding and the outdoors and it shows! We saw a Moose, a grizzly momma and her two 1st year cubs, a huge whitetail buck, bison, elk, pronghorn, an array of birds.
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Stephanie H.
8/01/2022
“Wildlife tour” We had a great day with Andrew! We saw bear, moose, bison, and more! We will come back in the... read more
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343jacquelinel
7/14/2022

If you’re looking for a very knowledgeable tour guide, use them.
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Sean W.
7/10/2022

We are so glad we did this tour! Absolutely stunning scenery, we got to see some really neat wildlife, and our tour guide Truman was knowledgeable, kind and went above and beyond to ensure a great experience for our family. Highly recommend!
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Dana V.
7/10/2022