Grab a spot on a spacious open-air touring vehicle and trek across the wide and wild African Plain on an unforgettable, award-winning Serengeti Safari. While enjoying your safari you'll see fascinating animals like our familiar favorites, zebras, giraffes and ostriches, while learning about other exotic animal species. Reservations are encouraged as space is limited.

Things to know before you go:
• Great photo opportunities.
• Pricing varies, select your date of visit for that day's price.
• Children must be ages 5 and up to participate. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Safari vehicle is standing room only.

Please check in for your safari directly at the Serengeti Outpost in Nairobi (just north of the train station) at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.

Pass Members save up to 10% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

The Serengeti Safari® is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day.

This tour requires guests to stand the full length of the safari and maintain their balance while driving through uneven terrain on the safari vehicle. Wheelchairs may be accommodated if arrangements are made in advance.

Park admission is not included and is required. Prices listed are per person and do not include tax. Tours must be cancelled a minimum of 24 hours in advance or total payment is forfeited. Tours are non-refundable if guests miss their tour time. If you have any questions or need to adjust your reservation, call (813)884-4FUN(4386). All tours are subject to availability.

*Animal interactions and program components may vary. All tour components and pricing are subject to change. 

The Cheetah Encounter includes talking with experts that care for these animals as well as exclusive access to behind-the-scenes views of the naturalistic habitats of the world's fastest land animal.
 
Things to know before you go:
• Children must be ages 10 and up and at least 54 inches tall to participate. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Due to the nature of this tour, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated at this time. This tour requires significant walking in unpaved areas and on uneven terrain.

Please check in for your tour at the Cheetah Run windows, directly across from the Caravan Crossing gift shop, at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.

Pass Members save up to 10% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

The Cheetah Insider Tour is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day.

Park admission is not included and is required. Prices listed are per person and do not include tax. Advanced reservations are strongly encouraged, as spaces are limited. Tours must be cancelled a minimum of 24 hours in advance or total payment is forfeited. Tours are non-refundable if guests miss their tour time. All tours are subject to availability. Animal interactions and program components may vary. All tour components and pricing are subject to change.

Adventure across the Serengeti Plain on an open-air touring vehicle where you will visit our white rhino facilities and have the opportunity to touch a white rhino. Then, explore our state-of-the-art Black Rhino habitat where you'll get an insider’s look at how Busch Gardens cares for this critically endangered species. Go behind-the-scenes to meet the keepers and observe how they train and work with these remarkable animals.

Things to know before you go:
• Children must be ages 8 and up and at least 54 inches tall to participate. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Safari vehicle is standing room only and includes stair climbing. Closed-toe shoes are recommended.
• Due to the nature of this tour, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated at this time. This tour requires significant walking in unpaved areas and on uneven terrain. This tour requires climbing up and down stairs.

Please check in for your safari directly at the Serengeti Outpost in Nairobi (just north of the train station) at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.

 

Pass Members save up to 10% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

The Rhino Encounter is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day.

Park admission is not included and is required. Prices listed are per person and do not include tax. Advanced reservations must be made before day of visit. Tours must be cancelled a minimum of 24 hours in advance or total payment is forfeited. Tours are non-refundable if guests miss their tour time. If you have any questions or need to adjust your reservation, call (813)884-4FUN(4386). All tours are subject to availability. Animal interactions and program components may vary. All tour components and pricing are subject to change.

Get an insider’s look at how Busch Gardens cares for its family of sloths. Explore behind-the-scenes and observe how the keepers provide their daily care at Animal Connections. You will learn how our parks help to protect sloths in the wild, and discover how you can make a difference too.

Things to know before you go:
• Children must be ages 8 and up to participate. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Due to the nature of this tour, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated at this time. This tour requires significant walking in unpaved areas and on uneven terrain.

Please check in for your tour directly at the Serengeti Outpost in Nairobi (just north of the train station) at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.

Pass Members save up to 10% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

The Sloth Insider Tour is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day.

Park admission is not included and is required. Prices listed are per person and do not include tax. Advanced reservations are strongly encouraged, as spaces are limited. Tours must be cancelled a minimum of 24 hours in advance or total payment is forfeited. Tours are non-refundable if guests miss their tour time. If you have any questions or need to adjust your reservation, call (813)884-4FUN(4386). All tours are subject to availability. Animal interactions and program components may vary. All tour components and pricing are subject to change.

Take a journey into the Myombe Reserve and get an insider's view of the troop of gorillas that call Busch Gardens home. Meet with the animal care specialists that enrich the lives of these critically endangered species and get exclusive access to specialized points overlooking the gorilla habitat.
 
Things to know before you go:
• Children must be ages 8 and up to participate. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

• Due to the nature of this tour, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated at this time. This tour requires significant walking in unpaved areas and on uneven terrain.

Please check in for your tour directly at the Serengeti Outpost in Nairobi (just north of the train station) at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.

Pass Members save up to 10% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

The Gorilla Insider Tour is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day.


Park admission is not included and is required. Prices listed are per person and do not include tax.  Advanced reservations must be made before day of visit. Tours must be cancelled a minimum of 24 hours in advance or total payment is forfeited. Tours are non-refundable if guests miss their tour time. If you have any questions or need to adjust your reservation, call (813)884-4FUN(4386). All tours are subject to availability. Animal interactions and program components may vary. All tour components and pricing are subject to change.  

Hailing from the Seychelles' islands, this reptile is one of the largest tortoises in the world. Guests on this special tour will help prepare treats in the Animal Care Center as well as visit the Aldabra Tortoises that call Busch Gardens Tampa Bay home.
 
Things to know before you go:
• Children must be ages 5 and up to participate. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

• Due to the nature of this tour, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated at this time. This tour requires significant walking in unpaved areas and on uneven terrain.
Please check in for your tour directly at the Serengeti Outpost in Nairobi (just north of the train station) at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.

Pass Members save up to 10% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

The Aldabra Tortoise Insider Tour is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day.


Park admission is not included and is required. Prices listed are per person and do not include tax.  Advanced reservations must be made before day of visit. Tours must be cancelled a minimum of 24 hours in advance or total payment is forfeited. Tours are non-refundable if guests miss their tour time. If you have any questions or need to adjust your reservation, call (813)884-4FUN(4386). All tours are subject to availability. Animal interactions and program components may vary. All tour components and pricing are subject to change.  

Journey into the Edge of Africa during this unique behind-the-scenes walking tour and get up-close to some of the most intriguing animals in Africa like hippos and lions. Meet the keepers and learn about each animal's diet, behaviors and habitat. Reservations are encouraged as space is limited.

Things to know before you go:
• Children must be ages 8 and up to participate. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

• Due to the nature of this tour, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated at this time. This tour requires significant walking in unpaved areas and on uneven terrain. 

Please check in for your tour directly at the Serengeti Outpost in Nairobi (just north of the train station) at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.

Pass Members save up to 10% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing.

The Lion and Hippo Insider is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day.

Park admission is not included and is required. Prices listed are per person and do not include tax. Tours must be cancelled a minimum of 24 hours in advance or total payment is forfeited. Tours are non-refundable if guests miss their tour time. If you have any questions or need to adjust your reservation, call (813)884-4FUN(4386). All tours are subject to availability. All tour components and pricing are subject to change.

*Animal interactions and program components may vary.

Get an insider’s look at how Busch Gardens cares for one of the world’s largest land animals. Go behind-the-scenes to meet the keepers and observe how they train and work with these incredible animals in their state-of-the-art facilities.
 
Things to know before you go:
• Children must be ages 10 and up to participate. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

• Due to the nature of this tour, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated at this time. This tour requires significant walking in unpaved areas and on uneven terrain. 

• Once in the park proceed directly to the Serengeti Outpost in Nairobi, which is located between the Nairobi Train Station and the Animal Care Center building, for check in by 1:15 p.m. The tour will depart promptly at 1:25 p.m. and late arrivals will not be guaranteed the opportunity to join the tour once it has begun.

Pass Members save up to 10% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

The Elephant Insider Tour is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day.

Park admission is not included and is required. Prices listed are per person and do not include tax.  Advanced reservations must be made before day of visit. Tours must be cancelled a minimum of 24 hours in advance or total payment is forfeited. Tours are non-refundable if guests miss their tour time. If you have any questions or need to adjust your reservation, call (813)884-4FUN(4386). All tours are subject to availability. Animal interactions and program components may vary. All tour components and pricing are subject to change.  

Get an insider’s look at how Busch Gardens cares for Asia's top predator. Go behind-the-scenes to meet the keepers and observe how they train and work with these remarkable animals in their state-of- the-art facilities. You will learn how our parks help to protect tigers in the wild, and discover how you can make a difference too.

Things to know before you go:
• Children must be ages 5 and up to participate. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

• Due to the nature of this tour, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated at this time. This tour requires significant walking in unpaved areas and on uneven terrain. 

Pass Members save up to 10% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

The Tiger Insider Tour is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day.

Park admission is not included and is required. Prices listed are per person and do not include tax. Tours must be cancelled a minimum of 24 hours in advance or total payment is forfeited. Tours are non-refundable if guests miss their tour time. If you have any questions or need to adjust your reservation, call (813)884-4FUN(4386). All tours are subject to availability. Animal interactions and program components may vary. All tour components and pricing are subject to change.  

Get up-close and personal with our African Penguins at Penguin Point. Discover what it’s like to care for such a unique bird and learn how our parks help protect this endangered species in the wild.

Things to know before you go:
• Children must be ages 5 and up to participate. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

 

• Due to the nature of this tour, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated at this time. This tour requires significant walking in unpaved areas and on uneven terrain. 

Pass Members save up to 10% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

The Penguin Insider Tour is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day.
Park admission is not included and is required. Prices listed are per person and do not include tax. Tours must be cancelled a minimum of 24 hours in advance or total payment is forfeited. Tours are non-refundable if guests miss their tour time. If you have any questions or need to adjust your reservation, call (813)884-4FUN(4386). All tours are subject to availability. Animal interactions and program components may vary. All tour components and pricing are subject to change.  

Work side-by-side in the morning with the mammal experts where you'll feed giraffes and antelopes then continue your day with some other animal friends and their keepers to understand what it’s like to care for these amazing creatures. 

Get an intimate look at feeding and behavior patterns and work with the animals just like the pros do. There’s nothing like coming face-to-face with these beautiful animals—so reserve your space now to become a Keeper for a Day.

Things to know before you go:
• Great photo opportunities.
• Complimentary lunch is provided at one of our restaurants.
• Must be at least 13 years of age and 52 inches tall to participate. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Pass Members save up to 10% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

The Keeper for a Day Tour is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day.

Due to the nature of this tour, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated at this time. Participants must be able to climb a flight of stairs, follow instructions and lift 15 lbs. This experience requires the ability to climb in and out of vehicles and walking on unpaved and uneven terrain. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance when you make your reservation. We will make accommodations as possible to enable you to enjoy your experience as Keeper for a Day.

Park admission is included with this tour. Prices listed are per person and do not include tax. Advanced reservations must be made a minimum of two weeks before day of visit. Tours must be cancelled a minimum of 48 hours in advance or total payment is forfeited. Tours are non-refundable if guests miss their tour time. If you have any questions or need to adjust your reservation, call (813)884-4FUN(4386). All tours are subject to availability.

*Animal interactions and program components may vary. All tour components and pricing are subject to change.  

Get ready to set out on the ultimate Busch Gardens adventure as our guest of honor for this exclusive guided tour. Your group will meet with your personal guide and map out your completely customized adventure. 

Whether you are an animal enthusiast or a coaster fanatic, you will get to see the best of the park in a personalized way. Then set out on an all-day private experience that features front-of-the-line access on rides and up-close encounters with natural wonders on a Serengeti Safari. Also enjoy a complimentary lunch at one of our restaurants.

Things to know before you go:
• Private and customizable seven hour tour of Busch Gardens.
• Great photo opportunities.
• All ages are permitted to participate in the Elite tour, but children must be ages 5 and up to participate in the Serengeti Safari portion of this tour.
• Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Guided Tours are subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day.

Minimum of two paying guests for this experience. Front-of-the-line access does not include first row seating. Height restrictions will apply for all rides. Park admission is not included and is required. Prices listed are per person and do not include tax. Advanced reservations must be made before day of visit. Tours must be cancelled a minimum of 48 hours in advance or total payment is forfeited. Tours are non-refundable if guests miss their tour time. If you have any questions or need to adjust your reservation, call (813)884-4FUN(4386). All tours are subject to availability. Animal interactions and program components may vary. All tour components and pricing are subject to change. 

The Serengeti Safari® is subject to availability. Limited quantities are available each day.

This tour requires guests to stand the full length of the safari and maintain their balance while driving through uneven terrain on the safari vehicle. Wheelchairs may be accommodated if arrangements are made in advance.