4 Off-Road Safaris in Mexico City Worth Booking Ahead

1.Africam safari (private tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $175Our pick

Set out from your Puebla or Cholula hotel or Airbnb at 10 am for a private, air-conditioned ride to Africam Safari. You’ll have about four hours at the park, where you can see animals in naturalistic habitats from a vehicle and on foot in designated areas. Guides such as Ariel and Hiram have helped visitors plan their day, including arranging a giraffe experience.

“Our guide Hiram was knowledgeable and personable. He was able to adapt to our needs very easily, and was fun to be with. It was nice to have him pick us up directly from our Airbnb! We could relax and fully enjoy the experience without any hassles. He helped us navigate our personalized plan, and purchase a private experience with the giraffes, which was amazing.”

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2.Puebla Africam Safari Park, Live an Unforgettable Adventure!

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 28 reviews · 1 day · from $43

Take a Spanish-guided day trip from Puebla’s Zócalo to Africam Safari, where more than 2,500 animals across 350 species live in spacious, controlled habitats. The $43 price includes park admission, round-trip coach transport, a wildlife guide, and travel insurance. Expect a large bus rather than the jungle-style vehicle shown in some photos.

“El tour es bueno en mi caso iba sentado en el lado izquierdo del camión y muchas veces no alcanzaba a ver las especies del área del safari En la primer parada fue muy poco tiempo para explorar la zona y aunque es pequeña estaba un tanto abarrotado En la tercer parte estuvo bastante bien muchas especies y actividades En general bien pero para maximizar la experiencia hay que ir en su propio vehículo”

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3.Africam Safari Conservation Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · 4h 30m · from $35Best value

Spend about four and a half hours at Africam Safari, where you ride through animal habitats by bus, then explore a walking zone on your own. Tip Tours & DMC provides round-trip transport from downtown Puebla, park admission, and a Spanish audio guide. Expect wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, elephants, and tigers, plus on-site places to eat.

“Estuvo muy divertida. Mi familia se disfrutó mucho. El servicio de Tip Tours excelente. Muy puntual y amabilidad de su staff. Sin duda lo recomiendo!”

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4.Africam Safari Private Tour all included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $173

From Puebla’s historic centre, travel by private vehicle to Africam Safari with a bilingual Spanish and English guide. Spend about four hours among drive-through animal zones and walk-through exhibits, with time for the bird show. Admission and transport are included; meals, souvenirs and extra activities cost more.

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