7 River Safaris Worth Flying For

1.Jet Boat Safari on the Sigatoka River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,135 reviews · from $140Our pick

Travel from Sigatoka by air-conditioned minibus to the Sigatoka River, then ride upriver through jungle and village scenery with captains such as Laps, Ace, or Freddy. Visit a local village for kava, lunch, singing, dancing, and a close look at everyday Fijian life before the optional 360-degree spins.

“Andrew runs a great operation, and this tour definitely ranks amongst the top 5 of all tours out of 40+ countries….a must do!”

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2.Alanya: Taurus Mountains Jeep Safari & Lunch at Dimcay River

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 581 reviews · 7 hours · from $29

Spend seven lively hours riding open jeeps through the Taurus Mountains, stopping for views, village life, tea, gözleme, and a mosque visit before lunch beside the Dim Cayi River. English and Turkish guides lead the day, with hotel pickup across Alanya. Water fights are part of the fun.

“The trip was such a lovely and exhilarating experience and the views of Alanya were breath taking. Lunch was provided at the Dimcay River, which was very delicious. Our tour guide had a pleasant and welcoming vibe 10/10 - highly recommended”

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3.Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 526 reviews · from $155

Leave Cape Town at 8:30 a.m. with a professional guide such as Mike, Werner, or Jamie, cross Du Toitskloof Pass, stop for wine or coffee, then join a 2 to 3 hour safari at Aquila Private Game Reserve. Lunch and champagne are included in the reserve fee, not the tour price.

“It was my very first safari ever and it was absolutely amazing. Mike went above and beyond! He managed everything extremely well and thanks to him I did not have to que a single time. Also his knowledge about the area is huge. You can Read more”

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4.From Alanya: Jeep Safari Tour with Lunch at Dim River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 375 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $24

Ride from Alanya into the Taurus Mountains with English or German-speaking guides such as Mustafa and Zeyad. Expect mountain views, a Turkish village, Dim Cave, swimming, buffet lunch by Dim River, and joyful water fights between jeeps. Bring swimwear and prepare to get soaked.

“This excursion was an absolute blast! From start to finish, it was fun, adventurous, and full of laughter. One of the highlights was the epic water fight — we had so much fun and felt like kids again! Everyone was smiling, soaked, and completely in the moment. It truly added a playful, unforgettable touch to the day. What made the experience even better was the incredible staff. Mustafa, Hassan, Ziad, and Emil were all fantastic — kind, fun, and incredibly entertaining. They kept the energy high, made everyone feel welcome, and made sure we were having the best time possible. It was worth every penny spent. I’d do it all…”

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5.Alanya Jeep Safari with Dim River Lunch and Dim Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 155 reviews · from $31

Ride open-sided 4WD jeeps into Alanya’s Taurus Mountains, with hotel pickup, village and fruit-garden stops, a buffet lunch beside Dim River, swimming, and an optional Dim Cave visit. Expect loud music, rough roads, and playful water fights between jeeps. Guide Ifran has earned praise for his cheerful service.

“It was a nice day. Love the jeepride. God driver. Love the stop with pancakes ! Big minus that we didn’t go to the cave , very disapointing 😒. To see and experience the Dove cave was one if the things that made us book this trip. So we where not happy about this. Good lunch but the price for drinks was way too expensive.”

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6.Alanya Jeep Safari: Dim Cave, River & Nature Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 151 reviews · 5.5 - 7.5 hours · from $22Best value

Ride a Land Rover jeep through Alanya’s countryside with guides such as Mustafa and Ziyad, stopping at waterfalls, a Turkish village, Dim Cave, and Dim River. Expect lunch, mountain views, water fights, and optional swimming, with cave entry and drinks extra.

“Lovely tour guides, such a fun day out worth the money, would definitely recommend”

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7.Split/Omiš: Cetina River Water Bike Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 91 reviews · from $45

Ride a stable water bike 4 km down the Cetina River and back with Ivan and Dino guiding from the shore and motorboat. Expect canyon views, a mid-route break, optional swims, photos, drinks, and a tow if your legs tire. The $45 tour suits active beginners and families with older children.

“We had a fantastic time on the river bikes. Ivan was amazing, friendly, chatted about the area and also towed me back when I was too tired!!! We would definitely recommend this. A great activity. You need to cycle a fairly long way so be prepared for that!! But great fun and as we were the only ones on our activity (slightly before high season) we could take our time. You will have a great time so please book and enjoy!! Thanks Ivan.”

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