Serengeti Safari, Tampa: Photos, Reviews & Location

Off-road safari tour in an open-air truck featuring African wildlife & giraffe feedings.

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#14 of 46 Tourist attractions in Tampa #2 of 6 Animal parks in Tampa

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

9.0 km from the center of Tampa

Rating breakdown

5 ★80%
4 ★13%
3 ★4%
2 ★1%
1 ★2%

10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612, United States

buschgardens.com

+1 813-884-4386

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Serengeti Safari?: Serengeti Safari is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 1,642 reviews.
How does Serengeti Safari rank in Tampa?: Serengeti Safari is #14 of 46 Tourist attractions in Tampa by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Serengeti Safari located?: 10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612, United States — 9.0 km from the center of Tampa.
How can I contact Serengeti Safari?: Phone: +1 813-884-4386 · Website: buschgardens.com

Reviews (8)

Aukey Castle 2024 Mar 09

What an incredible tour! We were a party of six and spent to much time with the giraffes. They are so unique and graceful.

Vanessa Mejia 2024 Jan 27

Zebras, giraffes, rhinos! So many animals roaming around. If you ride the train it will stroll through the middle of the grounds where the animals are not gated in but they tend to not get close to the train...except for the lovely emu/ ostrich (not sure what kind of bird it was) that came to say hello. 😊

Kiki Ford 2023 Dec 11

This Safari is worth the extra cost, especially if you have annual passes (because you get a discount).

The giraffes 🦒 are incredible and so gentle, and cute! My family truly loved this one of a kind experience. We have done safari’s before (in Animal Kingdom and in Maryland). This one is our new favorite!

Debra Rosa 2023 Nov 05

You get on a beautiful train and ride through the beautiful area. You will see many animals freely walking around.

Nonya Bizz 2023 Oct 02

I absolutely love animals, especially the big cats! The cheetahs were out to see, but the lion was hiding behind bushes, and the tiger was sleeping in his cave, keeping cool. I was kinda disappointed I didn't get to see Tiger and Lion, but I understand cats. All they do is sleep all day, mainly and up at night. Take me anywhere to see animals, and I'm there other than snakes and spiders, not in love with them, but I will respect distancing myself from them just don't come in my house! 😊 As you can see, I have cousins of the big cats, much smaller as well. The ginger color is Ozzy, and the grey color is Jagger. I had to throw in my domesticated cats just for some humor as too much seriousness in this world as well as negativity 😄 I hope you all enjoy the photos, and if you visit Busch Gardens, enjoy your day as much as I did.

Michael Guida 2023 Sep 01

Wasn't bad,but also wasn't worth the price. The guides were nice and knowledgeable and did their best, but the heat was oppressive, the animals smart enough to stay in the shade, more or less immobile as we stood on a flatbed truck and drove through. I don't think our group was that big, but it felt tight especially at the giraffe feeding. Couldn't maneuver much, take a pic, feed the giraffes, stay out of other guest photos and avoid a stray tongue looking for more lettuce. Again, wasn't bad,but wasn't the highlight we were hoping it would be.

Cheryl Dixon 2023 Mar 12

Oh my gosh, this was the best add on for your Busch gardens experience, our tour guide was animated, fun and knowledgeable. We actually got more up close than I was expecting and the experience was exactly what we were hoping for on our trip. 💯 Recommend!

Matthew Kondilas 2022 Jun 17

It was definitely worth the price. Got super close with a lot of the animals. Also, getting to feed the giraffes was pretty cool. Lisa was a great tour guide! My only complaint would be sometimes I wish we had stopped in one spot longer, but I also understand time restraints are thing.