Albufeira: Private Jeep Safari
Highlights
- ✓The jeep all to your group — up to 8 people for the same price
- ✓Enclosed hard-top Land Rover (more comfort and shade)
- ✓Crystal-clear springs in the middle of the hills
- ✓Villages with a Moorish past, and cork oak woods
- ✓A local farm, with the region's liqueurs and honey
- ✓Free pick-up in Albufeira
About this activity
The half-day safari through the Algarve hills with the jeep all to your group: a Zebra Safari Tours Land Rover, free pick-up in Albufeira, springs, old villages and a local farm — no strangers on board.
Here the difference is the jeep: **it is yours alone**. Zebra Safari Tours picks you up in Albufeira in a hard-top Land Rover and takes you through the Algarve's interior for **four hours**, with no strangers on board and the driver-guide all to yourselves — every question is yours, and the stops follow your group's pace.
The route is the one through the hills: **dirt tracks between cork oaks and strawberry trees**, old villages that still bear the mark of Moorish culture, and the **crystal-clear springs**, with a swim when the weather allows. There's a stop at a **local farm**, with the region's liqueurs and honey to taste, and along the way the guide tells the story of cork and of medronho, the local strawberry-tree brandy.
The price is **per jeep, for up to eight people** — for a family or a group of friends, it's shared. There are morning departures at 9:00 am and afternoon departures at 2:30 pm.
Itinerary
- 1Pick-up in the Albufeira area (9:00 am or 2:30 pm)
- 2Hills and 4x4 tracks between cork oaks and strawberry trees
- 3Old villages with a Moorish past
- 4A swim in the crystal-clear springs (weather permitting)
- 5Stop at a local farm, with a tasting of liqueurs and honey
- 6Back in Albufeira, about four hours later
What's included
- ✓Private tour in a hard-top Land Rover, just for your group
- ✓Experienced driver-guide
- ✓Stop at a local farm, with the region's liqueurs and honey
- ✓Free pick-up and drop-off in the Albufeira area
- ✓Baby seats at no extra cost
- ✓Insurance for all participants
Stops may be adjusted on the day, depending on weather or track conditions, and the produce of the land changes with the season.
Important information
What to bring
- Swimwear and a towel
- Sunscreen and a hat
- Comfortable shoes
- Identification for any children
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity.
This deadline is the operator’s and applies to bookings made online. If you book with us on request, our own booking conditions apply. Booking conditions for direct requests.
More information
Children must show an identification document: the law requires an age-appropriate child seat, which Zebra provides at no cost. If the jeep breaks down during the tour, Zebra does not refund the price — it rebooks the tour for another day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the price per person?
No. The price is per vehicle, not per head — it is the same whether a few of you go or the full group.
What languages is the activity in?
The crew or guide speak Portuguese and English.
Will we see wild animals?
This is not an African safari. You may see foxes, wild rabbits, boar and various birds, but the focus is exploring traditional villages, stunning landscapes, local products and the 4x4 jeep adventure.
Where do you pick us up? Is pick-up included?
In Albufeira it is: pick-up and drop-off are free anywhere within the town. Outside it we still come for you — Armação de Pêra, Vilamoura and Quarteira — with a supplement per pick-up that depends on the option you choose and is shown at booking. What we need from you is the place: the hotel, the apartment, the street where you would rather wait. Without that address we have no way of knowing where to collect you, and it is the detail most often missing from a booking. The exact time is confirmed with your booking.
Can I bring small children?
For safety and insurance reasons, children under 7 cannot take part. We can recommend partners with covered jeeps that accept younger children.
How many people fit in a jeep?
Each jeep carries 7 to 8 people.
Can pregnant people or those with back problems go?
Yes, but it is not advised. Participation is possible upon signing a liability waiver.
Can I bring my pet?
On a shared departure, no — the jeep is full and not everyone is comfortable with animals. If yours is a lap-sized pet, talk to us before booking: we ask the operator and the other passengers on that departure, and if everyone agrees it can come. On a private departure the conversation is just between you and the operator, and it is far simpler.
What is the food like on the full-day tour?
Traditional Portuguese food. Vegetarian and vegan options are available if you let us know in advance; any other dietary requirement should be mentioned when you book.
From €360