Discovery Wildlife Safari

5.0 (8 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation

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Wildlife watching in wild upland areas of northeast Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Buzzards are one of the birds of prey seen regularly on safari. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

With exclusive permission from three highland estates to use their tracks, in the comfort of our Land Rover Discovery our safaris take you off-road into the wilder areas of northeast Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park, allowing you to experience rarely seen, breath-taking landscapes and amazing wildlife. Our safaris pass though golden eagle and white-tailed eagle territories, woodlands inhabited by wildlife including red squirrels and open ground where red deer roam.

With over 25 years experience working in conservation in the UK and overseas, including 16 years with the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Ranger Service, your guide, Gareth, is uniquely placed to ensure that you have an exciting, informative and memorable wildlife safari. Gareth is able to identify most birds in the area by call or song.

While wildlife is unpredictable, we usually see a good variety of animals and birds and the scenery is always spectacular and atmospheric, even in bad weather.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Kestrel Wildlife Safaris

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–16 years) · Adults (17–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tea and coffee: Hot chocolate and orange squash is also available on request, along with biscuits and shortbread.
Included: Binoculars, a viewing scope, wildlife identification guides and a bird identification book are available.
Included: Your Guide is also your Driver.

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Not included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Not included: Bottled water: Tap water will be available.
Not included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Not included: On-board restrooms: Restroom on board
Not included: Smoking is not permitted on safari.

Itinerary

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

3 hours

Your experienced guide will take you into the wilder, more remote areas of northern Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park on a 3-hour long trip searching for and watching wildlife. You will experience spectacular landscapes including lochs, mountains, rivers and forests and will have a great chance of seeing the amazing wildlife that lives there. You will also learn about the natural history of the area and how the interaction between humans and nature has shaped the landscape since the last glacial advance around 11,000 years ago.

Your safari will include off-road sections that climb to great viewpoints where you will be able to take in vistas of mountains including Ben Vorlich, Ben More, and Stob Binnien. At one of these viewpoints You will be offered hot drinks at shortbread.

A viewing scope and binoculars will be available for you to use to look for and watch wildlife, and wildlife ID sheets will be available along with a bird book to help you identify wildlife.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

At the A84/A85 junction in Lochearnhead take the A85 towards St. Fillans. After about 400m pass in front of the car park then turn left onto Auchraw Brae to get to the car park entrance on your left. Look for the silver Kestrel Wildlife Safari Land Rover Discovery with orange decals.

End point

At the A84/A85 junction in Lochearnhead take the A85 towards St. Fillans. After about 400m pass in front of the car park then turn left onto Auchraw Brae to get to the car park entrance on your left. Look for the silver Kestrel Wildlife Safari Land Rover Discovery with orange decals.

Using your ticket

Tickets will be redeemed at the beginning of your wildlife safari.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Auchlyne Estate Evening Safari

Coffee, tea and biscuits: Hot chocolate, orange squash and water is also available on request.

Auchlyne Estate: The Evening Safari increases your chances of seeing wildlife that is more active later in the day, such roe deer and beavers.

Land Rover Discovery 2: The vehicle will comfortably take four adults guests. There are also two rear seats that can take children and smaller adults
Discovery Wildlife Safari

Coffee, tea and biscuits: Hot chocolate, orange squash and water is also available on request.
Exploration Wildlife Safari

Duration: 7 hours: 7-hour Wildlife Safari

Coffee, tea and biscuits: Hot chocolate, orange squash and water is also available on request.

Highland Estates: The Exploration Safari takes you deeper into the wild lands of northeast Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park.

Land Rover Discovery 2: The vehicle comfortably takes four adult guests. Two smaller seats in the back are suitable for smaller adults and children.