The 5 Best Off-Road Safaris

1.Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,004 reviews Our pick

Drive a two-person quad from Peninsula Resort with guides including Stan and Vangelis. Follow sea cliffs and mountain tracks to an olive mill, abandoned Achlada, and Fodele, El Greco’s birthplace. Expect a safety lesson, olive oil and honey tasting, scenic stops, and about 25 minutes of free time in Fodele.

“Stan and his team was excellent! I booked them the next day for the sunset and was absolutely amazing! Thank youu”

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2.Wine & Olive Oil Tour with Lunch – Semi Private Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Travel from Chania in a 4WD with up to six people, visiting St John the Hermit Cave, the 3,000-year-old Vouves olive tree, and Anoskeli Winery. Taste olive oil and five local wines, then enjoy a generous Cretan lunch near Topolia or Samaria Gorge with guides such as Nikolas, Dimitris, or Nasos.

“Nasos was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. Nasos gave us our space at each stop, which was nice. Wine and olive oil tastings were fantastic. Highly recommend this tour!”

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3.Wildlife Safari, Olive, Beer/Wine Tasting Day Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $227

Ian of African Moon Adventures drives a small group from Cape Town to Buffelsfontein Game and Nature Reserve, Darling Olives, Darling Brew, and Bloubergstrand. Expect a game drive, local tastings, flexible commentary, and a comfortable air-conditioned Ford Tourneo Custom. Lunch and alcoholic drinks cost extra.

“Safari foi bem organizado e a degustação estava deliciosa Os profissionais que nos atenderam (motorista, guia e atendente na degustação) foram ótimos!”

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4.From Cape Town: Wildlife Safari, Olive, Beer & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · 1 day · from $432

Travel from Cape Town with guide Ian in a small group of up to seven. Visit Buffelsfontein for a guided game drive, taste olive oil and wine at Alexanderfontein, sample Darling Brew, try local toffees, and return via Bloubergstrand.

“Ian is a nice chap doing his best to make the excursion a success Ian is punctual with a comfy car. the excursion was not too touristy and we enjoyed the conversation and the activities of the day. thanks Ian for this memorable day”

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5.Crete’s Wine and Olives Safari Tour from Chania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $126Best value

Start from central Chania with guides such as Thanass, Athanasios, Antonio, or Petros, then ride into the White Mountains for olive oil and wine tastings, a 3,000-year-old olive tree, off-road scenery, and a generous Cretan meal prepared by locals.

“Absolutely great day with Antonio, our tour guide, with a visit to the Olive Mill and Winery, and the best of all, a fabulous lunch with Opa & Yia Yia! It’s a must do!”

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