Enjoy a private guided 4x4 safari through the New Forest National Park and then across the stunning Purbeck Hills & Jurassic Coast in our customised Land Rover Defender.
We operate a very simple pick up process in Southampton, close to your cruise ship.
Travelling along country roads, off-road byways and permitted landowners farm tracks, this amazing safari heads high above Corfe Castle, then on to Heaven's Gate with the most spectacular views of Poole Harbour in the East and Portland to the West, then through the Lulworth Ranges, lost village of Tyneham and the famous Durdle Door, finally heading back to Southampton Port via the beautiful New Forest village of Burley.
This is a private tour, so we can bespoke the trip just for you.
Our guide is fun, entertaining and informative. His reviews for Dorset Safari highlight how important the safaris and your enjoyment mean to us.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Binoculars
✔ Bottled water
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Glass of Prosecco or tumbler of English Cider
✔ Parking fees
✔ Tea and coffee
✖ We will stop for lunch at either a good English Pub or Tearoom. Travelers choice and pay themselves.
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Look out for the amazing Black Land Rover Defender (like a Jeep, but even better!). We will be waiting for you
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Hampshire
After collection from Southampton, we will head to the Dorset Hills, driving through the lovely Hampshire countryside and famous New Forrest
2
Corfe Castle
We will head high up on the hills overlooking the 1,000 year old Corfe Castle, heading along ancient by-ways and muddy tracks to reach stunning viewing and resting spots.
Our 4x4 jeep safari is extremely comfortable and our passengers love the upgraded Land Rover with it's Air Conditioning, leather seats and panoramic windows.
Duration: 1.5 hours
3
Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
Probably one of the most beautiful, old and iconic English villages by the sea. The beach is even more incredible where the last ice age carved out a horseshoe shaped bay into the Jurassic cliffs.
Used for piracy and smuggling in the past, now fisherman sail these waters providing excellent fish and lobster for the visitors
Duration: 45 minutes
4
Steeple
Visit the 700 year old church, built by George Washington's ancestors.
In the church's arch, sport the world's oldest Washington coat of arms (2 stars and 3 stripes) and precursor to the Stars & Stripes flag!
We will head high above Creech Grange, once home to George Washington's ancestors, heading off-road once again
Duration: 30 minutes
5
South West Coast Path - Heaven's Gate at Kimmeridge Bay
Probably the most beautiful viewing location in the whole of Dorset, Heaven's Gate sits high above Kimmeridge Bay.
Only reachable with our safari truck, we head off road and along the ridge with breath taking views.
We stop for refreshments and Helen's famous homemade cakes!
Plus an option for a short walk to the highest point in the Isle of Purbeck which is the site of a bronze age burial mound, where on a very clear day you can see across the see to the cliffs in Normandy, France some 75 miles to the south!
Duration: 1.25 hours
6
New Forest National Park Hampshire
A wonderful stop on route back to the port, is the beautiful village of Burley, set deep in the New Forest National Park. Burley has a wealth of English tea rooms, gift shops and art galleries. Burley features everything you'd expect from a traditional, old New Forest village.
When in Burley don't be surprised to see ponies and cattle roaming freely around the village; picturesque thatched cottages tucked away in unexpected places help to conjure up how life was in the past. Burley has remained (relatively) untouched by time, steeped in old customs and history, enabling visitors to unwind and enjoy its tranquil simplicity.
Duration: 1.25 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobility issues are not an obstacle to joining the safari
