East - Lakeland - Safari Wilderness

Have you ever encountered a herd of Red Lechwe running through sparkling water in the sun? How soft is an Eland’s nose? Have you caught the sweet scent of a Zebra’s breath? These memories last a lifetime!

A rare and unique experience, Safari Wilderness Ranch is a world away from the hustle and bustle of civilization. Here you feel the silence, enveloped by an open vista of grazing animals surrounded by cypress domes and bay trees. Enjoy the fresh safari air year-round as enormous birds soar overhead.

Safari Wilderness Ranch is not a zoo or theme park. There are no crowds and no lines. Here you can enjoy a natural adventure from the comfort of your own vehicle with a drive-thru safari tour or our knowledgeable and experienced driver guides will tour you through large herds of exotic game over 260 acres of pristine wilderness in customized, canopied safari vehicles. If you prefer a more adventurous mode of transport, you can explore with a guide by camelback, ATV, or kayak. We also offer exclusive animal encounters with lemurs, cheetahs, and guinea pigs.

Safari Wilderness Ranch is conveniently located six miles north of I-4 between Orlando and Tampa, surrounded by Florida’s Green Swamp, in an expansive and exclusive wilderness area. We are a family-owned, licensed working game ranch. We specialize in wetland exotic species, African Watusi, and Irish Dexter cattle (heritage breeds). Our dramatic landscape is surrounded by an 870 square mile pristine watershed (The Green Swamp) that is the source of four of Florida’s finest rivers. Our visitors are strictly limited in number, reflecting the sensitivity of our area.

Join us on an exclusive, fun and educational journey where you will learn about Florida’s natural and human history, our conservation programs, and encounter amazing animals that are endangered or extinct in the wild. Safari Wilderness Ranch is a Florida agritourism project licensed by the USDA.