Great Salt Lake Safari - Discover Antelope Island
Description
Embark on a unique journey to Antelope Island, where rugged terrain meets the serene salt flats of the Great Salt Lake. As a former African safari guide and local expert, I’ll tailor the tour to your interests—whether it’s wildlife, birding, or capturing stunning landscapes. With small group sizes, you’ll enjoy a more intimate, personalized experience, free from the crowds of larger tours. Flexible trip durations and custom start times ensure your adventure fits your schedule, whether you’re here for a quick escape or a deeper exploration.
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If visiting from outside the pickup radius of downtown Salt Lake, please let us know and we'll make arrangements for a meeting point/pickup. Flexible Timing Available: Need a different start time? We’re happy to accommodate when possible! After booking, just reach out to request a custom tour time that works best for you. Sunset Tour Times: Pickup times will vary throughout the year to correspond with timing the sunset so please look for communication through Viator regarding tour start times if booking a sunset tour. Vehicles: To help reduce Salt Lake's ongoing air quality issues, we prioritize using electric or hybrid vehicles whenever possible. Smaller groups or solo travelers may ride in a more compact vehicle for a more efficient and eco-friendly experience.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(168)
Clayton was on time and very nice. He was very knowledgeable about Antelope Island. We learned about the flora and fauna, saw lots of birds, a mule deer and he found the buffalo herd for us to photograph. He made it a lots of fun. Highly recommend. Ruth, June 2026.
Thanks for taking the time to share this. I’m glad Antelope Island gave us such a nice mix that day, from the birds and mule deer to finally finding the bison herd for photos. It’s always fun when the island makes us work just a little for the wildlife. I really appreciate you coming out with us and recommending the tour.
Sinad knew where animals were likely to be. We saw hundreds of bison, pronghorns, many species of birds, several burrowing owls and even a porcupine resting in a tree. Her knowledge of the island and its history was incredible (ex. 700+ bison on the island and the herd is culled to 500 at year end). She provided binoculars which was a nice touch. Very safe driver too. I highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for recommending us, I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the island. Porcupines are always a special treat to see! There is so much life when you start looking, and it's always amazing to see the bison roaming wild. Glad you were able to enjoy this special place with us, hope to see you back again! Sinéad
Superb guide who provided a fascinating insight on the area and animals. One of the most interesting tours I have done. Don’t miss this tour.
It was an absolute pleasure sharing this special place with you both! I appreciate your enthusiasm and great questions about the land and animals. I hope this trip helped make your time in the US memorable!
Great trip to Antelope Island to see bison, antelope and migrating birds. Sinad was well informed and shared her knowledge. We were not staying at a hotel, so we agreed to meet at The Aviary. She was on time and easy to locate. She was friendly and personable. She provided binoculars and water. She made sure we were able to see the wildlife. Great trip to learn about Salt Lake and surrounding area.
Thank you for taking the time to recommend us and leave this wonderful review! Happy to hear that you enjoyed your time on the island and learnt a little more about the island and history of the area. It was great getting to know you both, thank you for coming out to explore Utah with me! Sinéad
We had an amazing experience. Sinead was great at pointing out the many different birds that migrate to the Island. She had binoculars available for each of us to use. We learned about the history of the Island, details on the animals and geology of the region. All in all it was a fantastic day!
Thank you for this lovely review! Seeing all of the beautiful birds is my favourite part of the journey, but there is something for everyone on the island. I'm so glad you left knowing a little more about the region and hope it added something special to your trip. Sinéad
Sinead was a fantastic guide. She realt cares about her clients as much as the animals and plant life at Antelope Island.
Thank you so much for sharing this review, I'm glad my passion for all the unique species on Antelope Island shone through. I had a great morning chatting with you both and sharing my knowledge of this incredible ecosystem. Thanks again for supporting our local business, it was a pleasure getting to show you around! Sinéad
Clayton was our expert tour guide for our trip! He is extremely knowledgeable about both the wildlife and the history of the island! Our trip was 3 guests (I was a solo traveler) which felt very personal and uniquely curated. On our tour there were many opportunities to observe and photograph the species on the island including antelope, bison, jackrabbits, coyotes, burrowing owls, and many bird species (Clayton had a birding field guide to help ID each species). There were stop offs for bathroom breaks (Clayton knew which were the cleanest), the visitors center (to get an idea where the bison herds would be that day), and the Fielding Garr Ranch House. Clayton and his wife own and operate the Safari Utah tour company and their personal dedication and attention to detail shine in their tour experiences! We had access to pairs of binoculars for observing distant wildlife. Pickup was easy directly from our hotel, and the trip was about 5 hours, including the drive to and from SLC. I would very highly recommend booking your unforgettable Antelope Island experience with Safari Utah!
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. Small groups are where this experience really shines, so it means a lot to hear it felt personal and thoughtfully put together. I put a lot of care into knowing the island well, from wildlife patterns and bird ID to the history and the small logistical details that help the day run smoothly. My goal is always to help people get more than just a drive through the park and really come away feeling they experienced Antelope Island in a meaningful way. Thanks again for coming out with Safari Utah and for the recommendation.
Clayton was our expert tour guide for our trip! He is extremely knowledgeable about both the wildlife and the history of the island! Our trip was 3 guests (I was a solo traveler) which felt very personal and uniquely curated. On our tour there were many opportunities to observe and photograph the species on the island including antelope, bison, jackrabbits, coyotes, burrowing owls, and many bird species (Clayton had a birding field guide to help ID each species). There were stop offs for bathroom breaks (Clayton knew which were the cleanest), the visitors center (to get an idea where the bison herds would be that day), and the Fielding Garr Ranch House. Clayton and his wife own and operate the Safari Utah tour company and their personal dedication and attention to detail shine in their tour experiences! We had access to pairs of binoculars for observing distant wildlife. Pickup was easy directly from our hotel, and the trip was about 5 hours, including the drive to and from SLC. I would very highly recommend booking your unforgettable Antelope Island experience with Safari Utah!
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. Small groups are where this experience really shines, so it means a lot to hear it felt personal and thoughtfully put together. I put a lot of care into knowing the island well, from wildlife patterns and bird ID to the history and the small logistical details that help the day run smoothly. My goal is always to help people get more than just a drive through the park and really come away feeling they experienced Antelope Island in a meaningful way. Thanks again for coming out with Safari Utah and for the recommendation.
Our guide was on time, friendly and knowledgeable. He made sure we really got to understand the area and it's unique ecosystem.
Antelope Island is a really special place and I hope our passion for it's nature and wildlife came through in the experience. Thank you again for coming along with us and we appreciate your review!
This was a great trip learning about and see in the Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island. So rad was extremely knowledgable about the wildlife, geology, and history of the area. We thoroughly enjoyed her and the tour!
I really appreciate you leaving this wonderful review! Seeing guests experience the wildlife and vistas first-hand is so rewarding, I hope the experience left you with some lasting memories. Thank you so much to both of you for joining us to explore this diverse landscape, enjoy the rest of your time in Salt Lake! Sinéad
