The Netherlands · SAFARI
Every trip has one afternoon spare and too many ways to fill it. These 5 safari parks are priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.
Zeeland North Sea beach safari to spot seals, check shore life with nets and crab rods, and learn from a Dutch or German guide.
“Super netter Guide. Tolles Erlebnis für die Kids. Aber Preis für alle inkl Kleinkinder gleich - könnte angepasst werden.”
Zeeland beach safari with a guided trawl net in the North Sea. 2 hours, hands-on jars and IDs, fun for kids and adults.
“Mark, onze gids, was super enthousiast;hij vertelde veel over vissen, schelpen en andere dingen over de zee- natuur. Dit deed hij met humor en beleving, zodat je er met je aandacht goed bij kon blijven. Ook kleine kinderen wist hij te boeien: op speelse wijze maakt hij contact met kinderen, waardoor deze een leuke middag hebben. Zelfs de volwassenen gingen 'als kinderen' met hun schepnet de zee in om iets te vangen (zeester, baarsjes, platvisjes). Mark doet erg zijn best voor de gasten: hij rent met bakjes en netten over het strand: alles om de safari tour zo leuk mogelijk te maken. Op het moment dat de tour er bijna…”
Small-group Wadden Sea seal safari from Amsterdam with private minivan, a 2.5-hour UNESCO boat tour, plus Twisk village detour.
“The "safari " was very interesting .The Wadden Sea is the largest tidal flats system in the World.This sea is listed by UNESCO as World Heritage We started from Amsterdam by car until HARLINGEN which is a beautiful small town .The people were very kind ,like everywhere in Netherlands.After that we go on boat and for 2,5 hours we sailed by the sea .There were a lot of birds in their natural habitat and what was for me the most extraordynary thing I saw a lot of seals .Beautiful !”
A small group seal safari from Amsterdam to the Waddensea UNESCO wetlands by boat at low tide, with a photo stop in Twisk.
“Very nice overall, but the price is really too high for the excursion. Our guide Eva was an amazing host and the company was good 👍🏻 but really expensive for what it offers.”
Hilvarenbeek Light Safari at Beekse Bergen: see 5,000 glowing animals and 14 eras, plus winter treats and nighttime views of elephants and monkeys.
“It was wonderful! Really good quality and beautiful storytelling through the park. The food options are just snacks and drinks ( if you want something rather quick) so don’t come hungry and be patient in the lines. Will definitely go again! So charming!”
Every kind of Dutch day out, and the best-reviewed way to book each.
