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Santa Barbara Safaris


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 82 attractions in Santa Barbara
Traveler Description:
Join wildlife photographer and safari guide Charles Aljian on an off-road safari adventure through the mountains of Santa Barbara for a unique...... more » Join wildlife photographer and safari guide Charles Aljian on an off-road safari adventure through the mountains of Santa Barbara for a unique experience into the amazing beauty and scenery of the Los Padres National Forest. Majestic California sunsets and panoramic views of the Santa Ynez Valley and Pacific Ocean, ancient Chumash Indian cave paintings, nature walks and diverse ecosystems of plants, trees and wildlife are all part of the Santa Barbara Safaris experience. Santa Barbara Safaris is the only tour company locally in Santa Barbara to offer private excursions into our remote back country by air-conditioned 6-passenger 4WD SUV. Photography advice will be provided by Charles who is a graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography -so bring your camera to make the most of this rare opportunity! « less
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Attraction type: Tour
Address: Santa Barbara, CA 93140
Tel: (805) 685-5788

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5 of 5 stars
rachsommers216   1 contribution
santa barbara
Sep 28, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This was one of the best quided tour I've been on. Chuck is so enthusiastic about the tour and has an incredible amount of knowledge of the area. We had a great time and the sunset from the top of the mountains was amazing!! Would definitely recommend this to everyone visiting the santa barbara area! more

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5 of 5 stars
meredeason   1 contribution
San Francisco
Sep 23, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

SB Safaris has to be the most scenic of all the Santa Barbara tours my husband and I have done. Our guide Chuck took us all around the backcountry of Santa Barbara to Chumash Indian cave art, a fun and easy short hike overlooking the entire coastline, and a beautiful sunset at the highest peak complete with snacks, champagne and... more

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5 of 5 stars
allienb   3 contributions
california
Aug 28, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

After hearing good things, my best friend and I decided to go on a SB safari. Chuck, the tour guide, picked us up from our hotel. He was on time, gave a friendly greeting, and we already felt like we would be in good hands. He had a beautiful car, a pretty new land rover—very comfortable. Chuck was enthusiastic, and... more

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5 of 5 stars
k-rriiss   1 contribution
santa barbara
Aug 26, 2009

My husband, teenagers and I took this trip to the majestic mountains of Santa Barbara. Normally this isn't something we would do but we were feeling adventerous and looking for something new to do so we went for it. It was so wonderful, the scenic views were breathtaking. The drinks and snacks were a nice touch, but the lavender towels... more

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5 of 5 stars
tianapat   2 contributions
tianapat
Jul 27, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

You do not realize how amazing Santa Barbara is until you take this tour!! Charles is a fabulous guide and takes you into the hills to see all the amazing sights of Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez Valley. The views are so incredible- impossible to even put into words! He can customize the tour for anyone-- young, old, honeymooners...so many... more

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4 of 5 stars
StuntMan   2 contributions
Orange County, CA
Jul 26, 2009

I took my wife up on a sunset tour and it was a blast. My wife is not fond of heights or off roading, but she enjoyed the trip and would do it again (if she can do it, anyone can). I thought it was an amazing trip. Chuck is a very likable guy and truly enjoys the excursions. He... more

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5 of 5 stars
michelekw   1 contribution
Los Angeles
Jul 1, 2009

My husband and I spent the weekend in Santa Barbara and went on the “Off-Road Nature Safari” with Charles as our guide. We departed very early and watched the sunrise from mountains above SB, a truly awesome sight!! We then went behind the mountains back into the Santa Ynez valley where we had a picnic lunch, saw many deer, and... more

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5 of 5 stars
cinnadon   1 contribution
ventura
Jun 14, 2009

My family and I really enjoyed our outing with Santa Barbara Safaris. Our guide Charles was a gracious host, and very knowledgeable about the history of the area and the Chumash Indians. It was great to spend a day away from the usual tourist spots, enjoying instead the diverse beauty of Santa Barbara's mountains. The short hike was fun and... more

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5 of 5 stars
sallynjeff   2 contributions
Denver, CO
May 12, 2009

My husband and I signed up for the Mountain Safari. Our guide Charles picked us up from our hotel and up the mountains we went!! The views, wildflowers, and experience all exceeded our expectations-we even saw a bob cat dart across the road! The off-roading was a little bumpy, but being in the LandRover made it fun and comfortable (especially... more

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5 of 5 stars
NYnative518   3 contributions
Santa Barbara, CA
May 11, 2009

FIVE STARS! The most impressive service I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing. The beautiful classy Land Rover offers maximum comfort as you take your trip up in the moutains to a breath taking view of Santa Barbara that most locals don't get to see! Very knowledgable host, Charles who was more than curteous and very geuine throughout the whole... more

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Santa Barbara, CA 93140
Tel: (805) 685-5788