Great Salt Lake Safari - Discover Antelope Island
Overview
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.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended
Meeting and Pickup
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.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.
East 1300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84105, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
4-hour adventure to Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake features stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife, ideal for nature lovers, bird watchers, and photographers. Led by a Utah native and former African safari guide with expertise in local ecology and history.
Highlights:
Scenic Drive: Enjoy a drive onto the island with panoramic views of the Great Salt Lake and Wasatch Mountains. Learn about the island’s history, geology, and ecology.
Wildlife: Explore varied habitats and spot herds of bison, pronghorn antelope, and mule deer.
Birding: Antelope Island is a birding paradise. We'll look for species like American avocet, bald eagles, and burrowing owls. Wetlands and salt flats attract migratory birds year-round.
Photography: Capture dramatic landscapes and wildlife. Your guide offers tips on composition and technique.
Ecological Insights: Learn about the lake’s high salinity and it's impact on local flora and fauna.
Buffalo Point: If you're up for a short hike, we'll visit one of the most panoramic vistas in the Great Salt Lake!
Note: Biting gnats may be present April–May, with more time spent in the vehicle, but you won’t miss the sights or wildlife.
Adventure Awaits!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Great Salt Lake Safari – Discover Antelope Island?
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Activity code: C-5516604P1
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Average 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 54 traveler reviews collected by Cool Salt Lake and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Salt Lake customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Great Salt Lake Safari - Discover Antelope Island is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Great Salt Lake Safari - Discover Antelope Island will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Salt Lake. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
