custer state park buffalo jeep safari

We are going to South Dakota for a week in June. We are thinking about doing the Buffalo Jeep Safari in Custer State Park. Has anyone done this? Is it worth the money or should be just drive through the park and see the buffalo on our own. Someone said to just stop by the information desk and ask where the buffalo are at and they will tell you.

Thanks!

custer state park buffalo jeep safari

The Jeep Safari is a good time and an educational experience. Is it worth the money? That%26#39;s up to you. Typically you can see the buffalo herds very well from your car. You might have to spend a little time searching for them--like you say, asking a park ranger is a good idea. You might have to drive gravel roads, too, as they aren%26#39;t always right there on the paved Wildlife Loop.

My recommendation is that if you%26#39;re planning on driving the Wildlife Loop anyway, try that first. Spend time at the visitor centers reading about the buffalo--especially the main visitor center near the Game Lodge. If you%26#39;re still not satisfied, schedule a Jeep Safari tour. I think you%26#39;ll find yourself happy with your own driving tour.

The Jeep Safaris are great for people who visit the park as part of a bus tour and don%26#39;t have a personal car. But like I said, it%26#39;s a great time for anyone--whether it%26#39;s worth the $35/person is up to you.

custer state park buffalo jeep safari

Great, thanks for the tip. I think we%26#39;ll just take the wait and see approach. I think we%26#39;ll hit Custer State Park 1st thing in the morning and hopefully we won%26#39;t have too hard of a time finding the buffalo.