Where to Book: the 2 Best Safari Bush Cooking Worldwide

1.Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $111Our pick

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring rural Crete in a Land Rover Defender or Mercedes Vito. Meet a shepherd, taste local cheese and raki, cook with Cretan ingredients, make pottery, visit Lasithi Plateau, enjoy lunch with wine, and finish with an olive-oil tasting. Pickup is available from many Heraklion-area resorts.

“Wow! This was a phenomenal experience. When I first booked this tour, my husband and I were a little nervous, 8 hours seemed like such a long time. The day flew by! They pace all the activities out perfectly. We were never bored or rushed. This was a wonderful experience along and we were able to get some stunning photos of the island’s beauty. This tour is a must do for anyone visiting Crete!”

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2.Jodhpur Desert Camel Safari With Cooking Class With Sumer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $32Best value

Sumer collects you in Jodhpur and drives you to a rural village near the Thar Desert. You’ll ride camels for about an hour, spot birds and possibly antelope, tour village fields, then cook Marwari vegetarian food with his mother. Small groups, English or Hindi guide, tea, water, and return transport are included.

“This was an amazing experience. Riding camels through the desert as the sun rose was spectacular. Sumer and his family welcomed were hugely welcoming and the food we cooked and ate with them was delicious.”

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