Private Tour
Yellowstone Wildlife Safari from Bozeman - Private Tour
Overview
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Yellowstone National Park forms the core of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, with one of the highest levels of wildlife diversity in North America. Our full-day private safari endeavors to highlight the hundreds of species of animals and plants that call this place home by utilizing the vast knowledge and experience of our naturalist guides.
Our guides provide not only the understanding of wildlife habits, and the story of their importance on the landscape. Throughout the day as you ride in our comfortable vehicles, your guide will educate and converse with you about the incredible ecosystem. They will also be attuned to all our guests' needs and desires, and will plan accordingly for walking, viewing, picnicking and moments of wilderness solitude. The use of optics such as binoculars and spotting scopes makes for incredible and personal moments of connection with this wild place. Your guide is at your service to help you have the best experience from start to finish.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If your child requires a car seat, please be sure to bring it with you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Paradise Valley
Paradise Valley runs north-south, bordered on the north by the town of Livingston, MT and on the south by Gardiner, MT. The valley lies between the Gallatin Range to the west and the Absaroka Range to the east. It is also a major corridor of the Yellowstone River and is home to diverse flora and fauna as well as geological wonders. Our safari makes a stop here in search of wildlife. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
Mammoth Hot Springs
Mammoth Hot Springs is a collection of thermal features at the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park. It is best known for the travertine terraces that form from mineral deposits, but there are many other observable geothermal features in this area. The algae living in the pools creates the distinct brownish, reddish colors. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
What‘s Included
Pick-up and drop off from select locations
Picnic lunch sourced locally with seasonal ingredients and packaged with recyclable and compostable materials.
Non-alcoholic beverages
Use of UHD binoculars and spotting scopes
Yellowstone Wildlife Safari
A variety of snacks, sourced locally and organic when possible.
Professional naturalist guide
Yellowstone National Park
Gratuities
Pickup points
RSVP Hotel
510 N 7th Avenue Bozeman United States
Element Bozeman
25 East Mendenhall Street Bozeman United States
AC Hotel Bozeman Downtown
110 North Tracy Avenue Bozeman United States
Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman
24 W Mendenhall St Bozeman United States
Residence Inn by Marriott Bozeman Downtown
815 East Main Street Bozeman United States
The LARK Bozeman
122 W Main St Bozeman United States
Lewis & Clark Motel Of Bozeman
824 W Main St Bozeman United States
The Sapphire Motel
310 N 7th Ave Bozeman United States
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Yellowstone Wildlife Safari from Bozeman - Private Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
158 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bison, Bears and the Best Guide in Yellowstone"
danapV3775SZ,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I'll start by saying this was one of the best tours we have ever been on, and I do not say that lightly. If I could give our guide, Elena, infinity stars, I would. When you book (and you absolutely must), ask for Elena. She was not only an absolute joy to be around, but she is incredibly knowledgeable. She knew exactly where to go and when based on the weather, and she is a true expert in all things Yellowstone: the wildlife, the thermal features, the geology, the history. I could go on and on. My husband and I were celebrating my 50th birthday the day of our tour, and I could not have asked for a more magical day. We were a little nervous since it was shoulder season, but those worries disappeared the moment we got started. From the first stop to the last, it was nothing short of spectacular. We were fortunate to see an incredible amount of wildlife throughout the day, but two moments stood out above the rest. First, watching a herd of bison, including a precious newborn calf, was breathtaking. Then came the showstopper: a bear emerging from hibernation. Elena spotted what looked like a tiny dot on a distant cliffside, sprinted to her vehicle to grab a telescope, and within minutes we were watching that bear in real time. It was one of those moments you genuinely cannot believe you are witnessing. That brings me to another wonderful perk of this tour. In addition to the binoculars provided to each guest, the guides carry high-powered telescopes they set up quickly and effortlessly, so you can truly see the wildlife up close. It makes a world of difference. This is a tour we will never forget, and we are already planning to come back in the summer with our daughter. You better believe we will be requesting Elena. You can tell she loves every single thing about what she does, and she is all heart. Five stars is not enough. One million stars, minimum!
Great tour with Gary V, a fantastic guide!
zygmundr,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I booked a 2-day tour with the Yellowstone Safari Company and had the good fortune of having Gary Vodehnal assigned as our guide. There was one other couple with us that had also booked the same tour. Gary is extremely knowledgeable, patient, always looking out for good things to see, and made sure we were always safe. Just an all-around wonderful human being. He was able to modify the itinerary, within the bounds of possibility, to allow us to see and experience everything we wanted to do. And we made friends with the other couple on our tour. It couldn't have been better!
Great experience with Guide Gary
jprxlv,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked through the concierge at our hotel and had Gary guide us through Yellowstone on a cold, snowy Sunday. He hit all the best spots, shared his deep knowledge of the park, and provided a wonderful experience for us. He even brought lunch and a bottle of champagne to help us celebrate our wedding anniversary! Highly recommend!
5-day Safari
MissAnnieBee,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gary was our guide for a mother-daughter 5-day safari of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. It was a great experience. Gary is extremely knowledgeable and he kept us interested and entertained. We saw bison, elk, bighorn sheep, antelope, coyote, and grizzly bear — and a chipmunk. We did not see any wolves, but I think that was a timing issue. After all, the animals are wild (never forget that!) and they operate on their own schedule. The parks are beautiful beyond my imaginings. Gary saw to it that our meals and accommodations were up to expectations. The motels we stayed in were not fancy but they were clean and had all the amenities we wanted and all the essentials. All our meals were very good. On our last day, we did some shopping in Jackson, Wyoming, and that made my daughter very happy. I found Yellowstone Safari Company on Trip Advisor and chose them based on the many excellent reviews. I have no regrets about my choice and highly recommend them to anyone who visits there.
Yellowstone- private tour
NorthStar551926,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a phenomenal trip thanks to our amazing guide, Matt Macoy. I cannot praise him enough! He knew an incredible amount about Yellowstone-from the animals, plants, geysers, and all the park’s unique features. His detailed knowledge of the wildlife, including behavior and habits, made every sighting fascinating. We saw grizzly bears, and thanks to Matt’s expertise and careful guidance, we always felt safe. The van was very comfortable, great snacks and lunch. Matt was super accommodating and made sure we had a great experience. This tour was unreal- all because of him. I highly recommend this company.
Excellent Tour
arpaige,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I did the private Best of Yellowstone tour. Matt MaCoy was our guide. We had an amazing day. Matt knows so much about the park and was such a pleasant person to spend the day with….we really had a great time, saw amazing sights, lots of wildlife, and learned a ton. We hope to come back and when we do, we will book another tour and ask for Matt (I’m sure the other guides are great too)! Thank you Matt!
Incredible Wolf Experience
MBrumbley,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Once in a lifetime Incredible Experience! Our guide Nate was amazing. We booked a private tour with a 6am start and were interested in wolves and he knew right where to take us. We were able to observe the Junction Pack sleeping and then awakening and then heading out to hunt. We watched and followed them for several miles as they stalked a herd of bison. We watched as they singled out a young one , killed him and began to eat. An unbelievable experience. We also had a close encounter with a grizzly, saw 8 black bears, antelope, bighorn sheep and elk. The optics provided were excellent and Nate’s knowledge of the animals and the area was outstanding. The transportation and provided snacks, drinks and lunch were great.
My experience is based upon the safari I took in Mombasa, Kenya
miriammX1395KM,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My Yellowstone experience was on 6 Sep 25. Our guide was Ms Lorna Scribner. The breadth and depth of her knowledge was stellar. If your company has a recognition program, she needs to be recognized and given top honors!! Thank you Lorna!
Yellowstone Wildlife Safari
Jean S,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We just came back from our trip to Yellowstone and our wildlife safari with Grant was the highlight of our trip. It was an amazing experience. Grant was knowledgeable and knew where to find all of the animals. We saw Grizzly and Black Bear, Moose , Eagles, Wolves, Pronghorns, Elk and Mountain Goats. All of this followed by a delicious picnic lunch in a lovely setting. I can’t say enough good things about this experience!!!
What a GREAT experience!!
Louise A,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a private wildlife tour today with Matt and it was utterly fantastic. Matt was pleasant, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to make sure our experience was great. He was truly enthusiastic about the park, the animals, the geology and the history. We went wanting to see wildlife but got so much more out of the day!! Highly recommended and well worth the cost.
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