Beppu African Safari & Yufuin or Beppu Hells: Private tour

You drive your own car through the safari zone instead of watching from a bus.

A private tour from Beppu led by a local guide, combining Kyushu African Safari in the Ajimu Kogen Highlands with your choice of either Yufuin or the Seven Hells of Beppu. You drive through the safari in your own vehicle to observe lions, giraffes, zebras and other animals in natural habitats, then visit either the tranquil hot spring town of Yufuin or Beppu's iconic geothermal sites. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours and includes guide, safari admission, transportation, water and WiFi. You choose which destination pairs with the safari at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Safari and Beppu Hot Springs Tour

• Drive through African Safari
• Observe lions, elephants, and more
• Visit petting zone
• Enjoy meal at safari restaurant
• Explore Beppu’s geothermal wonders
• Learn about Seven Hells of Beppu

The experience

The safari sits in the Ajimu Kogen Highlands, where you get behind the wheel and drive through open grasslands to watch the animals move freely around you. Lions, giraffes, zebras and elephants roam in spacious habitats built to let them behave as they would in the wild. A petting zone lets you interact with smaller animals, and the on-site restaurant gives you a place to eat between stops. The guide is a Beppu local who shapes the route around what interests you most, so if you want to linger at one enclosure or skip another, the itinerary adjusts.

After the safari, you pick your second destination at checkout. Yufuin is a quiet town nestled against Mount Yufu, known for boutique shops, cafes and hot springs that feel worlds away from the crowds. The Seven Hells of Beppu, the city's most famous geothermal sites, are a short drive away instead: steaming hot springs, bubbling mud pools and the dramatic landscape that earned Beppu the title "Onsen Capital of Japan." Both options let you see why this region draws visitors for both the raw energy of the earth and the calm of the hot springs themselves.

Pickup is included, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or Japanese. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours total. Bottled water and WiFi are on board. Lunch is not included but the safari restaurant is available. Infants can travel in specialized seats or a stroller, and all areas are wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Private guide who is a Beppu local.
• African Safari admission.
• transportation and pickup from your hotel or port.
• bottled water and WiFi on board.
• specialized infant seats if needed.

Options for this experience

2 options

An African Safari along with YufuinGuide in English, Spanish or Japanese · No fixed timeYufuin Scenic Town: Once the African Safari is over, we continue on to visit the town of Yufuin. Private tour for up to 4 guests. Lasts 5 hours. Includes pickup.

Beppu Hells paired with an African SafariGuide in English, Spanish or Japanese · No fixed timePrivate tour for up to 4 guests. Lasts 5 hours. Includes pickup.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 15 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteJP¥ 510

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Beppu Guide

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to drive through the safari yourself and set the pace, or if you're arriving by cruise and need a guide who knows Beppu well enough to adjust the route on the fly. The choice between Yufuin and the Hells lets you decide whether you want quiet and nature or geothermal drama.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Japanese.

Can I really drive my own car through the safari, or do I ride in a tour vehicle?

You drive your own car through the safari zone. The guide travels with you and directs the route so you see the animals without leaving the vehicle, and you control the pace through each habitat.

What's the difference between the Yufuin and Beppu Hells options?

Yufuin is a peaceful hot spring town with shops and cafes nestled by Mount Yufu, while the Seven Hells of Beppu are geothermal sites: steaming springs, mud pools and dramatic volcanic landscape. You pick one at checkout to pair with the safari.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included, but the African Safari has a restaurant on-site where you can eat between stops.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs 5 to 6 hours from start to finish, covering the safari and your chosen second destination.