Hi Helen,
I emailed Busch Gardens with this very question on Tuesday; here is the reply:
SERENGETI SAFARI TOURS
BUSCH GARDENS/TAMPA
SERENGETI SAFARI TOURS ARE A 30 MINUTE ANIMAL INTERACTION
EXPERIENCE IN AN OPEN TRUCK OUT ON THE SERENGETI PLAIN
Tours go out five times a day:
11:15 (reservations available at the Guided Tour Center for this time ONLY)
1:00
2:00
4:00
5:00
Cost of the tour is $29.99 + per person plus tax in addition to park admission
AAA and season pass holders pay $27.99 per person + tax
There is NO discount for Florida Fun card holders (Bronze passport)
Tours last approximately 30 minutes
Children must be a minimum age of 5 years old, children under 5 will not be permitted on the tour due to safety concerns
Wheelchairs are permitted and take up two spaces, but only charged for one space. Be sure to note reservation of wheelchair presence
Guests must arrive at the Guided Tour Center (Outfitters gift shop NO LATER THAN 10:30 on the day of their tour. Guests arriving later than that run the risk of losing their reservation
A credit card MUST be given to hold the reservation. There is a 24-hour cancellation policy. If reservation is not cancelled within 24 hours of the tour, the credit card will be charged the full price for each reservation
Maximum capacity is 20 people for each tour time
To book this tour, or for help with any questions, please call the Guided Tour Adventure Center at (813) 984-4043, or email us at
BGT.VIPTours@Buschgardens.com
They also gave me details of other (more expensive) special tours which I can email to you if you are interested.