Embark on a thrilling 6-hour Jeep Bison Safari Tour with Black Hills Open-Top-Tours in Custer State Park. Explore stunning attractions like Mt. Coolidge Lookout, Iron Mountain Road, Needles Highway, Sylvan Lake, Stockade Lakes, and the Custer State Park Wildlife Loop. Enjoy comfortable and safe safari vehicles, complimentary snacks and water, and the refreshing South Dakota sunshine and fresh air.
- Iron Mountain Road - On our way to Custer Park we drive along Iron Mtn Road. This is an iconic road that many visitors miss. We drive through unique one way granite tunnels, over the famous pigtail bridges and are afforded excellent views of Mt Rushmore and the Black Hills.
- Custer State Park - Stops at State Game Lodge (Summer White House of President Coolidge). Then drive open-top along Wildlife Loop and view 15,000 head of buffalo (we stop next to them, you stand and look down at these huge beasts) + deer, antelope and other wildlife.
- Custer State Park Visitor Center - We make stop at the new Bison Center (information about the bison/buffalo and history of the Park).
- Mount Coolidge - Fantastic views from Forest Service Lookout Tower.
- Stockade Lake - We stop here for a tranquil picnic lunch at midday. This is the largest lake in the region and provides a quiet peaceful setting.
- Sylvan Lake - Short break at this amazing alpine lake.
- Needles Highway - Slow drive through this famous mountain trail. Amazing granite formations and breathtaking open-top mountain views.
- Bottled water included
- Complimentary snacks
- Professional driver/guide
- All fees covered
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Black Hills Open-Top-Tours is the only tour company offering Jeep Bison Safari Tours to “all” of Custer State Park. Not a short buffalo only tour like the others… our Safari Tours are 6 hours long to all major park attractions.
This tour goes to Mt. Coolidge Lookout (6,020 ft), Iron Mountain Road (pigtail bridges/one-way tunnels), Needles Highway (Eye of Needle Tunnel), Sylvan Lake (short walk), Stockade Lakes (picnic) & Custer State Park Wildlife Loop (bison, burros and much more).
Tour includes: fees, bottled water, snacks. You may bring your own food and beverage.
Our modified Jeeps are comfortable and safe Safari vehicles. They seat from minimum of 2 guests to a maximum of 14 (for Group Tours). They offer great elevated views and photo ops without needing to exit the Jeep. They offer rear heat for cool mornings & cool water misters for summer.
And like all of our tours, they offer South Dakota’s famous Sunshine & Fresh Air . . . ‘Nature’s Original Sanitizer’.
- Other rates apply only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- A minimum of 2 Adults per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Layered clothing, comfortable shoes, and a hat are recommended
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
