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Guided tour
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Imagine rolling through lush Atlantic Forest as lions lounge metres away, and giraffes crane their long necks right beside your truck. That's Simba Safari for you.
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São Paulo's most iconic wildlife experience is back after 20 years, featuring around 300 animals from 40 species across 150,000 sqm.
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Your guide shares stories and facts about every animal you pass, making the ride as educational as it is thrilling.
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The open-sided truck gives you a front-row view of naturalized habitats designed around each animal's real-world environment.
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Entry to Simba Safari
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Guided tour in an official safari truck
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Sightings of 40 exotic species
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Access to the 3km forest circuit
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Access to the São Paulo Zoo
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Access to the Botanical Garden
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
The only Africa-inspired safari experience in São Paulo, putting you metres from lions, giraffes, and hippos deep in the Atlantic Forest.
Getting started
Present your ticket at the entrance on Avenida do Cursino, 6338. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your session as trucks depart once full, with a 15-minute grace period for late arrivals.
What to expect
Simba Safari is São Paulo's iconic wildlife attraction, part of the São Paulo Zoo complex, and newly reopened after 20 years. Inspired by African safaris, it brings the thrill of the wild to the heart of Brazil.
Features
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Into the wild: Climb aboard an open-sided safari truck and head deep into Atlantic Forest for close-up encounters with zebras, hippos surfacing in their pools, and lions basking in the open sun, all from your seat.
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Learn as you go: Your guide narrates every encounter with stories, conservation insights, and fascinating facts, turning each sighting into something you will actually remember.
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40 species, one ride: Around 300 animals across 40 species appear through the 3km journey. Big cats, exotic birds, giants of the savannah, and more.
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What to bring
- The safari truck has a roof but open sides. A light layer or hat is recommended on sunny or cooler days.
What's not allowed
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Private vehicles are not permitted on the trail. All visitors must use the park's safari trucks.
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Feeding the animals is not allowed at any point during the tour.
Accessibility
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The safari truck is fully wheelchair accessible, as is the park entrance.
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Visitors with accessibility needs should notify the team at least 48 hours in advance.
Additional information
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Simba Safari is open daily, including holidays.
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This ticket covers Simba Safari only. The São Paulo Zoo is a separate attraction requiring its own ticket.
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On-site paid parking is available for passenger cars.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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