Winter Wildlife Safari in Yellowstone

A Winter Wonderland Awaits You

Join us for a full-day adventure into Yellowstone’s Northern Range, a landscape often called the “American Serengeti” for its abundance of wildlife.

Guided by a seasoned naturalist, you’ll track free-ranging herds of bison, elk, and bighorn sheep against a backdrop of snow-draped mountains, steaming hot springs, and frozen waterfalls. With a little luck, you may even glimpse Yellowstone’s elusive wolves as they move across the open valleys.

Along the way, you’ll gain insight into how prehistoric forces and human history have shaped the park, from supervolcanoes and glaciers to Native American tribes, Army regiments, and visionary conservationists.

This one-day itinerary blends expert wildlife tracking, interpretive storytelling, and winter photography opportunities, creating a truly immersive safari experience.

Tour Highlights

• Wildlife Tracking: Search for bison, elk, coyotes, and wolves in the Lamar Valley.
• Scenic Landscapes: Explore Undine Falls, Junction Butte, and Specimen Ridge.
• Cultural Insights: Visit Fort Yellowstone and learn the Army’s role in park history.
• Active Exploration: Enjoy a snowshoe (or hike) along the Mammoth Hot Springs Upper Terrace Trail.
• Restorative Finish: End your day with an optional mineral hot spring soak at a local resort.

Wildlife You Might See: Wolves, bison, elk, moose, coyotes, red foxes, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, eagles, owls, mule deer, beavers, and trumpeter swans

Your guide will also teach basic tracking techniques and share expert tips on spotting and safely photographing wildlife in winter. Expect engaging interpretation on Yellowstone’s complex geology, Native American history, early explorers, artists, and the role of the military and presidents in shaping the world’s first national park.