Safari Experts Crete

Safari Experts Crete organizes excursions that explore the island beyond its beaches. Based in Malia, the family business plans routes through country roads, villages, mountains, and stops connected with local life.

Its tours suit both travelers who want to drive off-road and those who prefer to go with a guide. Rather than simply transferring visitors between attractions, the company presents each outing as a day of scenery, history, and encounters with everyday Crete.

The fleet and tour formats have expanded since the business began in 2017. The team started with guided off-road vehicles, added quads in 2022, and introduced Suzuki Jimny vehicles for self-drive routes the following year.

In 2024 it added air-conditioned Dacia Dusters, followed by Mercedes-Benz Vito 4x4 vans in 2025. Travelers can choose guided trips in vehicles of different sizes, quad outings, or self-guided options, depending on the route and the conditions listed for each experience.

Published itineraries include visits to caves such as Zeus and Sfendoni, gorges and waterfalls, inland villages, and places that introduce visitors to local products and traditions. Some outings include local cooking and olive oil; others focus on beaches, scenic viewpoints, or daytime and sunset routes.

The company also organizes land excursions for cruise passengers arriving in Heraklion or Agios Nikolaos, offering a way to combine a limited port stop with travel beyond the waterfront.

The vehicle changes the pace of the trip: a guided safari lets visitors focus on the scenery and the driver’s account, while a self-drive outing offers more flexibility, subject to rental rules and the booked itinerary. Quads provide another way to travel along tracks and rural roads. Before booking, it is useful to check the vehicle type, duration, driving requirements, and included stops, since the website lists several tours that do not all cover the same places. For visitors staying around Malia, Safari Experts offers a starting point for exploring Crete’s inland landscape, from motorized adventures to cultural excursions.