Safari & Stories: Curaçao’s west side, full of stories
Hop into the safari truck and explore the rugged north coast of Banda Abou, on tracks a regular rental car can’t handle. Along the way, guide Arie-Jan tells the stories behind the island: from the kunuku cottages and the flamingos to a plantation house with a spooky tale. You’ll have lunch at the well-known local snack bar The 4th of July and finish with a swim at a little beach on the south coast. Small-scale, personal and every Saturday.
Max. 10 guests · every Saturday · 9:30 am – approx. 2:00 pm · lunch included
- WhatSafari with stories, lunch and beach
- StartCoral Estate (next to Karakter)
- WhenEvery Saturday, 9:30 am – approx. 2:00 pm
- GroupMax. 10 guests
- LunchAt The 4th of July, included
- PriceUS$ 95 p.p. (12+)
In short
- A safari tour through Banda Abou, the west side of Curaçao, along the rugged north coast and through the countryside (kunuku).
- Stops at Boka Patrick, the Natural Jacuzzi (Suplado), Landhuis Ascencion and the flamingos.
- Lunch included at the local snack bar The 4th of July, followed by a swim at a little beach on the south coast.
- Every Saturday from 9:30 am to approx. 2:00 pm (often runs a bit longer), from the dive shop next to restaurant Karakter (Coral Estate).
- Ages 12 and up US$ 95 p.p., children 4–11 US$ 71, ages 0–3 free.
- Small-scale: max. 10 guests, with guide Arie-Jan of Banda Abou Tours.
How to book Safari & Stories
- Choose your dateEvery Saturday, starting at 9:30 am; select the number of adults and children.
- Pay a small depositOnline you only pay € 15 p.p. now.
- Get your confirmationBy email, and we’re happy to help you personally via WhatsApp.
- Pay the balanceVia the payment link in the confirmation email from Banda Abou Tours.
Only 10 spots, once a week
Safari & Stories only runs on Saturdays, with a maximum of 10 guests. That’s why the tour is often fully booked weeks ahead in high season and during school holidays. Know your travel dates? Secure your spot now: you only pay € 15 p.p. and can change or cancel for free up to 7 days in advance.
What makes Safari & Stories so special
Where your rental car can’t go
Over rugged back roads and dirt tracks to places you’d never find on your own.
Stories at every stop
Arie-Jan tells you about the kunuku, Tula’s slave revolt and the plantation house with the spooky story.
The wild north coast
Waves crash onto the rocks at Boka Patrick and shoot up into the air at the Natural Jacuzzi.
Local lunch included
At The 4th of July, a true local snack bar, famous for its pan spek i webu.
How Safari & Stories works
- 9:30 am – Start at Coral EstateCheck in at the dive shop next to restaurant Karakter at Coral Estate Resort and hop into the safari truck.
- Flamingos and storiesThrough the countryside to the north, with stories about the kunuku cottage, the monument with the fist and the chain, and a stop to see the flamingos.
- Boka Patrick and the Natural JacuzziOn the wild north coast you’ll see what the sea washes ashore at Boka Patrick, and at Suplado seawater sprays up from a blowhole: wonderfully refreshing.
- Landhuis AscencionA beautiful plantation house, with a story you won’t soon forget.
- Lunch at The 4th of JulyA delicious local lunch at the well-known snack bar in Barber.
- Kunuku and a little beachThrough the countryside, past hills where the trees grow bent with the wind, to a little beach on the south coast for a swim or some snorkeling. Then back to Coral Estate.
The tour starts at 9:30 am; you’ll be back at Coral Estate around 2:00 pm. It often runs a little longer, so don’t plan anything too tightly afterwards.
Safari & Stories prices
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Ages 12 and upSafari, guide, lunch and cold water | US$ 95 p.p. |
| Children 4–1125% off | US$ 71 p.p. |
| Children 0–3Please include them when booking | Free |
When you book, you only pay a deposit: US$ 17 p.p. for ages 12 and up and US$ 13 per child aged 4–11. You pay the balance via the payment link in the confirmation email from Banda Abou Tours. No booking or reservation fees.
Is Safari & Stories right for you?
Perfect if you…
- want to see the west side of Curaçao without driving yourself
- love stories and history
- prefer a small group to a big bus
- are traveling with kids who love adventure
Less suitable if you…
- don’t do well on bumpy roads (the safari truck also drives off-road)
- want to be picked up at your accommodation
- are only looking for a beach day
Included
- Safari tour with driver-guide
- Lunch at The 4th of July
- Cold water along the way
- Swim stop at a little beach on the south coast
- Snorkel gear on request
Not included
- Transport to Coral Estate
- Extra drinks along the way
- Tip for the guide
Starting point & parking
All Banda Abou Tours trips depart from the Coral Divers dive shop, next to restaurant Karakter at Coral Estate Resort (Rif St. Marie), about a 30-minute drive from Willemstad. Bring a valid ID: security at the resort entrance will ask for it. Transport is not included. View the location on Google Maps.
Good to know
- Max. 10 guests per tour; the guide speaks English and Dutch.
- Bring a valid ID for security at the Coral Estate entrance.
- Bring a cap or hat that won’t blow away: the safari truck is open-air.
- You pay the balance via the payment link in the confirmation email from Banda Abou Tours.
- Children up to and including 3 years old join for free, but please include them when booking.
- Free changes or cancellation up to 7 days in advance; after that, charges may apply.
What to bring & Mark’s tips
- Skip the white clothes: dirt roads can be dusty.
- Sun protection: a cap that won’t blow away, sunscreen and perhaps a UV shirt.
- Swimwear and water shoes if you like, for the beach at the end.
- Your own water bottle: you can refill it with cold water along the way.
- Some cash in Caribbean guilders for extra drinks or a tip for the guide.
- More of the west side? Read our tips for Banda Abou in a small group.
Operated by Banda Abou Tours
This tour is operated by Banda Abou Tours, the small-scale tour company of Arie-Jan: owner, captain and guide all in one. Together with guide Audrey, he shows you the most beautiful spots in Banda Abou, the rugged west side of Curaçao.
Their motto is Where Land Meets Sea: by safari truck over land and on their own boat The Blue Pearl at sea. On Safari & Stories, Arie-Jan does the driving himself.
- Small-scale: max. 10 guests per tour
- Guide speaks English and Dutch
- Their own boat: The Blue Pearl
Been on this tour?
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Why book with NaarCuracao?
- Lowest price guarantee and no booking or reservation fees
- Free changes or cancellation up to 7 days in advance
- Personal service via WhatsApp, even outside office hours
Book Safari & Stories
Choose a Saturday and the number of people. Children up to and including 3 years old join for free, but please include them.
Frequently asked questions about Safari & Stories
What is Safari & Stories in Curaçao?
Safari & Stories is a small-group safari tour by Banda Abou Tours along the rugged north coast and through the countryside of Curaçao’s west side. Stops include Boka Patrick, the Natural Jacuzzi and Landhuis Ascencion, with lunch at The 4th of July.
When does the Safari & Stories tour run?
Every Saturday from 9:30 am to around 2:00 pm, from the dive shop next to restaurant Karakter at Coral Estate Resort. The tour often runs a little longer.
How much does Safari & Stories cost?
Through NaarCuracao, the tour costs per person for ages 12 and up and for children aged 4 to 11. Children up to and including 3 years old join for free. Lunch is included.
Is Safari & Stories the same as the Sunrise Safari?
Safari & Stories is the refreshed version of the Sunrise Safari. The tour now starts at 9:30 am from Coral Estate, with extra stops such as the flamingos and lunch at The 4th of July.
How many people join the safari?
A maximum of 10 guests per tour. That keeps it personal, but it also means the tour fills up quickly.
How do I pay the rest of the tour?
Online you only pay a deposit. You pay the balance via the payment link in the confirmation email from Banda Abou Tours.
Ready for safari?
Safari & Stories: every Saturday, with lunch at The 4th of July and a maximum of 10 guests.
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