Jeep safari convoy crossing an off-road track in the Akamas Peninsula near Paphos

Safari tours

Jeep safari tours in Paphos

Cross the Akamas Peninsula, the Troodos foothills and the wild western coastline in a 4x4 with a local driver-guide — on tracks hire cars are not allowed to use.

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Safari departures from Paphos

Small-group and private 4x4 tours with hotel pickup across Paphos, Coral Bay, Chlorakas and Kissonerga.

Where the safaris go

The classic route climbs out of Paphos towards Peyia and Coral Bay, then joins the unsurfaced tracks that run north along the Akamas ridge. From up there the whole coastline opens out — Lara Bay, the turtle beaches and, on clear days, the outline of the Troodos range behind you.

Full-day routes continue inland through Kathikas and the wine villages, or east into the Troodos foothills for waterfalls, cedar forest and mountain tavernas. Every itinerary includes at least one swim or photo stop and time to walk a short section on foot.

Why go with a guide

Most Cyprus car rental agreements exclude off-road driving, and several Akamas tracks are legally restricted to permitted vehicles. A licensed safari operator carries the permits, the insurance and the recovery gear.

Guides also read the terrain daily. After winter rain some descents become impassable, and the route gets adjusted rather than cancelled — something impossible to judge from a hire car with a map.

Highlights you'll see

Narrow limestone walls of the Avakas Gorge in the Akamas, Cyprus

Avakas Gorge

A narrow limestone canyon where the walls close to a few metres apart. Safari routes stop at the mouth for a short walk in.

Empty sandy curve of Lara Beach on the Akamas Peninsula, Cyprus

Lara Bay

A protected loggerhead and green turtle nesting beach, reached only on dirt track — usually the lunch and swim stop.

Traditional stone village street in the hills above Paphos, Cyprus

Hill villages

Stone-built villages such as Kathikas and Drouseia, with coffee shops, wineries and views back across the Paphos plain.

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