Adventure Safaris

Why not take up the challenge to leave the beach behind and travel away from the coast to some of the most natural and beautiful natural park areas in Europe?

Our specialist Adventure Safari operates drive yourself buggy safaris escorted by 4x4 Land Rover for Full Day or Half Day trips into the Sierra  De Las Nieves National Park and into some of the charming Andalucian mountain villages.

Half Day Safari

On this tour, a maximum of eight guests are taken to the mountain village of Istan, we then leave the tarmac road behind, take our two buggies off the trailer and join the beautiful Sierra Nieves National Park.

Four of our guests can then travel by buggy wile the other four travel in the Land rover, the roof is also opened and two people can stand up and ride if they wish.

For the buggy drivers, a full safety briefing is given and a short test drive, then the buggies are allowed to go off and enjoy the off road experience followed buy the Land Rover.

We travel high into the mountains using the old trade routes and cattle tracks stopping whenever you wish for photo opportunities, drink breaks, to see our range of Safari merchandise or for you to change drivers and passengers in the buggies.

Our safari will travel through this very special National Park (see info below) all the way to the village of Monda where our buggies are put back on the trailer and we join the tarmac again, the hidden secret of Castillo de Monda is just a short drive away were we stop for refreshments.

This castle is now a luxury hotel and a great place for our safari to visit (see Castillo de Monda info below).

After the break in the castle we travel back by buggy and Land Rover again off road through the national park all the way back to Istan, - depending on the amount of guests (see important info below) A great Adventure for all the family!

Important Information

75 Euro per person based on a minimum of four sharing

Each of our buggies has two seats, the driver must be 24 years old or over and you must have your driving license with you!

Passengers can ride the buggies from 4 years old.

A limited amount of drinking water is available at no cost from our on board fridge.

The minimum amount of guest for this tour is Four, if only four people, this is a one way tour, we travel back from Monda via tarmac road with buggies on the trailer.

Sierra Nieves National Park

The national park Sierra DE las Nieves is located in the hills behind Marbella and to the east of the road to Ronda from the Costa del Sol. The park centers on Mount Torrecilla (1909m) and covers an area of 30km by 20km or 18,530 hectares. This mountainous area has seen little human influence or activity (cultivation) even historically and has a rich variety of flora and fauna. As the name suggests, it can be snow-covered in the winter. The area was studied in the 19th century by Swiss botanist Edmond Boissier and in 1933 by Luis Ceballos. In 1970 the park was declared a National Hunting Reserve and in 1995 a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.

Castillo de Monda

Ley lines meet on the hilltop where El Castillo de Monda stands today. Is this why since earliest times man has sought refuge here.

According to local legend, Munda and Monda are one and the same and from Julius Cesar’s memoirs, it was in 45 BC, when the famous Battle of Munda was fought, bringing the Roman civil war between the forces of Cesar and Pompeii to an end.

Before the Romans, Monda Castle has been an important settlement and garrison. An archaeological dig found pottery and tools from the Phoenicians in 2000 BC and since then many artifacts from the Moors have been found, who had the strongest identity for centuries.

The castle was thriving under it’s Moorish influence and restoration in the sixth century by the Hammudies.

Trouble flared when Catholic King Ferdinand and Isabella tried to reclaim Spain from Muslim rule in the 8 th century. Feuding ensued throughout the peninsular and by the 9 th century only the kingdom of Granada (Monda stayed in this kingdom) was still under Muslim rule.

This lasted till 1485 when the catholic forces finally took over the ramparts. The defeated Muslims were allowed to stay inside the castle walls, provided they convert to Christianity.

The castle finally became forbidden territory following the Mudejares uprising in 1570. All the inhabitants were expelled and the village of Monda settled at the bottom of the hill.

It remained neglected for over 400 years until the present owners saw their dream of restoring a castle in a spectacular setting come true. After 6 years of painstaking craftsmanship Mr Freestone and Mr Norris opened El Castillo de Monda as a distinctive and timeless hotel.

Today it is not just a landmark but a second home for others to share in a unique position above the village of Monda protected by the Unesco biosphere of the Sierra de la Nieves.

Full Day Safari

From the white mountain village of Istan all the way to The historic town of Ronda.
This Safari is not for the faint hearted , this Safari can take up to 8 hours, you may not see another human for up to 5 hours!

We travel deep into the Sierra De Las Nieves (mountains of the snow) national park,
(dedicated UNESCO world Biosphere Reserve) high into the mountains and into the Sierra de Ronda,(Ronda Mountains) you will be amazed just how unspoilt this place is, no rubbish, no people, it truly is a land that time forgot,

From Istan we take the buggies from the trailer and you have the choice to ride the Land Rover or drive the buggies, with instruction, you lead, the Land Rover follows.
Deep into the mountains we leave the buggies and trailer and travel in the Land Rover down in to the valley of the Rio Verde (Green River) here we stop river side for our pic nic lunch, the water is cool and absolutely cristal clear, take a refreshing dip if you want. Surrounded by mountains this place is like paradise, beautiful flowers all around, butterflies and incredible blue and green dragonflies fly past as if your on the set of Jurasic Park, never seen a dinosaur as yet but you never know! You really feel as if your the only people ever to see this place!

After lunch we ride out of the valley and back to the buggies and on to the highest part of our adventure. From start to finish you be be stunned at how the landscape changes from green trees to barren rocks and every corner brings another breath taking view. With the ancient tracks and trade routes ever changing from red dust, white to grey rock, gravel, and everything in between.

Eventualy we join the tarmac road and load up the buggies, here you have a choice to ride by Land Rover to see a final spectacular view of the Costa Del Sol from high in the mountains, or a short drive to visit the historic town of Ronda for a well deserved drink before we drive back to the coast along the stunning Ronda road.

Included in the Safari

All client's can choose between a complimentary
Official Safari Wear Dakar Dust Scarf or Official Safari Wear Cap.

Land Rover, Two Buggies, Guide,

As with all our Safari's, we do NOT have a set time to finish, we go at your pace, you stop when you want for a rest, for photo's, cigarretes, drinks. You go at your speed!

As much cold water as you need from the on board fridge – all day.

Pic nic lunch – Baguete with ham and cheese or just let us know what filling you want, Hard boiled egg, Tomato, Bag of crisps, cake, apple, soft fizzy drink.

Soft drink, beer or wine on the way home , either in Ronda or a stop on the Ronda road.

What's it all cost?

This Safari is suitable for up to 5 people and has one cost
650 euro - 5 people - 130 euro per person!
Everything Included!

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