Barle Valley Safaris was founded in 1998 by Alison Simms and Duncan Waller. Their fleet of Land Rover Defenders now carry more than 2,500 visitors a year to experience the sights and less well known features of the Exmoor National Park.
Before settling on Exmoor Alison drove tourists on safari in the deserts and mountains of the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman for 20 years. She spoke colloquial Arabic and her knowledge of the customs and history of the Bedou made her a friend of the local people and a pioneer of tourism in that region. She became a well known figure in the Emirates through her journalism, photography and desert rallying.
Duncan was a Master Mariner who sailed the oceans for 20 years in merchant ships. Later, he was a marine consultant specialising in ship casualty investigations for insurers. He was based in Dubai for many years and became an experienced '4x4' vehicle driver by necessity when required to attend stranded ships and polluted shorelines on the remote coasts of the Arabian peninsula.
Alison and Duncan have applied their many talents to studying the history, geography and natural life of Exmoor ensuring all their passengers enjoy a leisurely, informative and exhilarating trip in safely driven Land Rovers.
www.exmoorwildlifesafari.co.uk
Imagine boarding the 8-person Landrover from the pretty Exmoor village of Exford and heading for parts of Exmoor undiscovered by the vast majority of people. Climb steep lanes and foliow ancient byways. Witness meandering river valleys and emerge triumphant on high moorland with views that are truly panoramic.
The Severn Bridges to the east, The Brecon Beacons purple against the northern sky and to the south the horizon, punctuated by Dartmoor's granite ruggedness.
Now look more closely - is that a Red deer? - look again, there are more - all hinds ... oh, and there's the stag protecting the group.
Had you noticed the buzzard circling above, little wonder the
ng rabbit is being cautious. A of rust red - a fox on patrol.
Listen - what is that continuous bird song? See, high up in the sky - its a skylark.
And of the Ancient Britons? The Romans? Of Folklore and country traditions?
Come and learn about them and be a part of Exmoor's natural richness.
Safaris Exmoor
There are several Safari Tour operators on Exmoor
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