River Safaris & Gulf Charters Inc

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River Safaris pioneered airboat rides and airboat tours on the Homosassa River and we will give you the very best ride for your money!

Think lazy river ride. Historical Pontoon Tours on the Homosassa, travels from the clear water springs area to the Gulf of Mexico."

Homosassa springs' shallow water makes for great viewing and easy swimming". YES you can rent a boat to do it yourself! wetsuit & gear rental available.

River Safaris offers discounts for groups of 8 or more people. Families, Clubs, Associations, Company Outings, School Field Trips.

Scalloping & Fishing
Guided fishing excursions half day or full day, trout, redfish, shark, cobia, mackerel, tarpon. Scalloping supplies & instruction included

The Nature Coast
River Safaris is located in Old Homosassa Florida in Citrus County on the “Nature Coast”, Florida's West Coast on the Gulf of Mexico. See Map

River Safaris & Gulf Charters was incorporated in 1982 but was in operation for about 4 years prior to that date. The river tour business was, in the beginning, simply set up to take people out to a restaurant called the Crow's Nest, located on an island at the mouth of the Homosassa River on the Gulf of Mexico. Even though the the restaurant has been closed for many years the river tour business has thrived on the Homosassa River. River Safaris went on to develop historically narrated tours, manatee swim and viewing trips, airboat rides and we have performed many marriages on our tour boats. We have also accompanied many families and friends to spread ashes and commemorate the lives of those who have passed.
River Safaris and Gulf Charters, Inc. is location at 10823 W. Yulee Drive in Old Homosassa Florida on a waterway that leads to the main Homosassa River passing Monkey Island. The location is tropical with plenty of room for parking. The rental boats, pontoon boats and airboats are on site as well as the Shell Depot and local artwork for sale. Sal, Mo, and Nella, our american alligators also have a special home here. We let them stay in a chain link fenced pen where they are safe. The alligators were about 3 feet long when they first arrived from a farm to live with us. You'll see that they have grown a bit in the past 5 years. The alligator exhibit is free of charge.
As business owner, I am a 5th generation Florida native whose family were pioneers in the state of Florida and I am a certified Citrus County Eco-Heritage guide. We are pleased to be able to offer this type of recreation to the public as it is the same activities we have been enjoying all our lives. Being on the Homosassa River is a REAL Florida experience. We care about this environment and hope that by taking people to see and enjoy it they will also care for it and protect it as we do. Protection is vital to all the animals, plants and people who live and work here.
We are proud to now be offering National Geographic swim products for sale. As a National Geographic "Charter Official Outfitter". The National Geographic Snorkeler and Swim line are specifically designed to meet all the needs for the adventurer of water based expeditions. The variety of products within the National Geographic Snorkeler and Swim line will suit the individual skill level of all participants. The National Geographic Snorkeler Swim line is available in a vast array of quality products. You will find the quality, function and fit to be of equal if not greater performance than other top name swim products. Come in and get yours today and let us take you on a safari of a lifetime to test it out!