RAPID CITY JEEP FIELD GUIDE
Face the Buffalo: A Private Jeep Safari and VIP Mammoth Site Tour from Rapid City
A private, 9-hour outing that takes you by open-air jeep into Custer State Park to encounter roaming buffalo and other wildlife, includes lunch at the historic Custer State Game Lodge and a VIP behind‑the‑scenes tour of the Mammoth Site.
Face the Buffalo: A Private Jeep Safari and VIP Mammoth Site Tour from Rapid City.
From Rapid City you head into the granite folds of the Black Hills for a day that pairs living megafauna with Ice Age remains: an open‑air jeep carries a private party into Custer State Park to search out roaming buffalo and other wildlife, followed by lunch at the historic Game Lodge and an exclusive VIP visit to the Mammoth Site in Hot Springs.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Up close with roaming buffalo in Custer State Park
A private, open‑air jeep puts your group in closer proximity to the park’s buffalo and the other wildlife that move through those granite valleys, offering an intimate view of a living landscape.
Historic hospitality at Custer State Game Lodge
Midday is spent at the historic Custer State Game Lodge, where lunch provides a pause between the safari and the afternoon’s paleontological visit.
VIP, behind‑the‑scenes tour of the Mammoth Site
The day concludes with an exclusive VIP tour of the Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, a chance to see Ice Age discoveries and the site’s interpretation up close.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
You depart Rapid City in the morning and travel into Custer State Park; then, aboard an open‑air jeep, you track buffalo and other wildlife across the park’s rolling terrain. Lunch at the Game Lodge breaks the day before a behind‑the‑scenes, VIP exploration of the Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, all packaged into a single, immersive 9‑hour outing.
THE WILDLIFE
Up close with roaming buffalo in Custer State Park
A private, open‑air jeep puts your group in closer proximity to the park’s buffalo and the other wildlife that move through those granite valleys, offering an intimate view of a living landscape.
THE LUNCH
Historic hospitality at Custer State Game Lodge
Midday is spent at the historic Custer State Game Lodge, where lunch provides a pause between the safari and the afternoon’s paleontological visit.
THE HISTORY
VIP, behind‑the‑scenes tour of the Mammoth Site
The day concludes with an exclusive VIP tour of the Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, a chance to see Ice Age discoveries and the site’s interpretation up close.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day is best for
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The jeep portion is open‑air, so dress for the elements (layers, wind protection) and bring sun protection appropriate for a day outdoors.
This is a full 9‑hour outing with travel between Rapid City, Custer State Park and Hot Springs; expect a day of on‑road transit and time outdoors.
Lunch is planned at the historic Custer State Game Lodge as part of the itinerary.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The experience is a 9‑hour outing.
Where do we meet?
The meeting location is Rapid City, SD.
Is this a private tour?
Yes — the offering is a private jeep safari and tour.
What sites are included?
The day includes Custer State Park for the jeep safari, lunch at the Custer State Game Lodge, and a VIP tour of the Mammoth Site in Hot Springs.
Are there age restrictions?
The tour is listed as suitable for all ages.
Who operates the tour?
The operator is Black Hills Adventure Tours.
What time does the tour leave?
The tour departs Rapid City at 8:00 a.m.
How much does it cost?
The headline price listed is $349 per person.