{"id":6438,"date":"2026-09-19T23:37:51","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T14:37:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/oita-african-safari\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T17:23:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T08:23:49","slug":"oita-african-safari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/oita-african-safari\/","title":{"rendered":"Oita African Safari: Kyushu&#8217;s Only Drive-Through Zoo (Fukuoka Rental Car Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id='oita-african-safari-people-in-the-car-animals-roaming-free'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"main-head\" >Oita African Safari \u2014 <span class=\"__text_accent2\">People in the car, animals roaming free<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hello from GO!GO!TOUR, your rental-car partner for travel across Japan.<br \/>\nThis time we drove up to <strong>Kyushu Natural Zoological Park African Safari<\/strong> in Usa City, Oita \u2014 the only true drive-through safari park in Kyushu.<\/p>\n<p>It sits right between Yufuin and Beppu, which makes it the perfect midday stop on a Fukuoka rental car loop.<br \/>\nThe whole idea is flipped from a normal zoo: <span class=\"__text_accent2\">people stay inside the car, and the animals roam free<\/span> across an open range.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide we show how to slot African Safari between Yufuin and Beppu with a rental car out of Fukuoka, plus how the park still works well on rainy days.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/car\/fukuoka\/?i=wp&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=oita-african-safari&#038;utm_content=intro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GO!GO!TOUR Fukuoka &amp; Kyushu rental cars<\/a> \u2014 one car turns &#8220;Yufuin breakfast, morning safari, Beppu onsen at night&#8221; into a natural single-day plan.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"African Safari main entrance sign, Kyushu Natural Zoological Park\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/oita-african-safari_1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id='african-safari-at-a-glance'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"main-head\" >African Safari at a glance<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"background-color:#ffd6e7;\">Kyushu&#8217;s only safari-style zoo. Two ways to see it: drive your own car on the <strong>My-Car Safari<\/strong> loop, or ride the <strong>Jungle Bus<\/strong> and feed lions, elephants and camels through barred windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Official name: Kyushu Natural Zoological Park African Safari (\u4e5d\u5dde\u81ea\u7136\u52d5\u7269\u516c\u5712 \u30a2\u30d5\u30ea\u30ab\u30f3\u30b5\u30d5\u30a1\u30ea)<\/li>\n<li>Location: Ajimu-machi, Usa City, Oita Prefecture<\/li>\n<li>About 2 hours from Fukuoka, 40\u201350 minutes from Yufuin or Beppu<\/li>\n<li>Wide mountain-side range zone + Fureai (interaction) zone<\/li>\n<li>Official site: <a href=\"https:\/\/africansafari.co.jp\/\">https:\/\/africansafari.co.jp\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id='basic-info-hours-admission-at-a-glance'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"main-head\" >Basic info \u2014 hours, admission at a glance<\/h3>\n<table class=\"compare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Item<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Address<\/td>\n<td>\u5927\u5206\u770c\u5b87\u4f50\u5e02\u5b89\u5fc3\u9662\u753a\u5357\u75512-1755-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hours (Mar\u2013Oct)<\/td>\n<td>Reception 8:50\u201316:00 \u00b7 Open 9:15 \u00b7 Close 16:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hours (Nov\u2013Feb)<\/td>\n<td>Reception 8:50\u201315:30 \u00b7 Open 9:15 \u00b7 Close 16:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Closed<\/td>\n<td>Open year-round (occasional temporary closures)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Adult admission (high school and up)<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"__text_accent1\">2,600 yen<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Child admission (age 4 \u2013 junior high)<\/td>\n<td>1,500 yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Age 3 and under<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jungle Bus<\/td>\n<td>Extra <strong>1,500 yen<\/strong> (age 4+, same rate, same-day only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Parking<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"__text_accent1\">Free<\/span> \u00b7 Approx. 1,500 spaces (as of 2026-09)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Payment<\/td>\n<td>Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, JCB, Diners), IC (Suica, nanaco, WAON), QR (PayPay, d\u6255\u3044, au PAY, WeChat Pay, Alipay)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Entry to the safari zone closes 30 minutes before the park closes.<br \/>\nThere is no ATM inside the park, so it is safer to pull cash in Yufuin or Beppu before you arrive.<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=\u5927\u5206\u770c\u5b87\u4f50\u5e02\u5b89\u5fc3\u9662\u753a\u5357\u75512-1755-1&#038;output=embed&#038;hl=en\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id='two-ways-to-see-it-my-car-safari-vs-jungle-bus'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"main-head\" >Two ways to see it \u2014 My-Car Safari vs Jungle Bus<\/h3>\n<p>The real question at African Safari is which of the two loops to choose.<br \/>\nHere is the summary up front.<\/p>\n<table class=\"compare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><\/th>\n<th>My-Car Safari<\/th>\n<th>Jungle Bus<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Extra fee<\/td>\n<td>Included with admission<\/td>\n<td><strong>1,500 yen \/ person<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lap time<\/td>\n<td>About 30\u201340 min (unlimited re-runs)<\/td>\n<td>About 50 min (one lap)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Feeding<\/td>\n<td>Not allowed<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"__text_accent1\">Feed lions, elephants and camels<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reservation<\/td>\n<td>Not required<\/td>\n<td>Same-day only, first come first served<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Best for<\/td>\n<td>Couples and families, private viewing, photography<\/td>\n<td>Kids, travelers who want the up-close moment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bear leaning against the Jungle Bus barred window during the feeding experience\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/oita-african-safari_2.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id='my-car-safari-drive-it-as-many-times-as-you-like'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" >My-Car Safari \u2014 drive it as many times as you like<\/h4>\n<p>The My-Car Safari is <strong>included with your admission ticket<\/strong>, no extra fee.<br \/>\nAnd this is probably the biggest reason to come: you can <span class=\"__text_accent2\">drive the safari loop as many times as you want<\/span> during your visit.<\/p>\n<p>Use the first lap as a scouting round to see where the lions and giraffes are.<br \/>\nOn the second lap, dial in your camera angles.<br \/>\nBy the third lap, stop for a moment in front of the kids&#8217; favorite animal.<br \/>\nSplitting it into rounds is far more fun than trying to see everything in one pass.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Zebras on the roadside grass, seen through a car window on the My-Car Safari route\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/oita-african-safari_3.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id='jungle-bus-lions-and-elephants-inches-away'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" >Jungle Bus \u2014 lions and elephants inches away<\/h4>\n<p>The Jungle Bus is an extra 1,500 yen, but few visitors call it overpriced.<br \/>\nThrough barred windows on the sides of the bus you feed lions, Asian elephants and camels directly \u2014 with tongs, not your hands.<br \/>\nSame-day only, sold at the entrance or the information counter, so on weekends and holidays the <span class=\"__text_accent1\">very first bus of the day<\/span> is the safest bet.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An adult must accompany elementary-school children and younger<\/li>\n<li>Pregnant travelers should watch out for vibration<\/li>\n<li>Walk-in visitors cannot ride (car entrants only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id='safety-double-gates-and-ranger-patrols'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"main-head\" >Safety \u2014 double gates and ranger patrols<\/h3>\n<p>An open-range park is bound to raise safety questions.<br \/>\nInside African Safari the zones are separated by <strong>double gates<\/strong>, so no two adjacent zones are ever open at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>When a vehicle passes a gate, the front and back doors never open together \u2014 an animal in the lion zone cannot cross into the zebra zone by design.<br \/>\nRanger patrol cars are also stationed inside the safari zone at all times, ready to respond the moment an animal moves out of position.<br \/>\nAs long as you keep the windows fully closed, stay in the car, and fold your antenna, the safety side is well handled.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Diagram of double gates and ranger patrol cars, safari zone safety design\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/oita-african-safari_4.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id='my-car-safari-safety-rules-official'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" >My-Car Safari safety rules (official)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Never exit your vehicle inside the safari zone<\/li>\n<li>Keep windows fully closed and doors locked (do not roll windows down for photos)<\/li>\n<li>Fold the antenna<\/li>\n<li>Use the child lock when children are on board<\/li>\n<li>If the car breaks down, sound the horn and wait inside<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id='vehicles-not-allowed'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" >Vehicles not allowed<\/h4>\n<p>Convertibles, pickup trucks without a hardcover, and open-bed trucks cannot enter the safari zone.<br \/>\nWhen you book a rental car in Fukuoka, choose a regular sedan, SUV or minivan to be safe.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id='animals-in-the-safari-zone'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"main-head\" >Animals in the safari zone<\/h3>\n<p>Across the open range you meet large mammals from Africa, the Americas and Asia \u2014 all from inside your car.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Predators<\/strong>: African lions, Bengal tigers, cheetahs, American black bears<\/li>\n<li><strong>Large herbivores<\/strong>: Asian elephants, white rhinos, reticulated giraffes, American bison<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zebras, camels and deer<\/strong>: Grant&#8217;s zebras, Bactrian camels, elands, sika deer, fallow deer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mountain and highland<\/strong>: Himalayan tahr, mouflon, scimitar-horned oryx, blackbuck<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Giraffe and deer walking across the safari zone road\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/oita-african-safari_5.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Drive the same stretch two or three times and animals you missed the first time slowly come into view.<br \/>\nWith kids in the car, set a mini game \u2014 &#8220;count the lions&#8221; \u2014 and the re-runs suddenly become the highlight of the day.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id='fureai-zone-and-the-cat-038-dog-salons'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"main-head\" >Fureai zone and the Cat &#038; Dog Salons<\/h3>\n<p>Once the drive loop is done, the walking <strong>Fureai (interaction) zone<\/strong> takes over.<br \/>\nRed kangaroos, miniature horses, squirrel monkeys, guinea pigs and capybaras all live at close range, though a few of the interactive programs shift with the season and the weather.<\/p>\n<p>Two special rooms sit inside this area: the <strong>Cat Salon<\/strong> and <strong>Dog Salon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<table class=\"compare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Facility<\/th>\n<th>Fee<\/th>\n<th>Hours<\/th>\n<th>Format<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Cat Salon<\/td>\n<td>500 yen \/ person (admission separate)<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u201316:00<\/td>\n<td>20-minute rotation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dog Salon<\/td>\n<td>500 yen \/ person (age 4+)<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u201316:00<\/td>\n<td>20-minute rotation \u00b7 under 4 not allowed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Rare breed cats and small dogs are held and petted up close \u2014 a strong pick for children and pet lovers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cat Salon and Dog Salon summary card \u2014 500 yen, 20-minute rotation\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/oita-african-safari_6.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nursing rooms, wheelchair and stroller rentals are all available inside, and travelers who brought a pet can leave it at the free short-term pet holding service.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id='a-rainy-day-friendly-attraction'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"main-head\" >A rainy-day-friendly attraction<\/h3>\n<p>Rain forecasts have a way of complicating Kyushu itineraries.<br \/>\nAfrican Safari is <span style=\"background-color:#d6f0ff;\">a solid &#8220;rainy-day card&#8221; \u2014 the park stays open in normal weather routines even when it rains<\/span>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The My-Car Safari happens entirely inside your car, so rain barely touches it<\/li>\n<li>The Jungle Bus has a roof and side covers to keep riders dry<\/li>\n<li>A few of the small-animal interactions (rabbits, etc.) can be paused in the rain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Rainy days also thin out the crowds, giving you a more relaxed My-Car Safari loop.<br \/>\nCooler weather often gets the animals moving too, so &#8220;if it rains, drive the safari&#8221; is a reliable card to keep in your Kyushu rental car deck.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Camel silhouette through a rain-speckled car window \u2014 park stays open on rainy days\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/oita-african-safari_7.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id='fukuoka-rental-car-access-slot-it-between-yufuin-and-beppu'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"main-head\" >Fukuoka rental car access \u2014 slot it between Yufuin and Beppu<\/h3>\n<p>What makes African Safari shine on a rental car trip is its location: <strong>right on the driving route between Yufuin and Beppu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<table class=\"compare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>From<\/th>\n<th>Drive time<\/th>\n<th>Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Fukuoka IC (Kyushu Expressway)<\/td>\n<td>About 1 hr 56 min<\/td>\n<td>About 139.7 km, tolls about 3,190 yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Yufuin IC (Oita Expressway)<\/td>\n<td>About 10\u201320 min<\/td>\n<td>About 10 min from Yufudake Smart IC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Beppuwan Smart IC (ETC only)<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"__text_accent1\">About 7 min<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Official recommended IC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Beppu IC (Higashi-Kyushu Expressway)<\/td>\n<td>About 40 min<\/td>\n<td>For cars without ETC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Beppu city<\/td>\n<td>About 40 min<\/td>\n<td>Onsen district<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Yufuin town<\/td>\n<td>About 40 min<\/td>\n<td>Onsen district<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The official recommended entrance is <strong>Beppuwan Smart IC<\/strong>, only about 7 minutes from the safari gate.<br \/>\nWithout an ETC card, or with a vehicle longer than 12 meters, take the Beppu IC detour instead.<\/p>\n<p>Here is one sample plan.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Day 1<\/strong>: Land in Fukuoka \u2192 pick up rental car \u2192 drive to Yufuin \u2192 stay at a Yufuin onsen<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 2 AM<\/strong>: Yufuin \u2192 African Safari (about 40 min) \u2192 My-Car Safari + Jungle Bus<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 2 PM<\/strong>: Safari \u2192 Beppu (7\u201340 min) \u2192 Beppu Hells tour and onsen stay<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 3<\/strong>: Beppu \u2192 return car in Fukuoka<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Slotted in this way, the safari becomes the natural highlight bridging Kyushu&#8217;s two big onsen towns.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/model_course\/fukuoka\/?i=wp&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=oita-african-safari&#038;utm_content=body\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fukuoka &amp; Kyushu recommended model course<\/a> pairs well with this drive.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id='photo-tips-sharp-shots-even-through-glass'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"main-head\" >Photo tips \u2014 sharp shots even through glass<\/h3>\n<p>You cannot open the windows on the My-Car Safari.<br \/>\nShooting through glass takes a bit of technique, and three quick rules get you most of the way.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press the <strong>lens flat against the glass<\/strong> to kill reflections<\/li>\n<li>If you have a <strong>CPL (polarizing) filter<\/strong>, glare and raindrop reflections drop dramatically<\/li>\n<li>Lock focus on the <strong>animal&#8217;s eye<\/strong>, and wipe smudges off the window beforehand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On a smartphone, hold the camera as close to the glass as possible and long-press to lock AE\/AF \u2014 you get sharper frames with far less blur.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Three rules for shooting through glass \u2014 press to glass, CPL filter, focus on the eye\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/oita-african-safari_8.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id='pre-visit-checklist'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" class=\"main-head\" >Pre-visit checklist<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Jungle Bus tickets are sold same-day only, no reservations. On weekends and holidays, target the <span class=\"__text_accent1\">first departure of the morning<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Safari zone entry closes 30 min before park close. Set aside <strong>3\u20134 hours<\/strong> to enjoy both loops<\/li>\n<li>No ATM inside the park \u2014 pull cash in Yufuin or Beppu first. Cards, QR and IC money are widely accepted<\/li>\n<li>Convertibles and open-bed pickups cannot enter the safari zone<\/li>\n<li>The park stays open on rainy days, but a few small-animal interactions pause<\/li>\n<li>Mountain climate \u2014 winters (Nov\u2013Feb) need warm layers, and open hours are 30 min shorter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id='frequently-asked-questions'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"main-head\" >Frequently asked questions<\/h3>\n<h4 id='how-much-is-admission-to-oita-african-safari'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" >How much is admission to Oita African Safari?<\/h4>\n<p>Adults (high school and up) <strong>2,600 yen<\/strong>, children (age 4 to junior high) 1,500 yen, age 3 and under free. The Jungle Bus adds 1,500 yen per person (age 4+, same rate).<\/p>\n<h4 id='should-i-choose-the-my-car-safari-or-the-jungle-bus'  id=\"boomdevs_18\" >Should I choose the My-Car Safari or the Jungle Bus?<\/h4>\n<p>They serve different goals. Pick the Jungle Bus if the <strong>feeding experience<\/strong> is the goal; pick the My-Car Safari if you want <strong>unlimited re-runs and calm photography<\/strong>. When time allows, combining both delivers the highest satisfaction.<\/p>\n<h4 id='can-i-reserve-the-jungle-bus-in-advance'  id=\"boomdevs_19\" >Can I reserve the Jungle Bus in advance?<\/h4>\n<p>No. Same-day sales only, at reception on entry or at the main information counter. It sells out on weekends and peak season, so aim for the first bus of the day.<\/p>\n<h4 id='how-long-does-it-take-from-fukuoka-to-african-safari'  id=\"boomdevs_20\" >How long does it take from Fukuoka to African Safari?<\/h4>\n<p>From Fukuoka IC via the Kyushu Expressway and Oita Expressway it is about <strong>1 hour 56 minutes<\/strong> (approx. 139.7 km, tolls about 3,190 yen). From Yufuin or Beppu it is 40\u201350 minutes, so it plugs cleanly into any Kyushu onsen itinerary.<\/p>\n<h4 id='is-it-worth-visiting-on-a-rainy-day'  id=\"boomdevs_21\" >Is it worth visiting on a rainy day?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. The park keeps normal operating hours in the rain. The My-Car Safari happens inside your car, and the Jungle Bus has a roof and side covers, so rain barely affects the main experiences. A few small-animal interactions (rabbits, etc.) may pause.<\/p>\n<h4 id='how-many-times-can-i-drive-the-safari-loop'  id=\"boomdevs_22\" >How many times can I drive the safari loop?<\/h4>\n<p>The My-Car Safari has <span class=\"__text_accent1\">no re-entry limit<\/span> while you are inside the park. One lap runs 30\u201340 minutes, so a 3\u20134 hour visit fits two or three relaxed laps.<\/p>\n<h4 id='can-convertibles-or-pickup-trucks-enter'  id=\"boomdevs_23\" >Can convertibles or pickup trucks enter?<\/h4>\n<p>No. Convertibles, pickup trucks without a hardcover, and open-bed trucks cannot enter the safari zone for safety reasons. Visitors in those vehicles ride the Jungle Bus instead.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id='wrap-up-give-african-safari-a-full-day-between-yufuin-and-beppu'  id=\"boomdevs_24\" class=\"main-head\" >Wrap up \u2014 <span class=\"__text_accent2\">Give African Safari a full day between Yufuin and Beppu<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"background-color:#ffd6e7;\">African Safari \u2014 Kyushu&#8217;s only drive-through zoo \u2014 is the natural midpoint of a Fukuoka rental car loop that ties Yufuin and Beppu together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>One line to summarize the day: &#8220;People in the car, animals free \u2014 a safe Kyushu card that works even when it rains.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Split it up on your visit: relaxed private viewing on the My-Car Safari loop, and a close-quarters lion-and-elephant encounter on the Jungle Bus.<br \/>\nThe double gates and ranger patrol keep the safety side handled, and the park runs on normal hours in the rain, so it doubles as a strong &#8220;rainy-day card&#8221; on any Kyushu rental car trip.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color:#d6f0ff;\">Book your Fukuoka rental car in one step at GO!GO!TOUR.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/car\/fukuoka\/?i=wp&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=oita-african-safari&#038;utm_content=footer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reserve a Fukuoka &amp; Kyushu rental car with GO!GO!TOUR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Filter by vehicle type below. (Oita Prefecture, Spref=44)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/car\/search\/?Spref=44&#038;y_1=1&#038;i=wp&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=oita-african-safari&#038;utm_content=footer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kei cars (K) \u2014 narrow streets in Yufuin &amp; Beppu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/car\/search\/?Spref=44&#038;y_2=1&#038;i=wp&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=oita-african-safari&#038;utm_content=footer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Compact (S) \u2014 2 to 3 passengers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/car\/search\/?Spref=44&#038;y_7=1&#038;y_4=1&#038;i=wp&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=oita-african-safari&#038;utm_content=footer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mid-size &amp; wagon (M\/W) \u2014 luggage or long drives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/car\/search\/?Spref=44&#038;y_3=1&#038;i=wp&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=oita-african-safari&#038;utm_content=footer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minivan (V) \u2014 family or group travel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Itinerary tip: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/model_course\/fukuoka\/?i=wp&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=oita-african-safari&#038;utm_content=footer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fukuoka &amp; Kyushu recommended model course<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gogocat_09_ok-360x360.png\" alt=\"GO!GO!TOUR Kyushu travel companion\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Drive through Kyushu's only safari-style zoo. 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