jeep safari

[sjgarbett]

has any1 been on the jeep safari we would like 2 know what it is like thinking of doing it when we go

[robert123]

has any1 been on the jeep safari we would like 2 know what it is like thinking of doing it when we go

great day out, especially the blue fish you will love, well we did,

[madnesstiger]

We did it last August. Excellent day out and good value.

Basically, there are about 8 people per jeep, and the drivers take you out in convoy into the wilderness, through streams, forests, and over a few small bumpy hills.

They stop off at verious photo-friendly points, and also at a beach for an hour or so. When we went, we stopped off at a remote spot and had a fish or chicken barbeque for lunch. There is also a stop off at a natural waterfall. I'd definately recommend it, especially if you have kids - they'll love the water fights!

[romanticandi]

Such a great day out, wet and wild!!!! Just don't wear anything that you wouldn't want ruined....... you can get really filthy!!!!! Cant wait to go again

[juneflo]

I think there's a video of a jeep safari - look in the ICR tube section. Looks like a howl.

[bec]

Love the jeep safari,have done it 3times and going to do it again in Sept.
Great day out and such a laugh.
Would definately recommend it

Bec x

[andrea m]

I eventually persuaded my mum to do it in May this year and we had the jeep to ourselves - no more british on the trip either but we still had a great day out and am hoping to persuade brother and his girlfriend to do it Septemebr with us (mum keeps saying she not doing it - but I know she will she had a great time).

Would definately recommend it!

Andrea

[jules 1]

This is a must, we booked it through ICR of course and we laughed and got soaked from the minute we got into the jeep, there was a little boy in one of the other jeeps about 9yrs but it was the adults acting like big kids, well worth the money.

[Slats]

Hope you lucky enough to see the blue fish on the jeep safari. Only seen this once. Beautiful sight, get to the front for best view.

[bec]

Hope you lucky enough to see the blue fish on the jeep safari. Only seen this once. Beautiful sight, get to the front for best view.

Agree totally Steve!!!...have to look very very closely to see them..amazing!

[kazz59]

Highly recommend this day out. Hope you get to see the Blue Fish - they are a sight to behold, that shade of blue is amazing.

[salkk]

very hard to see them blue fish

[redrhino12]

A repeat again of my little story about the Blue Fish for those new to the experience.

Jeep Safari.

One of the most exciting days out has got to
be the jeep safari to see The Blue Fish.The only time I have seen these timid creatures is on the jeep safaris from Icmeler.

Most trips do the waterfall and the carpet factory along with all the obligatory water fights but these jeep safaris gives us a chance to try and catch a rare view of these freaks of nature indiginouse to the Bozburun Penninsular.
Their habitat is among the deeper water near the river banks were the trees give some shade and cover.
It was not possible to see them this May due to the cold water temperatures and too much cloud cover,but on previous visits during the warmer summer months 2 or 3 jeeps full of tourists would park up near the river.
Leaving behind our water pistols and bottles and all thoughts off water fights dispelled as we set off walking down the river to confront nature at her quirkiest.

Ankle deep in water we slowly and quietly paddled our way towards the small breeding area.
There was no sound except for the water gurgling over a few rocks and stones that were in its path as it gently meandered on its way.
Birds call out to each other,warning that strangers are entering their world.
The guide stops and beckons us to an area of deeper water,trees lining the river with overhanging branches,the sun glinting through the leaves and sunbeams dancing on the water.
We all quietly move to the area were the guides are trying to coax out a small shoal of these shy elusive creatures into our sight.

A voice at the back whispers "I cant see anything",The secret is you have to get to the front,be patient and the reward of peering into the depths will surely be rewarded.

Everyone left happy,myselfe I felt humble,also a feeling of exhileration that I had just witnessed something that most people never experience on a normal jeep safari and that is the phenomena that is " The Blue Fish".

Gene

[redrhino12]

Origin Of The Blue Fish


The jeep safari came about to see the Blue Fish through this little snippet on mythology I found.

The story goes that just before Cleopatra left Egypt on her journey to the Bozburun Penninsular in Turkey,she was given a necklace by Mark Anthony made from semi-preciouse stones called Lapiz-Lazuli,these gems are a vivid blue in colour.

One morning when Cleopatra went down to the river to bathe she was overcome by a deep sense of sadness brought on by the absence of her lover.
Tears fell from her eyes and fell on the necklace,a token of Anthonys love for her.
The gems heavy with the Tears Of Sadness broke and the jewels fell into the water,on hitting the water each stone was turned by Aphrodite the goddess of love into one of these elusive fish we look for today,each fish representing a tear of sadness for a missing loved one and for the memory of Anthonys love for Cleopatra.

Gene

[redrhino12]

This is a video shot by a company that have a lot of jeeps in the convoy.
It will give you an idea of what to expect,clothing to wear,water guns and bottles to have has weapons.
Expect to get wet through so protect any cameras etc by wrapping in a plastic bag.
It gets very dusty as you can see, especially if you are at the back.

The ICR jeep safari do not travel in such a big convoy only two of three jeeps, but correct me if I am wrong.
But small is nice and the fun and enjoyment is there in abundance.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xiP3GqRYCRE

Thanks to Robin and his company for posting this video on You Tube.

Gene

[romanticandi]

wonderful descriptive thread - I was lucky enough to see just one of the blue fish! What an experience.

[elaine123]

JEEP SAFARI


Will this be suitable for our two children aged 7 and 12? Looks like alot
of fun with the water pistols!! They can`t wait to have ago.

[redrhino12]

It would be ideal for the kids,it would be a part of the holiday they will never forget.
Your there same time as us we arrive on the 16th August.
Head for the canal area for good food and entertainment.

Gene

[elaine123]

Thanks for the information Gene.

Jeep Safari looks like a definite must.

We shall definitely head for the canal area in the evenings as you suggest.

[tania]

Hi Elaine

We have been on a jeep safari 4 times now since the kids were 6 and 7! They had a ball, but the best was was this year when we went with ICR and there was 12 jeeps in total! I thought it was much more fun with more people this time!

Tania