by Glenn R. Swift
For those who enjoy nature and like to do things a bit out of the ordinary, perhaps it’s time to take a safari — South Florida style that is!
Thanks to the courtesy of Florida’s unconquered Seminole Indians, you can explore 2,200 acres of untamed Everglades wilderness by taking a trip to Billie Swamp Safari. Located on the tribe’s Big Cypress Reservation just outside of Clewiston, Billie’s provides an unsurpassable opportunity to view native and exotic wildlife in a way that few can ever imagine. Follow Sam Jones Trail, named after the famous Seminole who was a fierce guiding spirit behind the Seminoles’ resistance to being relocated by the U.S. Army, and encounter alligators, gopher tortoises, wild African and European deer, bison, water buffalo, ostriches, wild boars and even panthers, while effortlessly gliding in an airboat or swamp buggy through a seemingly endless trail of cypress domes, hardwood hammocks and lush tropical vegetation.
At Billy’s your friendly Seminole guides will graciously share with you their rich heritage and history, as well as teach you about the natural healing qualities of the vast array of indigenous herbs and plants that grow abundantly in the tropical cypress forest. The guides will also take you to a recreated traditional Seminole camp, where one can easily imagine how this amazing people lived and thrived for generations in the hidden forest as they eluded capture.
Be sure to take advantage of this unique opportunity and make your reservations to take Billie Swamp Safari today! 
Swamp Safari Day Package
Adult (13-61 years) — $49.95
Senior (62 & up) — $45.95
Child (4-12 years) — $35.95
Children Under 3 Free
Includes the following:
Swamp Buggy Eco-Tour
Every hour from 11am – 5pm
Airboat Rides
Every 1/2 hour from 10am – 4:30pm
*Children 3 and under may not ride for their safety*
Swamp Critter Show
12:15pm & 3:15 pm
Venomous Snake Show
2:15pm & 4:15pm
Directions
Billie Swamp Safari is located on the
Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation at
30000 Gator Tail Trail, Clewiston, FL 33440
GPS Coordinates:
Clewiston, Florida, Lemon Grove Road
N 26 19 50 – W 81 3 18
From Fort Lauderdale:
Take 595 west to I-75 (Alligator Alley) north. Take Exit 49 and follow signs 19 miles to the park entrance. (Toll Road)
From Naples/Fort Myers:
Take I-75 (Alligator Alley) south to Exit 49. Follow signs 19 miles to the park entrance. (Toll Road)
From Clewiston Area:
Take 835 to 833. Follow signs to the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation.
From West Palm Beach:
Take Sawgrass Expressway to I-75 (Alligator Alley) north. Take Exit 49 and follow signs 19 miles to the park entrance. (Toll Road)
From Miami – Pending Location:
Take I-95 north to 595 west to I-75 (Alligator Alley) north. Take Exit 49 and follow signs 19 miles to the park entrance.
From Miami – Pending Location:
Take 836/826 to US27 to I-75 (Alligator Alley) north. Take Exit 49 and follow signs 19 miles to the park entrance.
For more information about Billie Swamp Safari, please visit http:www.billieswamp.com.