About Forage Safaris

Forage Safaris is the perfect fusion of my deep admiration for Western Australia's South West and especially the Margaret River Region, my passion for farming, and my lifelong love for food, travel, and adventure. Established in 2020, Forage Safaris provides a luxurious food safari experience, guiding guests on a scenic back-road tour that showcases the region's finest wines and locally sourced produce.

With years of experience in the tourism industry, I have had the privilege of meeting travellers from all over the world, gaining insight into what they truly seek in their adventures. Our passion for travel is driven by the curiosity to explore new places, build lasting memories, and connect with others, and I strongly believe that food plays a central role in making those connections.

Forage Safaris’ custom-designed, all-inclusive tours offer the perfect blend of sustainability and luxury, allowing guests to enjoy the simple joys of country life while sampling the renowned flavours of the Margaret River region and beyond. This exclusive, epicurean adventure supports local businesses, particularly the farmers who are the backbone of the region.

I hope that the experiences you have with Forage Safaris will not only inspire your taste buds but also foster a deeper appreciation for the first-class wine, local produce and community.

I look forward to guiding you through this diverse region, helping you create unforgettable memories and connections along the way.

Jan Stewart - Owner, Forage Safaris

Testimonials

Reviews
Lovely tour

Thanks again for a lovely tour! Your deep knowledge of all things local and willingness to not rush things made it a very pleasant half day. E George, USA. Sept 2022

Fabulous Afternoon

Linda and I chose a half day tour. We were picked up from the reception of our caravan park right on time. Our first impressions were what a fabulously friendly tour guide. We had a fabulous afternoon and we’re taking to places which we would’ve never known even existed. And all with the guidance of a very knowledgeable local tour guide Jan. And I must say, we’re also very surprised at how comfortable the tour vehicle was. We were even provided with blankets in case we were cold, that is what I would call going above and beyond. All in all it was a fabulous day and Jan showed us places that were not even on the itinerary. So I guess you could say she promised a lot and over delivered. This is a tour I would recommend to anybody.

John Dorward, May 2022

Family fun!

Jan has picked up my Mum on numerous occasions and taken her on a wonderful food safari in the south of WA. Picnics by the river, sampling fresh produce along the way and spending the day having wonderful conversation with Jan and farmers along the way. Highly recommend Forage Safaris

Sandie (Face book)

5 stars

Jan is knowledgeable about the area and passionate about all the local producers who provide an abundance of edible products. We were driven around in comfort visiting farms off the beaten track where tourists may not get to go. Jan also stopped at farm stalls along the way where we could purchase local foods - it was great to be able to support local! Our tastings were excellent at all three stops, ending by sampling wines and gins alongside a beautifully displayed platter of cheeses meats and fruits. We would definitely do it again and choose new stops to experience more of the local hospitality, food and drinks! Congrats, Jan, on a great new experience in the Busso area!

Alex Wakefield, (Face book)

I will never forget this experience

We have travelled fairly extensively and stumbled across Jan and her tour. Jan was great and her vehicle was spacious and comfortable. Words cannot describe our feelings as to how much we enjoyed touring apple orchards, chicken farms, a chestnut orchard and marron ponds. We met such interesting, decent and honest hard working people who were willing to share their knowledge and experiences of farming. The boxed lunch was also first class. As you can gather I highly recommend taking this tour.

Barry W. May 2022

5 Stars

What a lovely surprise our day with Forage Safari’s, was! I had no idea what to expect and ended up having the best day ever! Jan is so accommodating and the farms, wineries and gin-tasting experiences we had were brilliant - it was relaxed with great locations and the picnic lunch was a treat 😋 Would absolutely recommend this - will be back for more!

-Ursula (Google reviews)

5 Stars

Can't wait for the next one!

Fantastic tour. Jan know so much about the area . The vehicle is very comfortable . She caters to all your dietary needs. The Farmers are so friendly I loved the chickens !!! Looking forward to the next one.

I would highly highly recommend this tour.

- Shelly C

Highly recommended

Jan is a natural with people, so friendly & informative. Highly recommended

- Melissa T

Learnt something even after 20 years in the region!

Thoroughly enjoyed our day with Jan from Forage Safaris, visiting local producers.
Jan was so knowledgeable about the local area, and managed to show us quite a few amazing places we hadn’t heard of before, even though we’ve been visiting the South West region for over 20 years ourselves.
Thank you again Jan for such a wonderful day out! 🌟

- Christie R

Jan delivered 110%

Jan took a group of four of us on a private tour where we went to two different farms and a winery (that happened to be closed on the day we went, but this just meant that we had a private tasting!) Jan is just the most accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable person. She asked us what kind of tour we were looking for a few weeks before we went, and she delivered 110% on everything. I would definitely go on a Forage Safari again and I recommend it to anyone looking to have a unique and local experience in the South West.

- Kate M