Shackleford Banks Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

06/15/2026

If you are looking for a great adventure join us for our Shackleford Banks Wild Horse and Shelling Safari. Explore the island with our Naturalist. Learn about the island, the horses and the incredible shelling. This guided tour is available daily from 9:00 am to noon. It will be a great time for all! Book your seat soon as these trips fill up fast. Call 252-838-1176 or visit www.shacklefordwildhorseandshellingsafari.com

06/08/2026

Want to see the horses and look for shells our Safaris are the way to go. We have several options to choose from. The Shackleford Banks Wild Horse & Shelling Safari out of Beaufort daily at 9:00am. There is the Wild Horse & Shelling Safari departing from Harker's Island on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00am. New this year is the Low Tide Shelling Guided Tour on Shackleford Banks. It's scheduled a couple times monthly during the low tide to maximize your shell findings at the right time. So call us at 252-838-1167 or visit www.shacklefordwildhorseandshellingsafari.com for more information.

06/04/2026

If you are looking for a great adventure join us for our Shackleford Banks Wild Horse and Shelling Safari. Explore the island with our Naturalist. Learn about the island, the horses and the incredible shelling. Guided tours are available daily from 9:00 am to noon. It will be a great time for all! Book your seat soon as these trips fill up fast. Call 252-838-1176 or visit www.shacklefordwildhorseandshellingsafari.com

06/03/2026

Good Morning! Today, Wednesday June 3rd and we have a full group on the Safari today and tomorrow. Not to worry, plenty of space for you at 9:00 this weekend Friday-Sunday.
Enjoy a 25-minute ferry ride over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of Cape Lookout National Seashore There, you will have the opportunity to see the wild horses. This free roaming herd is believed to be descendants of horses that were brought to the United States roughly 400 years ago. They are one of the last isolated groups of wild horses in the United States.

You will help your guide track the horses. Partake on a rare experience with nature that you’ll never forget, as you watch the fascinating behavior of horses. Bring your camera to capture these once-in-a-lifetime moments. Ask questions about the history of Shackleford Banks, and how these horses have survived on a remote island for over 400 years!

After the tour, you will be directed to one of the best shelling beaches in all of North Carolina. Spend some time on your own shelling your way down the beach with the Cape Lookout Lighthouse off in the distance. Find unique shells at one of the best shelling locations on the East Coast. Conchs, Whelks, Queen’s Helmets, Scotch Bonnets, Olive Shells, and Sand Dollars are just a few shells found on Shackleford Banks.

This tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours. THIS IS A COMPLETE WALKING TOUR; NO VEHICLES ARE ON THE ISLAND!
Book your tour today! 252-838-1167 or go to https://shacklefordwildhorseandshellingsafari.com

06/02/2026

05/31/2026

Good Day Horse Lovers. Today, Sunday May 31st, our Safari trip passengers have begun boarding for their adventure on Shackleford Banks. Not to worry, we have plenty of spots open for you on Mondays trip. So start June off right and join us for a fun Naturalist guided tour.
For more information call 252-838-1167 or visit us at www.shacklefordwildhorseandshellingsafari.com
We look forward to seeing you!

05/30/2026

If you are looking for a great adventure join us for our Shackleford Bank Wild Horses and Shelling Safari Sunday May 31th at 9:00am for a guided tour with our Naturalist. Learn about the island, the horses and the incredible shelling. It will be a great time for all! Book your seat soon as these trips fill up fast.

05/29/2026

Join us for our Shackleford Bank Wild Horses and Shelling Safari tomorrow May 30th at 9:00am for a guided tour with our Naturalist of Shackleford Banks and the wild horses. Learn about the island, the horses and the incredible shelling. Sure to be a great time for all book your seat soon as these trips fill up fast.