To be honest, I was really worried about going for a private tour because of the price. In the end, I'm glad I kept it private! First of all, it's extremely hot! So just walking around is tiring. It would be helpful if a guide could show you around. Moreover, if you go private, you can go only to the places you want to go, so you can travel more efficiently. The guide recommends seeing the show since it's included in the ticket, but to be honest, it's in Thai so I don't understand it at all (lol). Halfway through, he says, "I'm not going to see this" and retires. You can do it in private. We didn't want to see a show, but wanted to ride elephants, feed giraffes, and take pictures with tigers (all for a fee), so it was nice to be able to roam around freely in private. Also, since it was really hot, I had planned to stay at Safari World until 4pm, but I headed to the market around 3pm. This would not have been possible without a private tour. There we parted ways with the driver and guide. I was asked if I wanted to take a taxi back to the hotel, so I might have been able to get one if I paid an additional fee. The guide was nice, but I can't say he was very attentive, and he walked quickly (maybe he was in a hurry for the show?) The car was a large van that could accommodate 1-9 people. It was spacious and comfortable, but the seat was fluffy and hot for some reason (;゜0゜)