![]() As far as the room itself, "tent" is a bit of a misnomer. This particular tent may have the best views of wildlife of any in the park. A bit further down the hill is the main complex and giraffe pen. You can view wildlife up close right from your window or deck! Antelopes (and similar) will come right up to the fence just a few feet away from the cabin to access the strategically placed watering trough. it's in the "front row" directly overlooking Antelope Alley as well as the Giraffe Pen a bit further away. if you have the time and budget and can find availability, it's definitely worth the overnight stay! We were able to secure Tent #18 which we felt was one of the best options available. I have visited Safari West both as a day trip and as an overnight stay. We didn't spot any seat belts in the seats inside the jeep, but noticed they are available on the top tier.… You're in a very bouncy jeep for 2 to 2-1/2 hours and the terrain can be a bit rough. Best for the kids to be at least 4 years old in order to appreciate the tour. For a different kind of adventure, consider The Sonoma Serengeti for a couples getaway or a family outing. Note: If you have a qualified service animal you might be able to negotiate a stay with your pet, but it's in the best interest of all animals involved to leave them at home. We didn't have the opportunity to walk the grounds to Base Camp but I'm sure they have some great views as well. Antelope Alley has some great views of the grounds. There are a couple of tent options designed for couples or families. I think the kids were quite content to ride in the open and hopefully come face to face with a giraffe. Halfway through the tour, we were given the opportunity to switch seats and give us a chance to sit up top, but as the temps heated up we found the shade of the jeep quite comfortable and declined to move. Zach spoke mainly on the conservation side of things, and we learned quite a lot about the animals, their current habitats on the reserve and in the wild, as well as their survival rate in the wild. We were a total of three parties on our jeep which was outfitted with acrylic partitions between seats - a family of four up top, and an older couple at the front, while hubs and I sat at the back of the jeep. Breakfast is complimentary, and they offer a limited hot and cold breakfast. I do not believe they offer tent service for dinner, but you can bring your own food to eat at your tent if you wish. Know that the menu is not terribly vegan/vegetarian friendly. For dessert we opted for just one it was big enough for two to share. They started off with a fruit and cheese platter, followed by a crisp green salad, then a choice of mains and sides. It could be as much or as little as you wish, and I suspect that you can get seconds if you are still hungry. To accommodate that, the servers offer the buffet menu and you can choose what items you would like to try. Before the pandemic, it was buffet style. The tables are large so it was easy to be physically distant. Trust me on this! Dinner was a nice affair. They will be nice and warm in the morning. Tip for those not used to sleeping in a tent: tuck the clothes you are going to wear the next morning under the blankets. We turned in early (8pm) and listened to the cacophony of birds and primates howling and screeching until 11pm then - silence. It was just so chilly! We could see our breath as we poked our noses out from beneath the blankets. The "window" shades were open so when we woke up, the compound is the first thing we would see. Despite the temps, we were toasty warm under the covers and dual controlled electric blanket. There was a space heater, but it made such a rattle that we decided against using it. Our tent was very spacious and comfortable, albeit at little chilly as temps dropped to 37F overnight. Our tent was perfectly situated along the edge where the animals had access to the watering trough, so we had a close up of several animals who came to drink. My nephew and his wife had gone in September to celebrate her birthday, and they completely enjoyed their experience. With travel severely limited these days, my husband and I celebrated our birthdays and anniversary at Safari West. ![]() (Late review - actual time of travel was in October 2020 during the Pandemic). Barcelo Bavaro Palace All Inclusive Resort.Metropolitan Oakland Intl Airport Hotels.Hotels near Mavericks Country Bar & Grill.Hotels near Rincon Valley Community Dog Park.Hotels near Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market.Hotels near Luther Burbank Center for the Arts.Hotels near California Indian Museum and Cultural Center.Santa Rosa Hotels with Laundry Facilities.Santa Rosa Hotels with Air Conditioning.Hotels near Julliard Park Neighborhood Watch.Extended Stay America Hotels in Santa Rosa.
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