I have been wanting to visit Safari West for quite some time. We were able to finally check them out during the recent Labor Day weekend. We arrived on Labor Day Monday. The safari zoo is located in the dry rural hills of Santa Rosa. Parking is accessible in the parking lot out front. We made reservations for the 2:00pm Safari Tour. Apparently weekend and holiday reservations are recommended to book early as it will fill up quickly for your party. The checking in process was fast and easy. Once you meet the guide, they let everyone in your jeep truck know the rules and expectations of the tour. Since it was a hot humid day, our party of 4 decided to sit underneath the roof of the jeep truck. The seats atop of the roof look tempting and adventurous but the sun was unbearable. Our safari tour was amazing. First of all I did not realize how huge the Safari West was. There was so many acres of vast land for the animals to roam around. We did not even see the glamping side of the property. Our guide Dano was knowledgeable and charismatic. He was attentive and answered all our questions. We were all engaged and could not tell the tour was 3 hours long. We were able to get a nice close up interaction with most of the animals. Some of the animals that stood out were the ostrich, giraffes, and the long horn bulls. The walk through bird sanctuary was fascinating. It was nice to see the vast variety of birds species in their habitat. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Safari West. The staff were nice and accommodating. I thought both the snacks shop and gifts shop were fantastic. It was a nice touch that wine and craft beer were being sold. There were a lot of unique souvenirs that were authentic and charming. The tour was worth the price in my opinion. I think of it in this way, it's a helluva a lot cheaper than flying out to Africa. I definitely recommend anyone interested to experience the Safari West at least once. read more

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Had such a great time with my family! We recently visited for one day and had a great experience. We got there early prior to our reservation and went to check-in. Upon checking in, we realized I made an error on the reservation date! I freaked out and was nearly in tears but they were willing to find time to accommodate us. I think it helped we went on a weekday but still we could have lost our tickets had they not been willing to help us. We got to do our pre-paid lunch as well which was soooo good! Next time I would love to try dinner. All the animals were out and visible and my kids loved seeing them all. read more

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So crazy that there is this much land dedicated to animals right in Santa Rosa. I found Safari West through Claude making me an itinerary for a weekend trip. - Made a reservation online (weekdays are slightly less expensive than weekends) - Booked for six people, so there were six other people on our safari jeep - Four seats available on top of the jeep for anyone who wants a higher and unimpaired view - Good for groups, good for kids (probably at least four years old and above) - There is a ~30-minute walking portion involved to see the inside exhibits like birds, monkeys, etc. - Bring close-toed shoes, a water bottle, sunblock, and sunglasses. We came on a hot day, so we didn't need the layers that were recommended Recommend this place as it's a hidden gem, lots to learn (our tour guide was great and clearly very knowledgeable), it's easy to see how great the animals have it here, and all of the animals are so cool! The baby animals are obviously the cutest. read more

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We did the full experience, the Safari tour, the luxury tent and a dinner and I can say all of it was fantastic. If I were to do it again, I would do exactly the same itinerary we did this time. First, we ate lunch in Santa Rosa on our drive up. Then we checked in at about 3 PM and put all our stuff down in the room. Next, we had a 4 PM Safari tour, which took all of the three hours as advertised. Then we had booked a reservation for dinner at their restaurant. Finally, we stayed in a luxury tent on antelope alley. First, the Safari tour. I would highly recommend tons of sunscreen and bring water. I don't know why in my head. I didn't think to bring water, but I didn't and my kids complained of being thirsty the whole time. It is about 2 1/2 hours in a jeep, so it's not that much walking which is nice. They have seats on top of the jeep, which is so much fun if you have younger children. They also give you umbrellas so you can block the sun while you're on top of the jeep otherwise, I'm pretty sure everyone would get sunburned. At first I thought we were just going to be driving around fenced areas to look at animals so I was definitely happy when we went into the fence and started going really close to the animals. It was a great experience and honestly the 2 1/2 hours flew by. Our guide was very informative and I learned a lot about all the animals that we saw. When we got back to base then it was a walking tour of some of the animals that are in enclosures. And we also walked into a giant bird area, which was pretty cool. The dinner was buffet style, and the food was pretty good. I wouldn't say I loved all the food, but there really isn't any other option if you want to stay on site, so I would highly recommend booking it. They did s'mores at a campfire, which I thought was a really nice touch and then they played the movie, The jungle book live action. In the winter, I bet the tents are very cold. They have individual heaters and electric blankets. We were there during a super hot summer and even then it got pretty cold at night. Even though it's called a tent there are hard floors, working plumbing and electricity so this really is the epitome of glamping. The only thing is the walls being tents means it gets quite cold. This is the closest to camping I will ever go. The next morning they had a continental breakfast that was the basic continental breakfast you would get at a lower end hotel. I just appreciate the option, so I'm not gonna judge too much. Everyone we interacted with was super nice and I think this was such a fun experience for my young children. I would definitely recommend checking it out and one night is more than enough. read more

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Safari West, what an adventure. Tour Guide - Lorenzo, he was great in driving us around and shared all the wonderful stories of the animals that live there. So detail, down to how they name the new born babies. Truck Rides Stay Over Evenings Lunch Events This is a hidden gem. It is am must visit. read more

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Wow! This is my 1,000th review! For this milestone, I just had to review Safari West. My family and I recently booked an overnight adventure here and visited on a Wednesday. We had such a fun time here and really enjoyed looking at and learning about the animals and glamping in their African safari tents. We drove down from Eureka for hours and made it just in time for the 2:00 classic safari tour! While my husband and two older boys did the classic safari tour, my youngest son and I did the Para transit safari tour, which is on a truck fitted with a ramp to accommodate a wheelchair. It also has the seats on top of the truck, one in the trunk with the wheelchair, and a seat next to the driver, and could easily accommodate 5-6 guests on the same tour. It is shorter than the classic tour since it doesn't go on the rougher terrain, which my son was ok with. Our guide was Jeff and he was great. We learned so much about horns vs. antlers, the various species roaming around, and even saw the baby rhino, Ozzy - named after Ozzy Osborne who passed away the day baby Ozzy was born. Since it was his 1 year birthday the day we were there, the staff decorated Ozzy's area with birthday decorations and even had a cake celebration with the staff. So sweet! My family on the classic tour really enjoyed their experience as well and told us about the other animals they saw on their tour. My middle son mentioned that a few animals were nosy and came right up to their truck. That evening, our family stayed in two tents, one wheelchair accessible tent and one regular tent w/ two beds. The tents were so fancy, they were fully furnished with super comfortable beds (better than the hotels I stayed in during this trip), comfy seats, space heaters, and decorated with beautiful African items and art. Bathrooms had everything we needed, I loved that the accessible tent was so spacious for my son and even had a shower seat. There is no refrigerator, but the deck had a cooler with complimentary bottles of water, and if you wanted ice, there were free bags of ice you could get from the front office to put in your cooler. Rooms included ear plugs I think if you are sensitive to the potential animal sounds, but I felt that our space heater was so loud (yes, we used a space heater at night because it was COLD at night!) it drowned out any animal sounds. I used the ear plugs anyway since I can't sleep with a lot of noise. We got the dinner package and it was buffet style. Our server brought us a fruit platter to start, and then we were able to go to the buffet where they had Caesar salad, smoked chicken, smoked ribs, Mac & cheese, potatoes, veggies, and apple cobbler for dessert. Everything was great, except I am told the smoked ribs were over seasoned and too salty. I did bring some wine from the winery we went to earlier on this trip and brought a glass to dinner, which they didn't say anything about, so I guess it was ok. They do serve drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic) but it's an extra fee on top of the food package. After dinner, there was s'mores and I was told they were showing animal themed movies at 8:30 in the room next to the dining hall, but when we went, the lady in the dining hall told us that there was no movie that night since there was a private party occupying the space where they show the movies. So instead, we used the flashlights we borrowed at check in to wander around the animal enclosures to see the animals at night. It was fun trying to find all the animals in the dark. Overnight guests get a continental breakfast in the morning which included cereals, breads, pastries, oatmeal, yogurt, fruit and scrambled eggs. Coffee, tea and juices were also available. Suprisingly my 17 and 14 year olds really enjoyed this park the most out of our entire trip. Being that there was spotty Wi-Fi, it forced them to enjoy our environment and have fun other ways. There's a gift shop with a variety of African themed items, and safari themed hats and vests for kids, and stuffed animals. Thank you Safari West for making our visit so memorable! read more

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When does Safari West on Saturday to celebrate my sister's birthday she loves the zoo and animals so I knew that this would be right up her alley. I made reservations over two months ago and check-in was simple and easy. We were directed to our truck and our guide, Zoey was amazing. She gave us a very detailed tour sharing facts about each animal. I honestly learned a lot and had a very enjoyable time. The overall experience was about three hours a two hour bus tour and a one hour walking tour. I would definitely return to experience the overnight read more

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We had the best time at Safari West and I believe it's an experience an animal lover of any age would enjoy. read more

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Went on a weekday (Friday) the ticket is a little bit less on the weekday. We booked a 10 am tour and a 1:00 pm lunch buffet. The tour started with a 30 min walking tour. The enclosed walk through of the birds sanctuary was amazing!! My daughters favorite part because she wants to study birds. We then rode the safari truck and Jeff was amazing educating us on the whole tour. You were aloud to bring your bag, snacks and water on the truck. If you wanted to sit up top everyone who wanted to got a chance to during the tour and change seating at stop in the tour. The animals are all well taken care of there are areas of shade for all animals. There was lots of up close encounters with the animals. Great tour! Recommend and go! We booked the 1:00pm lunch. It was BBQ chicken, option of pork, salad, fruit, potatoe salad, asparagus, Mac and cheese, beans, and a roll. You can pick what you want your plate or jus what interest you. They provide water, but if you want drink it's extra. All was good! It's worth the reservation. We did go back and see the birds again and then went to the gift shop for a souvenir. Lots available. If you have never been to Safari West I'd recommend at least going once. It s fun and educational experience! read more

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Safari West is such a special experience and absolutely worth the visit. The tour starts with about a 30-minute walking portion, where you get up close with the birds, cheetahs, and lemurs, which was incredible and felt very personal and interactive. After that, you spend the remaining two hours driving through the preserve, seeing a wide variety of animals in a beautiful, open setting. The guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the animals, which made the whole experience even better. Everything felt well organized and thoughtfully paced. If you have kids, they will love this--there's so much to see and it really keeps their attention the entire time. It's educational without feeling like a lesson. Also worth mentioning: the gift shop is super cute, with lots of fun souvenirs and unique items to remember the day. Overall, a fantastic experience for families, animal lovers, or anyone looking for something memorable to do in the Santa Rosa area. read more

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Took my gf here for a surprise bday present! She loved it since I know she loves animals. Tour guide was really funny. Definitely would recommend! read more

Valentine's Day - Adult Only - Love Tour!!! Highly recommend this fun event for animal-loving couples. My wife and I love visiting the different zoo's any time we get to travel. While Santa Rose doesn't have an official zoo, the Safari West is an acceptable alternative. The normal cost per person is about $110 to $120 depending on when you go. For the special Valentine's Day event that we attended, the cost was $175 per person. This event included lunch for both of us with a coupon for a free alcoholic drink. There was also free tea, coffee and hot chocolate. The appetizers were oysters, which I did not try. Lunch was a delicious steak and shrimp. Not steakhouse quality, but still well-cooked and tasty. After lunch there is a 30 minute presentation talking about animal sex and mating habits. Our host was Denise and she was great. She mentioned she was a teacher at the local Jr. college and she had a funny, ADULT, and educational presentation. After that it was off to the safari. You will board a pretty cool jeep that has 3 rows of seats on the truck and 1 row up on top of the truck. Normally they will seat 4 people per row. But on the Valentine's event they specifically book people so that there are only 2 love birds in each row, so you can cuddle up and enjoy your safari. The Safari is 2 parts...45 minute walking tour at basecamp and then 2 hours out in the jeep in the enclosures. So worth it!!!! Valentine's Day 2026 was a cold one. Thankfully, they have blankets on the truck for those who want one. You will see Giraffes, Rhinos, Zebra, Cape Buffalo and various types of antelopes. Denise (our presentation host) was also our Safari Guide. 5 Stars for her! Overall, this is a great experience that is a must-try. Less than a 30 minute drive from anywhere in Santa Rosa. read more

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I actually like this place better than the San Diego Safari Park. The parking lot can be packed if you go on a weekend. The check-in process was pretty easy also. We checked-in with our tour guide and let him know that we were joining another family. They put us in the same jeep. They can fit 4 people on the roof but you must be a certain height. I would want to ride above but it was really sunny so I didn't want to get burnt, lol. You'll ride through many many acres of land with all types of animals. They have varieties of antelope that freely roam. They can get really close to the jeep so be careful. I was surprised that the place did not really smell like poop like some other zoos, lol. The tour was like 2 hours on the jeep and another 1 hour walking tour. Our guide was very informational and had great humor too. Our kids loved it and I think all adults would enjoy it also. read more

What a great outing for family, a day date, or anyone really. It was a 3-hour excursion that exceeded expectations. Our tour guide Eric was greatt! He was also very patient with all the questions. We enjoyed every part of this experience. Eric is extremely knowledgable and shared so much information. Yes, the tour is educational. I just left and already want to go in this tour again. The snack bar had sandwiches, drinks and snacks. There were picnic tables. There are restrooms that are kept clean. I recommend using the restroom prior to the tour because the tour is long and there are no restrooms. Thanks Safari West for a great day! read more

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We booked the afternoon excursion on Sunday, the latest time in summer, 4-7pm. Found easy parking in the parking lot, checked in for our tour inside the gift shop, explored the outdoor animal exhibits and habitats on site which consisted of monkeys, lemurs, cheetahs, porcupines, flamingos, and a unique collection of bird species including the helmeted guineafowl. Grabbed some refreshments from Delilah's snack bar, and were on our way for our tour. Our tour guide, Kimberly, was awesome. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and brought the personality, allowing us to have an educational and enjoyable experience. She explained how it's baby season in August, so we were lucky to see some baby animals on this day, such as a baby wildebeest, a baby antelope, a baby addax and its unicorn mom with one antler, and the most adorable baby rhino just a month old, running around and playing with his mom while the older male rhino took a mud bath. We even got to hold an ostrich egg and learn about the "happy accident" hybrid kudu we got up close and personal with. The Safari West tours and lodging options are certainly pricey, but the experience is unique, and they seem to put a lot of effort into offering flexibility and comfort for guests here, as well as care for the animals. We had a memorable time. read more

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What an awesome day we had at Safari West yesterday!! It has been a bucket list item for our family for quite some time and we were thrilled when the stars aligned to make it happen! We took our kids, ages 8 and 6, and they LOVED it! Our tour guide, Nicole, was awesome! She has been at Safari West for 4 years and really knows the animals, their behaviors and all the fun facts (along with some great jokes!). The jeep tour was about 2 hours, but it is engaging the whole time. We were lucky and got to see several brand new babies of multiple species!! We were all able to take turns sitting on top of the jeep, but sitting on the inside was great as well. After a short break, we did the walking tour which was the perfect ending. Also, we highly recommend the lunch buffet (which must be booked 48 hrs prior to arrival). We were all pleasantly surprised with how great the food was, plus it was kid approved as well! During our break, enjoyed some snacks from Delilah's - the dole whip was a favorite! Thank you Safari West for the awesome memories. read more

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Wow I've been to many drive through zoo like places and this lacked animals , it was a long ride in a jeep where you don't get to touch the animals , very boring for what I paid . Would never go back or recommend it . read more

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Wonderful knowledgeable staff that gave us a three hour tour of the grounds and fun facts about the animals. I love the animals felt safe when the caravan drove close to them, which means they are acclimated and well taken care of. We learned that it takes a village to care for the animals and there are two vets on site. We also opted for the buffet which was a nice touch to end the tour. Recommend if you sit on top of the caravan to get a blanket (which they provide) in the fall months as it can get wet. read more

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We booked our tour about a month ahead and chose our date, but the weather had other plans and it ended up raining. Even so, we decided to go. Our tour guide, Megan, was wonderful, friendly, engaging, and great at making the experience enjoyable despite the weather. My little one was beyond excited and kept calling it "going on an adventure," which made it even more special. That said, there weren't as many animals out to see, probably because of the rain, since some were hiding inside. The stop and go process to open and close the gates along the way was also a bit annoying and felt like it slowed things down at times. Toward the end of our tour, the rain picked up from a light shower to a heavy downpour, but we were able to finish in time. Seeing how happy my little one was made it all worth it. She sat up top with her dad and had an amazing time. ***One thing to keep in mind is that there is no cell service at the location, so plan accordingly. We didn't stay overnight, so I can't speak to the Wi-Fi situation, but if you need connectivity, you'll have to drive back into the city.*** P.S. Avoid going on rainy days! read more

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Transported to a Safari Landscape - where nature and the wild meets the serenity of Sonoma County. The safari landscape felt like an immersive journey into the heart nature and wildlife. We were lucky to see all the animals out and about, making it a truly immersive experience. From graceful giraffes and majestic rhinos to vibrant flamingos, gemsbok gazelles, clever hyenas, and elegant ibises, we felt so lucky to witness it all. Kimberly, our tour guide, was informative, attentive, and so professional--her knowledge of the local ecosystems, animal behavior, and the natural environments made the experience even more enriching. After our safari adventure, we relaxed and savored a wonderful, inviting meal at the Savannah Café and enjoyed the soothing sounds of Sonoma County's Serengeti. Thank you to Julia for outstanding service. read more

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It was very fun. I went for my birthday brought the grandkids the whole family, Tour was excellent Can't wait to go back read more

I want to start by saying that Tina was the only negative part of our entire experience at Safari West. Everything else was amazing. The staff, servers, tour guide, animals, dinner, and overnight stay were all wonderful, and everyone else we interacted with was kind, welcoming, and helpful. Unfortunately, my experience with Tina was very different. Before our visit, I gave Tina a heads-up that we would be two parties joining together for dinner, and she made a note of it. Two days before our trip, I also reached out because it was my son's birthday. He absolutely loves animals and wildlife, and I really wanted to make his birthday meaningful. I asked if there was anything small they could do to make it special, and I was willing to pay extra. The only thing Tina offered to do was provide a birthday candle for his dessert, which she did, and I appreciated that. She also told me that the room I wanted would have an additional charge, and I agreed to the upcharge. When we arrived, I simply wanted to confirm that my sister could be added to our dinner reservation because it had already been discussed and noted. When I spoke with Tina about it, she became upset and told me she could not add her. I reminded her about our previous conversation and explained that it was my son's birthday. Eventually, I spoke with another employee, and they were very kind and were able to add the additional four people to our dinner without any problem. Later that evening, I noticed Tina at dinner. She approached my table and told me that she could see that I had "gotten my way." She also appeared to be watching me from different areas of the property for several minutes at a time. I tried to remain polite, but I felt uncomfortable during what was supposed to be a special birthday celebration for my son. The following day, I was also told that I had been charged an additional amount for my room, but I was later told that the room was actually a regular room and not the upgraded room I had originally asked about. I also asked Lisa about Tent 18 and how someone could request it. I was told that the tent was not rented out, but later that evening I saw guests staying there. My sister also asked about an accessible room and was told that it was not available, although we later noticed that it appeared to be unoccupied. I want to emphasize that my experience with Tina was the exception. Everyone else was absolutely wonderful. The safari tour was amazing, the animals were beautiful, dinner was great, and the overnight experience was something we will remember. My son had a wonderful birthday overall, and I am grateful to all the other Safari West employees who helped make our trip special. I really love Safari West and would come back again. I just hope management looks into my experience with Tina because her attitude and the way I was treated took away from what otherwise could have been a perfect experience. read more

This place is so nice! And you don't have to go to another country to experience it! We got so close to the giraffes that we could almost touch them as they passed by our tour vehicle. Our tour guide was great too and very knowledgable. The bird area was also great seeing all the birds roaming about. The animals looked very relaxed and you can tell they're well taken care of. Great way to spend the day, with or without kids. read more

This was our second trip to the park. Its amazing! The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The park is very large and the animals have large enclosures. The price is a little high but its 3+ hours between the ride and the walking tour. There is a snack gift shop on sight. My wife and I will be going back, again. read more

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Everything exceeded our expectations. We were a group of 12 family members and we all had a fantastic time. All areas were top notch: accommodations, food, Jeep tour with Lorenzo, grounds and staff. An overall great safari adventure! read more

Such a cool experience! Safari West feels like a little slice of Africa tucked into wine country. The guided tour takes you up close to giraffes, rhinos, and tons of other animals, and the guides are super knowledgeable and fun. Everything is well cared for and the whole place feels clean and organized. Great for families, couples, or anyone looking for a unique day trip -- you can even stay overnight in their glamping tents for the full experience. read more

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Bought 2 tickets off the VIATOR app. It was $110x2 so $220. Expensive it lasted 3 hrs , parking is free and not far from the start of the safari. You check in at the lobby building and they give you wrist bands which you meet your tour guide next to a shaded tiny snack shop. They have small snacks and a microwave. I had a bagel dog which is not tasty at all so make sure you eat a good meal because you me gonna be in the large vehicle for 3 hrs. , 5 min bathroom break, port a potty on the ways. 30/40 minutes is walking not too far and slow walking. We came on a perfect weather weekday Thursday. It was awesome seeing all these birds and animals. Tour guide was Cyndy, she was spectacular we tipped her. TIP if you don't have any loose cash I hand you can go to entry building where you checked in and you use a credit card to tip your tour guide and the will write the amount and your names for them to see. This was wonderful to be able to show your appreciation to the safari guide. The 400 acreage was massive, and the wildlife seemed comfortable and not overwhelming crowded. My favorite animal was the ostrich and the baby rhinoceros Oz. Ostrich was great to see ultimate close up and pecking at our vehicle. They have glamping if you want it spend the night too. Another TIP, the winding road getting there has dead cell phone zones and our phones went to SOS status our carrier is ATT btw. Inside was no issues . Bathroom are decorated and motion sensors and very tidy. I would recommend this place if you're in a staycation in Santa Rosa. We had people from Minnesota and a family they came all the way from Columbia! Picture are encouraging and everyone has a chance to sit freely on top of the vehicle, there is not a bad seat in the vehicle as the seated rows are bleacher style like the movies. Really cool seeing giraffes up super close. I really enjoyed not too far from downtown , just not a whole lot of fast food I this side of town. Go to Windsor or downtown Santa Rosa we found a phenomenal Himalayan restaurant which won many awards and it didn't disappoint. Cyndy kept us alert and gave a lot of information about which I absorbed. 5/5 all the way ! Only just the snack shop needs better food-they have canned beer /wine if anyone was wondering. read more

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What a great experience! We took my 9 year old grandson who happens to be an animal lover. Tour was great, food good and fun accommodations. I left an important calendar book there and Tyson personally went to our cabin and found it. A big thanks to him. read more

Such a wonderful adventure and I am not a camper! We stayed one night (Saturday). We took the 2pm tour, dinner reservation at 5pm and overnight stay that followed. We were celebrating our Anniversary and we didn't bring our children. Lol. They had a marine biologist talk and s'mores too. Our tent #18 was wonderful. Our tour guide Angelina was awesome. The little snack shop had lots of awesome things including complimentary coffee. The bbq dinner was really good. Amy was a wonderful server. I love that coffee, tea and hot chocolate are available anytime. Breakfast is available the next morning and they had a good selection including delicious fresh squeezed orange juice. Hot Oatmeal, cereals, mini pastries, scrambled eggs, fruit, yogurt and toast are available. read more

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I've always wanted to check this place out. So glad we did. The animals were amazing and looked well taken care of. The staff have a great energy. You won't get any phone signal. But overall it was a great experience. read more

We were delighted with our tour with Natalia yesterday. She has such genuine love and respect for all the animals she shared with us. Her exuberance and knowledge made the tour the best: three adults and one 5-year-old and one 8-year-old. We learned so much and can't wait to return to be with Natalia and the animals read more

Safari West is located in Santa Rosa, CA. Reservations are required so I recommend planning ahead during the tourist months especially. I recommend scouring their website as they tend to offer discount codes. We got lucky with the fall discount which dropped a $120 ticket to $96 which was appreciated! We did add on lunch for an additional $20 which I recommend by all means as the buffet was absolutely delicious and filling! The tour itself is around 3.5 hours. We did the general safari tour which consisted of a walk of the grounds about a mile long (hour and 30 minutes) to see the bird sanctuary and other animals such as cheetahs, foxes, primates etc. Our tour guide for the grounds was Alex and he was incredibly knowledgeable. Once you complete the on foot tour you will do a safari tour of the Sonoma Serengeti on a safari tram which was truly breath taking. Our tour guide Rebecca was so friendly and informative! The scenery is majestic and although there are not a ton of animals it still makes the experience enjoyable. We were able to see the giraffes, rhinos, antelopes, buffalos, ostriches and zebras. Keep in mind that all their animals are based on animals found in Africa, Tips: FREE PARKING Wear sneakers, no open shoes. ABSOLUTE NO CELL PHONE service once you pull into the parking lot so keep that in mind as you will be there for 3 plus hours. The website says tour is recommended for 4 and up but I would say 7 and up. read more

Safari West - Zoos Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

The Safari truck tour guide was excellent. He knew so much about the wildlife, their care and even the plants in the area. Hopefully, now that they are a non-profit they can get the funding they need to maintain the open area and the experience they offer. read more

was very great tents were awesome very good guides and was very nice informative about the animals. Normally I don't support zoos but this one was very good. Would def go back read more

Safari West is the premier wildlife destination to experience an authentic African safari in the heart of California! It's great for families, kids and animal lovers alike. Go on safari and climb aboard a safari vehicle for a guided exploration of the Sonoma Serengeti. Round out your tour by taking a stroll through their vast aviary and come face-to-face with additional animal encounters. Elevate your experience further and spend the night in a deluxe African-tented camp complete with a private viewing deck, bathroom and all the calls of the wild. Our package also included a delightful dinner at the Savannah Cafe and a continental breakfast. We enjoyed an unforgettable experience at Safari West and my photos only capture part of it, so go check out the 400-acre wildlife sanctuary and the nearly 1K animals living on it for yourself! read more

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Whoa! I didn't know Santa Rosa has this unique Safari resort in their backyard! It's surprisingly such a hidden gem as a resort for kids and adults alike! If one wants to venture out safari style, do glamping and have a resort stay in the Bay Area, this place checks all the boxes. It's so pleasant here and one feels like you're on a zoo campground if you're glamping. I like seeing the cheetahs, giraffes and kudus. We weren't able to do the actual safari because we brought our newborn baby and there's an age requirement. No biggie - we will definitely return when he is of age! I'm impressed with their dinner. Their homemade bbq sauce, went well with their tender trip tip beef and I adored their spiced rice that was on the nice dry side to soak up their bbq sauce. Wonderful service and friendly staff all around. One has to reserve dinner and lunch. It's buffet style. Continental breakfast. They have a great selection of tea, the little things of providing both soy and oat milk for coffee and I love their freshly squeezed OJ. They have servers at that time to serve the portions of scrambled eggs and toasted bagels. Their oatmeal was well made- not too dry and if so, one can add milk that they provide on the side. Ayce. Checking in was a bit delayed since their system had to ask for a physical credit card and they couldn't use the one that we booked the stay with. Also, one can't drive your own car to your unit. They drive you to the unit so we had to unload and load everything we had. A bit inconvenient, but that's house rules I suppose. Our glamping unit 26 had a very nice front view of the water at the balcony. The decor and glamping furniture is pretty cool. I wished that they have a mini fridge though. Instead, they provided a chill box and a bag of ice at check in. They make you check out at the gift shop, which is a smart move because it entices you to peruse through their souvenirs. I ended buying South African hot sauces and braai sauce. (It's delicious by the way. I highly suggest on getting a few for those bbq days.) It's relaxing here and I felt like one with nature while being with my starter family. One doesn't have to roam around too much to get a glimpse of wild animals. It's such a unique experience and definitely recommend! read more

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Had a day off so decided to take a day trip with our 8 year old to check this place out. Being only an hour away from SF, this is a hidden gem I never knew about! Tickets were a little pricey, but considering the length of time the tour takes, it was worth it for an almost full day excursion. We first walked the grounds to look at mostly their monkeys and birds. The jeep ride took us all around the property and it was so fun to get up close and personal with giraffes, zebras, and buffalo! Our guide was super passionate and funny, but our group was a little bit on the quiet side so I could tell he was wanting us to ask more questions and keep the dialogue going. We also opted for the buffet lunch, since we figured we would be starving after the tour. For the price, it was worth it. The food was simple but hearty and delicious (salad, veggies, chicken, mac n cheese, fruits). Will definitely return once my younger son hits the minimum age limit! read more

We stayed overnight in one of their many tents. I was so pleasantly surprised at how spacious it was inside and how clean it felt! And the bathroom was huge and included a shower. It does get cold at night, in high contrast to how hot it is during the day and early evening. We ate at the Savannah Cafe onsite for dinner, which was buffet style. The buffet wasn't very extensive, but the food that we did have was solid. Drinks aren't included unfortunately. We unfortunately weren't able to do a safari tour because my daughter is only 3 (you need to be 4+ years old to do the driving safari). We instead did the behind-the-scenes tour which was quite pricey ($275/adult, $15/toddler), but it was excellent. We got to get up close and feed warthogs, porcupines, birds in the aviary, and giraffes. It was incredible to be so close to the giraffes--they are beautiful! My toddler enjoyed herself so much. My husband did, too. The guide was amazing. He was so friendly and kind, great with my daughter, and he was so knowledgeable and flexible during the tour. He encouraged us to take photos and offered multiple times to take photos/videos of us feeding the animals. It was notable how fantastic all of the employees were--from the man who drove us from check-in to our tent and gladly helped us with our luggage to the waitress at Savannah cafe to the tour guide, etc. They were all so genuine and friendly and great with our toddler. Overall, we had an amazing experience. Highly recommend! read more

This place was great and had a super awesome vibe. They had a wide assortment of animals tp observe. We were fortunate to have Robin as our guide to explain all about the details of each animal. We picked a time when was very hot. We also were lucky to get the top seating. It would be faster if someone was responisble for opening and locking the gates. I do wish there wad a built in shade rather than having to hold the umbrellas. It was nice to take a pit stop and get refreshments. I do wish they would add an ice machine. The tent was the best I have ever stayed in. All awesome trip for the family. We attended both the BBQ and the breakfast. It had been a little better to habe garlic break at dinner. It was overall a top notch experience. I did however wanted to have a petting zoo experiece and even possibly a show in the future. read more

We had an amazingly Great Time Soo Relaxing and Peacefull Only thing is The jeep tour there wasnt alot if Animals out Although still Great We stayed the night And the room was so attention to Detail Very clean and organized Dinner was good Thank you for the Great relaxation read more