A new year, a new adventure as travelers can sleep close to wild animals in the safari park
Those with safari dreams can take those dreams to the next level in the new year by sleeping next to lions, tigers, even rhinos in African-style huts.
Guests can take part in a unique accommodation experience at West Midlands Safari Park in the United Kingdom, as reported by SWNS news agency.
A series of 34 luxurious African-style cabins allow guests to get up close and personal with exotic animals.
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“Visitors can wake up just steps away from nine different species of animals and feel like they’re in Kenya – despite being just a few miles from the Black Country,” SWNS said, referring to the region in England’s West Midlands.
Safari Lodges first opened to guests in 2021, with only eight bedrooms in the facility; they were originally surrounded elephants and cheetahs.
Travelers can get up close and personal with some of the world’s most exotic creatures at a safari park in England. (SWNS)
Since the location opened, the safari park has added guests the opportunity to view giraffes, rhinos, red pandas, tigers and lions from their enclosures.
Another eight cottages were added earlier this year with additional views of kingfishers and wild dogs — making it the first of its kind in Europe, SWNS said.
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As a holiday special, this year’s UK venue hosted an annual Santa Safari — with the promise of “[transporting] families to the heart of the North Pole.”
Safari Lodges attraction for the second year in a row won by Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Award.
While views from accommodation may vary, each room is said to overlook one of the exotic enclosures. (SWNS)
“This is the second year in a row that we have won this accolade based on customer reviews, so it’s the best recommendation we could have achieved and we’re honored to be listed as a guest favorite once again,” Vikki Green, Lodge Marketing Manager, said. is for SWNS.
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“I am immensely proud of all the team who helped win this award, from our host guests and reception staff, to the kitchen team and housekeepers.”
The safari website mentions “a mix of luxury lodges and premium cabins, designed to give you an up close and immersive nocturnal wildlife experience like no other.”
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The houses offer a variety of views, depending on where each house is located.
Safari Lodges offer close-up views of giraffes, rhinos, red pandas, tigers and lions. (SWNS)
The two-bedroom, first-floor bathroom Rhino lodge, for example, offers guests a secluded “relaxation nest” and a floor plan with panoramic views of the rhino habitat.
The giraffe lodges feature first-floor balconies that give guests the opportunity to “come face-to-face” with eight 19-foot-tall Rothschild giraffes, SWNS noted.
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Other accommodation locations overlook elephant and cheetah habitats — while two more lodges are located next to red panda habitats.
“It’s a real team effort every day to ensure we’re creating amazing and memorable experience for our guests,” Green also said.
Guests can enjoy African-style cabins that bring them up close to some of the world’s most exotic creatures. (SWNS)
“It’s fantastic to see all the lovely feedback and we look forward to welcoming new and returning visitors in the future.”
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Fox News Digital has reached out to West Midlands Safari Park for further comment.
