That way, as soon as our tour was over, we’d be able to go eat. While making our reservations online, we had also made lunch reservations at the on-site restaurant, Savannah Cafe, for 1 pm. Since we were visiting in early September, we had decided to book the second tour of the day (a 10 am start time) to avoid having to bear the stifling heat that Santa Rosa is known for.
I totally get it, what an epic and fun way to celebrate your day! It turns out, a lot of other patrons had the same idea–in our tour group of 12 people, there were 2 other people celebrating their birthdays as well. My family and I booked a safari tour to celebrate my sister’s 27th birthday. I had been yearning to go to Safari West for years and was finally able to find an excuse to visit this year! This allows adventurous visitors looking to “glamp” to enhance their visit even more by sleeping to the sounds of the nearby animals. Lastly, there are luxury canvas tents available for rent on the property. If you’re looking for an even more immersive experience, you can opt for the nighttime safari to encounter all the nocturnal animals. If you’d like to experience more, Safari West does offer a variety of deeper encounters as well as behind-the-scenes walking tours that take visitors around the preserve and gets patrons up close and personal to some of the animals.
During these 3 hours, you can expect to see animals such as cheetahs, rhinos, hyenas, oryx, gazelle, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, and more. On the 3-hour wildlife day tour, your adventure will consist of a 2-hour guided safari ride as well as a 1-hour guided walk. Most people who visit Safari West will opt for either a classic day tour or an overnight stay. The park has a private parking lot available for day tour visitors and overnight guests. Santa Rosa is located in Sonoma County and is situated just over an hour north of San Francisco, CA. The Safari West wildlife park is located in the outskirts of Santa Rosa, CA, about 20 minutes outside of the city center.