We were all excited at the thought of seeing exotic African animals up close and roaming free. And since we were paying so much money and reserving a tour spot up over a week in advance, we were really looking forward to this. However, the variety of animals really left much to be desired. Most of the animals they had... more

Safari West offers an amazingly unique experience. The tents are fantastic with velcro "windows" and real wood doors. My sister and I stayed two nights in one of the two handicapped access tents. The handicap access starts with parking right outside the tent, followed by a wheelchair ramp to the front porch from the parking pad. The shower had a... more

1st tip: Find a hotel in town. The tent cabins were ok, despite cold showers, ants, no in room coffee and a very loud heater. For almost $400 it just isn't worth the novelty. Continental breakfast could easily be outdone by your local Best Western. The Unfriendly and uniformative check in/check out staff made it even more difficult to justify... more

Safari West is a large area with animals one would expect to see in Africa: Giraffes, Zebras, Cheetas, Monkeys, Rhinos, .... The owner formally worked in a zoo but did not want this to be like a zoo. So there are no signs telling you the name of animals and the animals have a large area to roam. You are... more

My son and his friend went with my parents on this wonderful adventure. The animals were well taken care of, the grounds were amazing, the staff was great, the accommodations were fabulous and the food was terrific. more

We went on the safari tour thinking it would be similar to the one in Disney's Animal Kingdom (which was pretty impressive to us), but we were blown away at Safari West because we were in direct contact with the animals. Animals would sometimes be right next to our open-air truck. Just a hand reach away, we could have petted... more

This animal safari was rated as a must see. It was just ok. I am a total animal lover, but wasnt impressed. They put you and about 8 or so other people on a "safari jeep" and take you into the yard where there are giraffes, antelopes etc.( these animals can come up to you at any time). Once your... more

This is my second stay at Safari West and this time I brought my 11 year old son. I really like this place - I believe that there is nowhere else like it in the United States! The staff always goes out of their way to be helpful and courteous and the service is exceptional. The safari tents are nice... more

A special birthday celebration is what prompted us to experience Safari West, BUT, by all means, don't wait for a special occasiion! A visit to this unique destination is for any wildlife lover who craves adventure and fun! Knowing ahead of time what to expect should help you decide whether you should visit for the tour and day experience only,... more