![]() 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). Distant tents are best for avoiding animal noises at night. Regardless of the season, bring some warm clothes to deal with chilly morning weather. Rooms and tents do not have TVs, phones or USB ports. Wi-Fi is very spotty and cellular service is not available for Verizon customers. Animal noises are loud and can be continuous throughout the night. The provided space heater doesn’t work that well for the large interior space. Even though we went in September the tent was freezing when we woke. Cons Tents have single walled canvas sides and double walled roofs that do not retain heat that well. The vehicle portion of the safari lasts around two hours and is very enjoyable. The safaris use modified old military vehicles and can hold up to 13 guests. Dinner is served outside in banquet format and offers several options. On site vehicles can take guests and luggage to and from their tent/room. Pros Tents are large and have quality furniture Guest vehicles are not allowed in the tent areas or near attractions. Our tent had a king bed and matching “African themed” furniture. The tents are situated 100 ft or so apart to provide privacy and to minimize neighbor noises. We decided that the glamping option was the best so we stayed in a tent. ![]() Hilton Grand Vacations Club on the Las Vegas Strip.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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