Sam McClymont lives out an African Safari dream – in Canberra
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If an African Safari is on your bucket list, including incredible animal encounters and five-star luxury lodges, then Sam McClymont has the ultimate experience for you.
Once in a lifetime opportunities await, without the need for a passport!
Location:
Canberra, ACT
Costs:
Jamala Wildlife Lodge www.jamalawildlifelodge.com.au
Rooms start at $1795 per night for 2 adults, including high tea four-course dinner, drinks, breakfast, guided tour and discounts on all animal encounters
Meet a Cheetah experience starts at $193 per person
Prices correct at 30.05.26
Highlights:
Escape to the wild heart of the nation's capital, Canberra, with Jamala Wildlife Lodge. Nestled within the National Zoo & Aquarium, just minutes from the city centre, they offer a truly unforgettable overnight safari experience.
There are three magnificent accommodation areas. Imagine waking up to the gentle purr of a tiger, the majestic gaze of a lion, a cheetah grooming his fur or a sun bear playing with a coconut! A large glass wall is all that separates your unique Jungle Bungalow suite and the zoo habitats. Perhaps the Giraffe Treehouses are more your style, where you can feed your new, long-necked friend directly from your private balcony! The third option is the beautiful uShaka Lodge, with its own shark tank, stunning lounge area looking over Colobus monkeys, pool, spa and tropical gardens. Every room and bungalow is exquisitely designed with luxurious touches, bespoke African themed furniture and lavish king-sized beds, ensuring your stay is anything but ordinary.
Your all-inclusive escape features high-tea and exclusive zoo tours, bringing you closer to creatures from around the world. But the real magic unfolds with the add on of an animal encounter. Sam got to meet a cheetah up close – a truly "wow" moment that also supports vital conservation projects.
As night falls, Jamala comes alive! Guests are invited to a four-course feast, fit for a king, where you might find white lions snoozing peacefully by your dinner table. Meals and drinks are all part of your seamless, luxurious stay. Plus, parents can even enjoy their dinner while the zoo's wonderful guides take the kids on their own exploring tour!
Whether you're celebrating a milestone, an anniversary, or simply surprising that special someone, Jamala Wildlife Lodge promises a bucket-list stay you'll never forget.
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