Safari Lodge & Suite

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Safari Lodge & Suite

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  • Excellent 972
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  • All languages ( 1,046 )
  • French ( 1,035 )
  • English ( 9 )
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  • Dutch ( 1 )

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" Upgrade your stay at La Fleche and book "Keeper for one day". It was so special! "

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" Book in advance to avoid higher rates. "

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" Artic Lodge is truly amazing "

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Le Safari Suite est un concept d'hôtel inédit composé de 12 suites spacieuses Premium ou Deluxe offrant chacune la vue sur le territoire des lions ou des guépards grâce à une large baie vitrée. Pour parfaire votre séjour, le Safari Suite vous propose un restaurant face aux guépards ou encore un bar au coin du feu et face aux lions pour déguster l'un de nos cocktails à la carte. Un lieu de vie et de partage à vivre en face à face avec les félins emblématiques de l'Afrique !

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Safari Lodge & Suite – Zoo de La Flèche

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Founded in 1946, « La Flèche » Zoo was the first private zoo to emerge in France. 14 hectares, 1,200 animals, including 150 species, the park gathers every year nearly 200,000 visitors. In 2013, the Zoo innovates and offers a unique experience through the creation of four lodges welcoming visitors in search of adventure, excitement and change of scenery in the heart of the wildlife areas lodges. The colors of Northern Canada or Indonesia, very close with the animals, nestled in the forest of conifers or lush bamboo, lodges « La Flèche » Zoo is as an invitation to travel. What we like !: « La Flèche » Zoo offers tailor-made services for an unforgettable stay.

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If you are looking for a unique place to stay in La Flèche, in the Sarthe region, Authentic Hotels & Cruises has selected the best establishments for you. To do this, our teams have carefully studied the quality of the welcome and services offered by the hotels in La Flèche. One of our favourites is the Safari Lodge & Suite - Zoo de La Flèche. This hotel in La Flèche - which we have rated as a "Place with character" - will charm you with its architecture, its landscape, its decoration and its comfort. At Authentic Hotels & Cruises we strive to recommend hotels in La Flèche that meet all your criteria. On the Authentic Hotels & Cruises site, you can book directly this hotel in La Flèche. Safari Lodge & Suite - Zoo de La Flèche will welcome you for an unforgettable stay.

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Glamping Safari-Lodge

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2 beds queen size 160x200, 4 single beds 80x200 on the floor above

bathroom in the Lodge, with shower, sink, hair dryer and water closet

2 parental rooms with double beds and 1 large children's room for 4 people

Avis clients sur le glamping Safari-Lodge

  • 2 double beds (160×200)
  • 4 single beds (80×200) on the floor above
  • gas cooker: oven & hotplate
  • cafetiere ( Senseo), kettle
  • crockery (sink in common areas )
  • for sanitary reasons there are no basic products such as salt, oil etc in the kitchenette)
  • private bathroom in the lodge
  • water closet in the lodge
  • 3 to 4 steps of stairs
  • each lodge has a private garden area
  • Heating : no , but very warm comforters and blankets
  • Electricity : yes
  • Surface of 90m²
  • campfire in front of your accommodation (with barbecue grill)

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  • 4 people: € 195
  • 5 people: € 215
  • 6 people: € 235
  • 7 people: € 255
  • 8 people: € 275
  • French school holidays, bank holiday weekends / long weekends: + € 20
  • baby (0-23 months): free
  • dogs welcome, free of charge, kept on a leash
  • arrival from 5 p.m., departure before 11 a.m.

The Family Ecolodge is a place where you can take your time to enjoy your stay and to log off from your screens.  For this reason, bookings can only be made from 2 nights (excluding public holidays) and 3 nights in July and August . 

  • Breakfast (delivered directly to your accommodation each morning)
  • Beds made before arrival
  • Final cleaning
  • Wood and firelighters for your campfire
  • current expenditures (water, electricity, gas)
  • all the services proposed at the reception
  • board games, playgrounds and old wooden games
  • Children activities (during school holiday) and animal feeding (every morning)
  • tourist tax: 0.35 € per night and per adult
  • stay cancellation insurance

Discovering the Lodge Safari is to experience an atypical stay, camping in a comfortable version. Enjoy an evening in the middle of nature around the campfire, roasting marshmallows. This is the spirit of Glamping proposed by this spacious Safari Lodge. Indeed, it is an authentic safari lodge tent of about 90 m2, with 3 bedrooms: 2 master bedrooms with double beds 160×200 and an upper floor with 4 single beds. For your comfort, private bathroom and kitchen in the tent; for 4 to 8 people. When luxury and camping come together … it’s the Glamping version Family Ecolodge.

The Spirit of our Lodges, "Out of Africa"

Safari tents and lodges are accommodations fully integrated into nature. On their side, wild animals (squirrels, dormice, birds of all kinds) have integrated these accommodations into their natural habitat, and can therefore evolve on the roof, under the terrace or around the accommodation. In the same way, you stay in the countryside, in a canvas accommodation, in which you will hear all the sounds of nature and the environment. In the countryside it is normal to hear cows bellowing, dogs barking, a farmer harvesting his field or making hay, the sound of rain falling on the roof of the tent, thunder etc. Sleeping in these canvas accommodations sometimes means hearing the sounds of nature or the countryside, so it’s not suitable if you need absolute silence to sleep!

The safari lodge tent is a vacation rental of the Family Ecolodge, the eco-insolite lodge located in Puisaye, between the Loire Valley and Bourgogne. Here the vacations are ecological, authentic and unusual. The Ecolodge is located in the old farms of La Borde, between Briare, St Fargeau and Treigny, and about twenty minutes from Gien or Guédelon.

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The spirit of Family Ecolodge glamping is to be able to enjoy the pleasures of camping (nature atmosphere, calm, resourcing), without having the disadvantages. Here the Safari-Lodge is furnished, has a bathroom, you can enjoy a sauna … in short, a little air of luxury at the farm!

Alliance of cotton canvas and raw wood, the Safari Lodge glamping tent, seems to be straight out of Out of Africa! It is spacious and extremely comfortable, enough to seduce people in search of adventure and communion with nature… The spirit of our Family Ecolodge is everywhere: authentic art of living far from the stress of urban life, a human-sized welcome in the tradition of guest houses, careful decoration. The cosy interior is reminiscent of the charm of old-fashioned family homes and their unique atmosphere, thanks to accessories and furniture found here and there that almost make you forget that you are camping! Enjoying a shady location and vegetation, it is arranged on a wooden floor insulating from the ground and have a corner garden lounge & relaxation outside. Glamping in France at Family Ecolodge, and your family camping trip is made easy.

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Qu’est-ce qu’un “Ecolodge”  ou “Eco-Lodge” ? C’est une structure d’hébergement à taille humaine dont l’objectif est de minimiser les impacts négatifs liés au tourisme en:

  • préservant l’environnement local
  • privilégiant l’économie locale
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  • adoptant une conception et une gestion écologique

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Par téléphone: du lundi – Samedi 10h à 12h et 17h à 19h

Tél. : 07 85 08 47 30

Adresse: 6 et 10 chemin de La Borde 45420 Batilly-en-Puisaye (France)

L’Ecolodge est situé à 45 minutes au sud de l’Ile de France, entre Briare (Loiret – Centre) et Guédelon (Treigny – Yonne – Bourgogne), entre Paris et Lyon

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  • Location insolite pour fêter son anniversaire
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Cerza Safari Lodge

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" If you value comfort and space go for a lodge. For something unique and an adventure try a zoobertory. "
" Best views - either looking over to monkey island and rhino or views of the pond area "

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A VIP adventure at Cerza Safari Park

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Updated on 26 January 2024

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Experienced by Cindy and Anthony, their two boys Sacha and Ilan and their goddaughter Hannah

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School’s out for summer and sunny days are upon us! With longer days and more relaxed rules, we decided to treat our two boys Sacha and Ilan and our goddaughter Hannah to a sleepover they’d never forget at Cerza Safari Park. Here’s our account of our out-of-the-ordinary family experience with the animals…

A safari lodge with terrace overlooking the savannah 

Our wooden safari lodge is so cosy!  Designed to give us an up-close and personal overnight wildlife experience like no other, we feel transported to the heart of a real savannah… in the Pays d’Auge! The terrace offers spectacular panoramic views overlooking camels grazing before our eyes. Captivated, the kids have definitely entered a land of adventure!  

A n encounter with lovable wallabies

Off we go! We decide to explore our surroundings and surprisingly come across the cutest wallabies peacefully napping under the lodges. Belonging to the same mammal family as kangaroos, these little guys steal our hearts with their super sweet faces.

a fun-filled Day ahead

Tomorrow is the big day, and will be a great surprise for the kids. The accommodation package we have booked includes a VIP safari; a hands-on experience which offers a unique insight into what life is like as a zookeeper. This guided tour on a cart provides exclusive behind-the-scenes access that enables kids to enjoy both the wonders of wildlife and the world of zookeeping!

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Let the aventure  begin!

After a delicious breakfast, we meet Clémence, our guide for the day. We join her in the cart branded ‘VIP safari’, itching to experience this behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of a zookeeper. Clémence reminds us the safety rules to follow when we enter the animals’ enclosures. All kind of animals from the four corners of the planet roam freely here with a wild instinct so we had better watch out! Our safari begins. As we go through the first gate, we feel extremely lucky to have exclusive access to areas rarely seen by the general public.  

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Breakfast with Spectacled bears

As we enter the spectacled bears’ sanctuary, they immediately run towards us as if they were waiting for their breakfast! They heard us coming and sense we have treats for them. Clémence picks up a large bucket at the back of the cart filled with fruits, vegetables and granules. The kids get to feed the bears some delicious snacks and we all spend a wonderful time getting to know the only surviving species of bear native to South America. We move on to the deers’ enclosure to feed them while carefully listening to the guide’s captivating anecdotes on her career and animal behaviors, highlighting her dedication to animal welfare.  

Learning about Wildlife conservation

The good thing about a morning tour is that animals are quite active and it feels like they actually enjoy the keeper’s visit! The polar bears are particularly friendly. The kids’ reaction encountering the largest living land carnivore is exuberant. They also understand polar bears are under threat due to the loss of their habitat and the importance of taking care of the environment as it has a significant impact on the lives of animals. Clémence gives us precious information about wildlife conservation, a major focus of the zoo involved in breeding programs for species at risk of extinction. What an immersive experience for our family!  

CERZA SAFARI PARK

Tucked away in the picturesque Pays d’Auge , this safari park is home to some 800 wild animals across almost 150 acres of land dedicated to the breeding and reproduction of endangered species.

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VIP safari and overnight stay in a lodge – Cerza Safari Park Départementale 143, 14100 Hermival-les-Vaux cerza.com

PRICES 2024

VIP safari: (lodge residents only): €199 for six people max – 2h

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Overnight stay in a safari lodge  (breakfasts and the park entrances included)

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Overnight stay in a premium safari lodge  (breakfasts and the park entrances included)

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Open all year round (date to be confirmed with the team of the Cerza Safari Park)

Catering at Cerza Safari Park available

Opening Times

Cerza Safari Park is usually open every day from February to November

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Holiday on a special estate!

Luxury accommodations suitable for 4 - 6 persons with private bathroom., glamping resort with private bathroom  , domaine la douce france.

For anyone who loves nature, luxury and comfort, the estate is a wonderful place to have time for yourself and each other. Enjoy the outdoors to the fullest and stay in a luxury Lodge with private bathroom or the spacious Gîte. The Domaine is located in the beautiful French countryside near historic cities such as Auch and Toulouse and the beautiful landscape of the Pyrenees. 9 accommodations (8 Lodges and a Gîte) have been realized on the 23 hectares of hilly countryside and offer a unique exclusive Glamping and outdoor experience. The small scale gives you the opportunity to meet other guests and children can play outside with each other and discover the estate. Close friendships develop here in a short time! We would like to welcome you in the wonderful South of France, à bientôt,

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Outdoor living with the luxury and comfort of a hotel.

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"Real holiday in a little paradise"

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Enjoy pure flavors and delicious drinks in the "Hangar"

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Stay in an oasis of peace in one of the many beautiful romantic spots on the domain.

Surroundings

Discover the peace & charm of the French countryside. Visit a historic city or take a day trip to rugged Pyrenean nature.

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The floor plan gives an impression of the estate, accommodations and facilities.

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1 - Parking space 2 - LowerAccommodation  3 - Playground 4 - "Hangar" outdoor kitchen 5 - Cottage 6 - Swimming pool / playground 7 - Sailing lake 8 - Chess game 9 - Fishing lake 10 - Upper Accommodation 

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Spend the night in a Lodge with the animals of the African Savannah

In a setting as exceptional as it is original, Le PAL invites you to extend your stay in the purest tradition of the camps of the great African reserves! PAL Lodges are directly inspired by the reserves of Southern Africa: Zimbabwe, Malawi, Botswana, Zambia, South Africa...

Perched in the vegetation or overlooking the African lake, the Lodges promise to live a unique experience. From your terrace, you discover species that you would never have had the opportunity to see in such conditions. Impalas and wildebeests, zebras, greater kudus, oryx, ostriches, cranes for some, hippos, pelicans... for others, evolve in semi-freedom before your eyes, Africa is there!

PAL Lodges contribute to the conservation of biodiversity. €0.50 per night is donated to the Le PAL Nature Foundation.

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Indian summer at the PAL Lodges

The park closes its doors at the beginning of October but the Lodges remain open on weekends in October and during the All Saints holidays. The animal park being privatized during this period, it is a unique opportunity to discover the wildlife in an intimate way and to exchange with the keepers.

The + of the offer

  • Access to the animal park exclusively for Lodgers (attractions closed)
  • Closeness to animals
  • Privileged exchanges with trainers
  • Fun and educational activities during the day

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In its magnificent African decor, the restaurant "Le Tanganika" welcomes you for a gourmet and exotic break during your dinners and breakfasts. Comfortably installed on your panoramic terrace, enjoy delicious cocktails and refreshments while contemplating the marvelous spectacle of the savannah and its inhabitants: antelopes, zebras, ostriches, cranes...

Enjoy an aperitif on the terrace of Tanganika in front of wild animals

Discover his stories !

Explore the African savannah differently through the stories of the Lodges. A complete immersion in the heart of these atypical accommodations.

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The Night Safari

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Dine in the heart of Africa!

Discover the pal savana reserve.

In a setting as exceptional as it is original, the PAL animal park invites you to extend your stay at the zoo by spending the night in the purest tradition of the camps of the great African animal reserves.

The advantages of the hotel:

  • The capacity of the family suites
  • Evening entertainment in the bar
  • The playground for children
  • Observation of different animals

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Free stay for babies

If your request requires a suite or a PSH Lodge, we invite you to contact the Savana reception on 0470487262, the Lodge Reception on 0470487200.

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Situated in Lamothe-Fénelon, 21 km from Sarlat-la-Canéda Train Station and 30 km from Merveilles Cave, Cabanes dans les arbres avec spa Lot et Dordogne features accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden with a terrace. The accommodation has a hot tub and a spa bath. The spa and wellness centre at the lodge features a hot tub. Spending a night in Christelle’s tree house has put us back into the dreams we all had as children: living in a beautiful tree house. Luckily, it did not only fulfill our childhood dreams, but also catered for grown-up pleasures: a comfy bed, a whirlpool, a beautiful view. A magical place with lots of attention to detail. Very recommended!

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Set in Lissac et Mouret in the Midi-Pyrénées region and Monkey Forest reachable within 38 km, Travers de Pechméjà offers accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free private parking. The accommodation has a hot tub. The lodge offers a terrace. I have particularly appreciated the discretion of our host couple. Being attentive and responsive to all our needs assuring our comfort. A breathtaking ''Eden'' of nature with an overviewing a bieutiful valley forest that is accessible from the garden. Spacious kingsize bed in tastefully decorated bedroom with a evenly comfortably equiped bathroom. The large swimming pool overviewing the valley has been a unique experience.

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Serving homemade meals upon request, Destination Ailleurs offers accommodation in a yurt located in Castellane. The yurt has a dining table. The private bathroom comes with a shower. You can enjoy a mountain view from the accommodation. Extras include an outdoor seating area. unique experience in nature in beautiful yurts within reach of the Verdun Gorge.

LES LODGES TAIZEN, séjour SPA- sans enfants

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Set 46 km from Marseille Saint-Charles Train Station, LES LODGES TAIZEN, séjour SPA- sans enfants offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden and air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

Les Cabanes Girondines-Lodges & Spa

With Stone Bridge reachable in 18 km, Les Cabanes Girondines-Lodges & Spa provides accommodation, a restaurant, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. Fantastik/amazing location, great food, private parking, very nice pool with sunbeds, very helpfull and kind owner family (incl. the dog Scott) ;-)! Had a big 4 Pers. cabin for 3 adults with our own large spa overlooking the wineyards of Chateau Lafarge and only 1,5 km from Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte (awarded as the best wineyard In the world for the last 4 years). We would very much like to come back to this amazing and ‘hitten gem’!

Cabane des pachous

Boasting garden views, Cabane des pachous features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace, around 43 km from Circuit Paul Ricard. This property offers access to table tennis. Free private parking is available at the lodge .

GÎTE LA MOUNTAGNA

GÎTE LA MOUNTAGNA is set in Peyroules and offers barbecue facilities. This lodge has a garden and free private parking. The lodge consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The peace. The quiet. The beauty of the location. And, as a bonus, the friendliness and attentiveness of the hosts. Wish we'd arranged to stay longer

LOVE AND BULLES

Situated in Le Fleix, 19 km from Bergerac Train Station and 20 km from Château des Vigiers Golf Course, LOVE AND BULLES features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a spa and wellness centre. This lodge has a private pool, a garden and free private parking.

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Camping du garlaban, lodge in aubagne.

8.3 Very good 1,281 reviews

The camping site is amazing!! The location is beautiful, so peaceful!! We stayed in one of the tented lodges, the name was Kenya and it was great!! We would 100 % go back for another stay in the future!

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9.6 Exceptional 20 reviews

We had an amazing experience at Les Lodges de Saint Cassien! The rooms were tastefully furnished, spacious, and incredibly comfortable. The view from the pool was truly breathtaking, making our stay all the more special. The hosts were incredibly warm and generous, always available to assist. The hotel's location was perfect, close to many attractions and sites. We will definitely return here in the future and wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking an exceptional experience in this area.

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8.1 Very good 392 reviews

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8.8 Fabulous 567 reviews

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8.1 Very good 311 reviews

Great location close to railway station, bakery, cafe and small supermarket. A good swimming pool within a mile. Lots of open space around the lodges. Beds were clean and comfortable. Kitchen was pretty well equipped. Site was nice and cool and shaded in the mornings and in the evening. Good areas for petanque, basketball, volleyball etc - equipment available to borrow at reception.

The location the lodges amenities exceptional Staf very helpful and friendly felt very welcome.

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Very welcoming accommodating staff. Safe car free environment for children Excellent amenities, great restaurant, play areas, variety of pools Accomodation very well equipped We were a family group of 12 and had 3 lodges next to each other Great to have the jacuzzi in our 2nd week.

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8.4 Very good 71 reviews

Beautiful place in the hills with a fantastic view over the wineyards and (a glimpse of) the harbour of Bandol. The Lodge (we rented “le Ponant”) was simple, but nicely decorated, ckean and very cosy. We enjoyed the stay very much.

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Concerned to sustain the business of the park, to satisfy and retain customers, for fifteen years renovating and investment policy of the “Zoo de La Fleche” enabled the zoo to rank among the top ten French zoos and install the park in its role as a major economic and tourism player in the West of France.

ZOO DE LA FLÈCHE, SAFARI LODGE

Economic and tourism context has changed in recent years : diversification of tourism offers, hard competition with major sites in neighboring regions, changing customer expectations. With this in mind, the “Zoo de La Fleche” must react, adapt, and continue to develop innovative in order to maintain its leadership. 

The first lodge was built in 2012, we wanted to be able to offer our visitors something different, a chance for them to feel that they are enjoying a real experience with the animals, rather than simply watching them. Plus it bring extra income to the zoo which we can put back in to things such as improving the animal enclosures.

The high-end lodges are set within an enclosed area within the zoo for security so while you can enjoy your own private garden, a bedroom and terrace and an outdoor shower, you can’t leave the compound. However the lodges are arranged so that you can’t see one from another and you feel like you are all alone with the animals.

Each lodge is themed according to the animals they overlook – so most of them have a colonial, on-safari feel with an Asian, North African or Canadian theme. Meanwhile Arctic Lodge, adjacent to the polar bear enclosure, is more like a luxurious ski lodge with fur throws, an open fireplace and a semi-submerged master bedroom so that you can watch the bears swim right past. It also has an outdoor hot tub. The lodges are made from sustainable materials and some include items specially commissioned from Canadian, Indonesian and African artisans. There are also three cosy lodges set four metres above “Nosy Komba" island - an enclosed area of the zoo where lemurs run freely around the paths among the guests.

While they vary in size, design and décor they each include a comfy master bedroom with king-sized bed and a separate cosy cabin with bunk beds – some of which are stacked three high and others have their own viewing windows so kids can watch the animals from their beds. Each cabin also has a proper-sized living room or area and a kitchen, plus a luxurious bathroom with double sinks and huge showers.

A beautifully-presented three-course dinner made by a local gastronomic restaurant and self-served in the lodge is included in the price, as well as breakfast. Extras such as lobster, champagne and flowers can be ordered for special occasions.

Lodges have been very successful – they’re open all year round (361 days out of 365 – they are closed Christmas and New Year) and are usually booked up around a year in advance.

That’s why "Zoo de La Flèche” wants to become the first “Zoological Resort” in the world by combining the referents of animal park with luxury lodges. This is a unique and innovative concept, due in particular to the technical prowess of accommodations.

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I went on a budget and a luxury safari in Africa. Here's how they compare — and the one thing you really need to look for when booking.

Posted: March 14, 2024 | Last updated: March 14, 2024

<ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>I have been on two glamping safari trips in Africa on two very different budgets.</strong></li><li>My all-inclusive stay was great but my cheaper glamping experience was fine, too. </li><li>Private game reserves are actually the most important thing to splurge on, not accommodations. </li></ul><p>I've been on two <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mistakes-tourists-make-south-africa-safari-from-local-expert-2023-11">African safari trips</a>. Both involved glamping but on completely different budgets.</p><p>My first more affordable trip, a lodge in South Africa with separate safari excursions, cost me about $1,100. My second, an all-inclusive lodge in Tanzania, cost me about $4,000 after a 50% off deal.</p><p>Here's how the two compare and what I think you should look for before you <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mistakes-tourists-make-south-africa-safari-from-local-expert-2023-11">plan an African safari</a>.</p><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/budget-vs-luxury-safari-africa-private-game-reserves-2024-3">Business Insider</a></div>

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  • My all-inclusive stay was great but my cheaper glamping experience was fine, too. 
  • Private game reserves are actually the most important thing to splurge on, not accommodations. 

I've been on two African safari trips . Both involved glamping but on completely different budgets.

My first more affordable trip, a lodge in South Africa with separate safari excursions, cost me about $1,100. My second, an all-inclusive lodge in Tanzania, cost me about $4,000 after a 50% off deal.

Here's how the two compare and what I think you should look for before you plan an African safari .

<p>The first time I went on a safari, I went to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/kruger-shalati-hotel-on-bridge-south-africa-kruger-national-park-2020">Kruger National Park</a> in South Africa. I didn't book a tour package, instead opting to stay at affordable lodging and book safari day trips to the park.</p><p>I stayed five nights near Kruger and one night in Johannesburg before my flight home. I spent around $1,100 for lodging, safari tours, a rental car, and food (not including flights).</p><p>After landing in Johannesburg, I rented a car ($130 for five days) to drive to my lodging in Marloth Park, a town bordering the edge of Kruger National Park.</p><p>I was staying at <a href="https://dreamresorts.co.za/hotels-resorts/jackalberry-ridge/explore/">Jackalberry Ridge</a>, a self-catering accommodation with no on-site restaurant, no room service, and limited housekeeping.</p><p>The one-bedroom tents at Jackalberry Ridge go for as low as $80 a night, and two-bedroom tents go for $135.</p><p>When I checked in late, there was no one at the reception desk — just an envelope with my name on it containing my keys and a map.</p>

My affordable safari experience was at Jackalberry Ridge, where some tents cost $80 a night.

The first time I went on a safari, I went to Kruger National Park in South Africa. I didn't book a tour package, instead opting to stay at affordable lodging and book safari day trips to the park.

I stayed five nights near Kruger and one night in Johannesburg before my flight home. I spent around $1,100 for lodging, safari tours, a rental car, and food (not including flights).

After landing in Johannesburg, I rented a car ($130 for five days) to drive to my lodging in Marloth Park, a town bordering the edge of Kruger National Park.

I was staying at Jackalberry Ridge , a self-catering accommodation with no on-site restaurant, no room service, and limited housekeeping.

The one-bedroom tents at Jackalberry Ridge go for as low as $80 a night, and two-bedroom tents go for $135.

When I checked in late, there was no one at the reception desk — just an envelope with my name on it containing my keys and a map.

<p>I had booked a two-bedroom unit (two tents), but my friend couldn't come at the last minute. Since I couldn't change the reservation, I still stayed in the two-bedroom unit and my friend paid her share.</p><p>The campsite came with a small pool to dip in, but it was covered as the weather was pretty cold.</p><p>Each unit had a private bathroom and kitchen in a building separate from the tents, so I needed to leave my tent to use the bathroom at night.</p>

My main tent felt pretty spacious, with a king bed and a living-room area.

I had booked a two-bedroom unit (two tents), but my friend couldn't come at the last minute. Since I couldn't change the reservation, I still stayed in the two-bedroom unit and my friend paid her share.

The campsite came with a small pool to dip in, but it was covered as the weather was pretty cold.

Each unit had a private bathroom and kitchen in a building separate from the tents, so I needed to leave my tent to use the bathroom at night.

<p>This is glamping, so I had access to running water and a flushing toilet. I had hot water, but I found it went from scalding hot to cold in a few seconds.</p><p>I ended up taking quick showers and just washing my hair with cold water, which wasn't ideal since it was a little chilly in the morning.</p><p>It's also worth noting that Jackalberry Ridge was renovated recently, so the issue I had with hot water may have been fixed now.</p>

The bathroom was standard, with a tub, shower, and toilet.

This is glamping, so I had access to running water and a flushing toilet. I had hot water, but I found it went from scalding hot to cold in a few seconds.

I ended up taking quick showers and just washing my hair with cold water, which wasn't ideal since it was a little chilly in the morning.

It's also worth noting that Jackalberry Ridge was renovated recently, so the issue I had with hot water may have been fixed now.

<p><span>The kitchen was well-equipped with things like pots, a microwave, and a sink, so I could cook meals or heat up leftovers. </span></p>

I also had access to a kitchen in the same building as the bathroom.

The kitchen was well-equipped with things like pots, a microwave, and a sink, so I could cook meals or heat up leftovers.

<p>Although I had a rental car and could've done a self-drive safari around Kruger, I didn't trust myself to spot animals while focusing on the roads.</p><p>Instead, I signed up for a couple of day safaris and one night safari. The safari tour prices often don't include the park entrance fee (about $25 per person per day), which I paid when I got to the entrance.</p><p>My three safari trips and park fees came to around $280.</p>

I signed up for a couple of day safaris and did one at night.

Although I had a rental car and could've done a self-drive safari around Kruger, I didn't trust myself to spot animals while focusing on the roads.

Instead, I signed up for a couple of day safaris and one night safari. The safari tour prices often don't include the park entrance fee (about $25 per person per day), which I paid when I got to the entrance.

My three safari trips and park fees came to around $280.

<p>I saw a lot on the safari, including zebras, impalas, kudus, and giraffes. I saw lions and a leopard, although only from afar with binoculars. I even got a glimpse of the elusive rhinoceros.</p><p>I also spent one day taking another popular day trip in the area, the Panorama Route. This scenic road goes past Lisbon Falls and the beautiful Blyde River Canyon. The guided tour was $110.</p><p>As far as my very first safari trip goes, it was great. I got to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/what-safari-in-africa-is-like-tanzania-and-serengeti-tips-photos-2019-3">see the Big Five</a>, even though some of them were pretty far away.</p>

I got to see zebras, giraffes, and more.

I saw a lot on the safari, including zebras, impalas, kudus, and giraffes. I saw lions and a leopard, although only from afar with binoculars. I even got a glimpse of the elusive rhinoceros.

I also spent one day taking another popular day trip in the area, the Panorama Route. This scenic road goes past Lisbon Falls and the beautiful Blyde River Canyon. The guided tour was $110.

As far as my very first safari trip goes, it was great. I got to see the Big Five , even though some of them were pretty far away.

<p>I saw a Travelzoo deal for an all-inclusive safari at <a href="https://taasalodge.com/">Taasa Lodge</a>, a five-star luxury safari in Tanzania.</p><p>The deal was $6,000 for two people for a whole week — the lodge is usually $12,950 for two for seven nights. It was still a splurge, but I'd be saving more than 50% on a bucket-list experience.</p><p>The package came with seven nights of lodging, two safari activities a day, three daily meals, and drinks.</p><p>Still, we spent more than the original advertised price. There are obligatory "daily government park fees" and "daily concession fees" that added about $893 per person to our bill.</p><p>We also had to take a regional flight to get to Taasa, which was more expensive than my rental car in South Africa.</p><p>To redeem the Travelzoo deal, we had to complete our booking through a specific travel agency.</p><p>We ended up opting for an all-inclusive add-on package which includes the $893 fees above, domestic airfares from Arusha to Taasa (which would already cost around $600), and our agency arranging our Tanzanian tourist visa and airport transfers. The add-on also included extra activities at the resort (more on that later).</p><p>Overall, we paid $1,715 per person on top of the $3,000 each for the lodge stay.</p><p>I hadn't anticipated paying so many extras, but it was nice to have someone take care of the logistics of getting to the resort.</p>

For my next safari trip, I leveled up.

I saw a Travelzoo deal for an all-inclusive safari at Taasa Lodge , a five-star luxury safari in Tanzania.

The deal was $6,000 for two people for a whole week — the lodge is usually $12,950 for two for seven nights. It was still a splurge, but I'd be saving more than 50% on a bucket-list experience.

The package came with seven nights of lodging, two safari activities a day, three daily meals, and drinks.

Still, we spent more than the original advertised price. There are obligatory "daily government park fees" and "daily concession fees" that added about $893 per person to our bill.

We also had to take a regional flight to get to Taasa, which was more expensive than my rental car in South Africa.

To redeem the Travelzoo deal, we had to complete our booking through a specific travel agency.

We ended up opting for an all-inclusive add-on package which includes the $893 fees above, domestic airfares from Arusha to Taasa (which would already cost around $600), and our agency arranging our Tanzanian tourist visa and airport transfers. The add-on also included extra activities at the resort (more on that later).

Overall, we paid $1,715 per person on top of the $3,000 each for the lodge stay.

I hadn't anticipated paying so many extras, but it was nice to have someone take care of the logistics of getting to the resort.

<p>When I arrived at the lodge, the staff greeted me with a glass of juice and a wet towel to refresh myself.</p><p>My tent was quite spacious. I especially liked that it had a desk and plenty of outlets I could use to charge my electronics. Our bathroom was behind our bed, and I was glad it was inside the tent this time.</p><p>We also got a butler who kept track of our schedules and made sure we had what we needed.</p>

My tent was luxurious and equipped with a comfortable king bed and a large living room.

When I arrived at the lodge, the staff greeted me with a glass of juice and a wet towel to refresh myself.

My tent was quite spacious. I especially liked that it had a desk and plenty of outlets I could use to charge my electronics. Our bathroom was behind our bed, and I was glad it was inside the tent this time.

We also got a butler who kept track of our schedules and made sure we had what we needed.

<p>The shower's hot water was great and we had double sinks we could get ready at.</p><p>Another perk of the lodge is that we could have staff do our laundry every day, which meant we could pack less clothing.</p>

The bathroom felt spacious, with two sinks and a shower.

The shower's hot water was great and we had double sinks we could get ready at.

Another perk of the lodge is that we could have staff do our laundry every day, which meant we could pack less clothing.

<p>We got breakfast at the buffet in the main lodge unless we were going on a morning safari.</p><p>Most people ate dinner in the dining room, but we could've requested to have food brought to our tent. </p>

There's a main lodge with a communal living room, dining area, and bar.

We got breakfast at the buffet in the main lodge unless we were going on a morning safari.

Most people ate dinner in the dining room, but we could've requested to have food brought to our tent.

<p><span>The pool was on the small side, but certainly had great views. </span></p><p><span>I didn't end up using it as my afternoons were filled with safari, and the mornings and evenings were chilly.</span></p>

We also passed a small pool next to the main lodge.

The pool was on the small side, but certainly had great views.

I didn't end up using it as my afternoons were filled with safari, and the mornings and evenings were chilly.

<p>Safari breakfasts consisted of hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, doughnuts, bacon and sausage, fruits, and orange juice. Staff also made French-press coffee, which we could spike with cream liqueur.</p><p>Our Land Cruiser had a cooler of beers and sodas in the back, too.</p>

On the mornings with an early safari, we had a simple breakfast next to our Land Cruiser.

Safari breakfasts consisted of hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, doughnuts, bacon and sausage, fruits, and orange juice. Staff also made French-press coffee, which we could spike with cream liqueur.

Our Land Cruiser had a cooler of beers and sodas in the back, too.

<p>Taasa is located inside a private game reserve, which means staff can pretty much drive anywhere within it. This was a huge leg up from my day trips in Kruger National Park on my last safari.</p><p>Inside national parks like Kruger or Serengeti, you're only allowed to drive on designated roads for safety reasons (both for the tourists and the animals).</p><p>But in a private reserve, guides can drive offroad. Plus, the guides communicate with each other when they find something special. </p>

At the private game reserve, we got pretty close to wildlife.

Taasa is located inside a private game reserve, which means staff can pretty much drive anywhere within it. This was a huge leg up from my day trips in Kruger National Park on my last safari.

Inside national parks like Kruger or Serengeti, you're only allowed to drive on designated roads for safety reasons (both for the tourists and the animals).

But in a private reserve, guides can drive offroad. Plus, the guides communicate with each other when they find something special.

<p><span>We also left the reserve to spend a couple of days going into Serengeti National Park, as there were things you could only find there instead of within the private reserve.</span></p><p><span>For example, I'd planned my trip to take place during the Great Migration, and I wanted to see wildebeests crossing the Mara River. </span></p><p><span>We also went to Serengeti to find rhinoceros and hippopotamus.</span></p>

We saw a bunch of animals in the private reserve and Serengeti.

We also left the reserve to spend a couple of days going into Serengeti National Park, as there were things you could only find there instead of within the private reserve.

For example, I'd planned my trip to take place during the Great Migration, and I wanted to see wildebeests crossing the Mara River.

We also went to Serengeti to find rhinoceros and hippopotamus.

<p>The main course was usually some type of Western food, and there was always a vegetarian option.</p><p>It would've been nice to be offered more typical Tanzanian dishes, though. For me, part of the fun of traveling is learning about different countries' cuisines.</p><p>I also had access to an open bar in the main lodge. Staff could make simple cocktails, and there was lots of beer and wine. The drinks were all included with the price of the stay (except for fancy Champagnes and select wines).</p>

Every dinner at the resort consisted of three courses: soup, an entrée, and a dessert.

The main course was usually some type of Western food, and there was always a vegetarian option.

It would've been nice to be offered more typical Tanzanian dishes, though. For me, part of the fun of traveling is learning about different countries' cuisines.

I also had access to an open bar in the main lodge. Staff could make simple cocktails, and there was lots of beer and wine. The drinks were all included with the price of the stay (except for fancy Champagnes and select wines).

<p>On one day of the trip, we had a special bush breakfast. It was one of the extra activities we got with that special add-on package.</p><p>Instead of our usual safari breakfast, we had freshly prepared omelets in the wild.</p>

One morning, we had a special breakfast on the plains.

On one day of the trip, we had a special bush breakfast. It was one of the extra activities we got with that special add-on package.

Instead of our usual safari breakfast, we had freshly prepared omelets in the wild.

<p>When you're offroading looking for wild animals, you can end up pretty far from a proper toilet.</p><p>On most safari days, the car stops (when guides think it's safe), and people go behind the car to do their business.</p><p>This was the only time we had this portable toilet while out on a safari. On my budget safari day trips at Kruger, we'd have to wait until we reached a rest-stop facility.</p>

We also got another special treat in the bush that morning — a toilet!

When you're offroading looking for wild animals, you can end up pretty far from a proper toilet.

On most safari days, the car stops (when guides think it's safe), and people go behind the car to do their business.

This was the only time we had this portable toilet while out on a safari. On my budget safari day trips at Kruger, we'd have to wait until we reached a rest-stop facility.

<p><span>After breakfast, we were back in safari mode. </span></p><p><span>We found a family of lions, and as we were in the private reserve, we were able to stay and watch the cubs play for quite a while. </span></p><p><span>At Kruger, when lions are spotted, traffic starts backing up on the road as all the safari cruisers stop to look, so you can't stay too long. </span></p><p><span>Here, we knew no one else would be coming.</span></p>

Again, we spent a lot of time watching lions.

After breakfast, we were back in safari mode.

We found a family of lions, and as we were in the private reserve, we were able to stay and watch the cubs play for quite a while.

At Kruger, when lions are spotted, traffic starts backing up on the road as all the safari cruisers stop to look, so you can't stay too long.

Here, we knew no one else would be coming.

<p>The communication between guides in the private reserve paid off when one spotted a sleeping leopard.</p><p>When our group arrived, the leopard was napping on the tree next to his catch. Eventually, it came down, and we got a better look.</p>

On a different morning, our guide got a tip that another car had found a leopard sleeping.

The communication between guides in the private reserve paid off when one spotted a sleeping leopard.

When our group arrived, the leopard was napping on the tree next to his catch. Eventually, it came down, and we got a better look.

<p>Other activities that were part of our add-on package included a visit to a Maasai village in Kenya and a special happy hour and barbecue dinner.</p><p>And, for our journey home, the travel agency took care of everything, including transfers, until we boarded our international flight.</p>

Our trip ended with a great happy hour and outdoor dinner.

Other activities that were part of our add-on package included a visit to a Maasai village in Kenya and a special happy hour and barbecue dinner.

And, for our journey home, the travel agency took care of everything, including transfers, until we boarded our international flight.

<p>In my opinion, the difference between these two safari trips that's the most worth paying for is being in a private reserve.</p><p>After all, the main reason I <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/africa-vacation-travel-warnings-us-state-department-2019-6">fly to Africa</a> is for the safari, not the glamping.</p><p>I much preferred my lodging at Taasa, mostly because of the bathroom. But if I hadn't had the 50% off deal, I'm not sure the full price would've been worth it. </p><p>Still, it was a wonderful experience, and if I had more money, I may feel differently. Even so, the budget glamping was pretty comfortable and just fine for a week.</p><p>But again, as far as the safari experience goes, the private reserve is hard to beat. Being able to go offroading and get closer to the animals is quite the experience.</p><p>And if luxurious lodges are out of the question, private reserves can also be visited more affordably. Some lodges inside private reserves, like Shindzela or Rhino River Lodge, can cost around $250 per person per night.</p>

My big takeaway is that it's really worth paying to be inside a private reserve.

In my opinion, the difference between these two safari trips that's the most worth paying for is being in a private reserve.

After all, the main reason I fly to Africa is for the safari, not the glamping.

I much preferred my lodging at Taasa, mostly because of the bathroom. But if I hadn't had the 50% off deal, I'm not sure the full price would've been worth it.

Still, it was a wonderful experience, and if I had more money, I may feel differently. Even so, the budget glamping was pretty comfortable and just fine for a week.

But again, as far as the safari experience goes, the private reserve is hard to beat. Being able to go offroading and get closer to the animals is quite the experience.

And if luxurious lodges are out of the question, private reserves can also be visited more affordably. Some lodges inside private reserves, like Shindzela or Rhino River Lodge, can cost around $250 per person per night.

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