Name: Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains
Address: Obley Road, Dubbo, Dubbo, Dubbo, 2830, Australia
Rating: 9

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Red Earth Estate

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Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains

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Definitely recommend staying in one of the animal view lodges- waking up to the animals is such a unique and incredible experience, we spent a lot of time just watching the animals! Food was excellent, activities were a great addition, and the staff really went above and beyond to help us out. Overall an amazing time and well worth a visit

Amazing unique experience

Truly an awesome immersive experience! As we arrived at our Zebra lodge, a rhino ambled past, shortly followed by an ostrich, then a couple of lazy giraffes. The low fences mean you are looking straight out onto the 'Savannah'.

Our stay at Zoofari Lodge far exceeded our expectations. The tour guide, chef, staff, and all the zookeepers we met have such a passion for animals and their jobs. Why wouldn't they? After speaking to the young man whose job it is to bath elephants every morning, I now want to change professions.

Having travelled around Africa, the Dubbo Western Plains lodge stacks up with some of the best. The glamping tents are luxurious with comfy giant beds and fluffy towels. Plus, a box of goodies to snack on. The meals were generous and delicious. And the behind-the-scenes interactions were fantastic - a night visit to the lions, feeding a hungry hippo, and offering carrots to the gentle giraffes.

Our only regret is we didn't book for 2 nights. It would have a been nice to sit longer watching the animals graze and maybe take a dip in the pool.

Far Exceeded our Expectations

From the moment you arrive via the Zoofari gate, this experience is first class. It will blow your mind. The lodges are super comfortable, we arrived on a 39 degree stinker and the aircon was up to the job. We were in the Zebra lodge.
The view over the Savannah from our lodge was out of this world. Zebras, Ostriches, Rhinos, Giraffes, Antelopes.
You can go to Africa in our own back yard of NSW. The animals are all amazing. The staff are champions, nothing is too much trouble and they are such a lot of fun. So knowledgeable about the zoo and the animals. Go and support this fantastic place. Included in the package is a three course delicious dinner, breakfast (my coeliac needs were very well catered for), animal encounter experiences, night safari, morning feeding safari. Also a 2 day Zoo pass with push bike hire included.
The Zoofari clubhouse is very well appointed with a swimming pool, bar and restaurant. Please do yourself a favour and do this, you won’t regret it.

Absolutely First Class

We would highly recommend staying at Dubbo Zoo the staff and accommodation was fantastic. All the meals were excellent more food than we could eat. The bathroom was fantastic and the bed was so comfortable. The zoo was fantastic and the animals had so much room to roam.

Zoofari stay Dubbo zoo

We stayed as a family as a a special surprise for my husband’s 60th birthday as he has always loved African animals and we are unlikely to get to Africa anytime soon! We all loved every minute of this experience and it was worth every cent. 
The staff went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. The tour guides were excellent particularly Jacob who had the remarkable ability to appear enthusiastic and passionate enough for us to think it was his first night but knowledgeable enough for us to know it wasn’t. He was informative and patient. A real credit to the Zoo! The 2 special tours behind the scenes were amazing. Loved seeing the elephant having a bath and then the giraffe feeding was a lot of fun!
The accommodation was 5 star. We stayed during the 39 degree days and the Zoofari lodges were still cool and pleasant. The bed was absolute bliss and that bath - wow! As for the view of the animals from your private deck that was out of this world. So special! 
The cocktails were very welcomed as was the pool. We have absolutely nothing negative to say about this experience and as someone who has stayed at Jamala (for twice the price) this was not only comparable but better. Congratulations to all you’re doing an amazing job at this special place. Thank you for a wonderful 2 days!

Wow what an experience!

We had a great experience staying in the Zoofari lodge overlooking the savannah.  The giraffe feeding was a highlight for the kids.  And sitting on the deck watching rhinos wander by was amazing.  The staff go out of their way to make sure you have a great experience.

Great Experience

Cabin and crew are all amazing. Food needs a little work but did not detract from the experience.  Guides really knew their stuff and were clearly still in love with their job. Excellent behind the scenes information and tours. Loved it

Zoofari amazing

We booked an animal view glamping tent at Zoofari Lodge.  I note some previous comments where people booked savannah tents (which were behind the animal view tents) and were dissapointed.  Just take care with your booking.  The Savannah tents are also very well appointed and probably a bit cooler because they are in the shade.  The food was exceptional.  The facilities exceptional.  The staff exceptional and the animal experience - Well I think it's the next best thing to Africa.  Best money I ever spent.  Take away the cost of all the inclusions and the accommodation (with that unique view) is very well priced.  Loved it!!!!!

Fantastic from beginning to end

We absolutely loved our stay at Zoofari Lodge The cabins give a luxurious glamping experience overlooking the animals on the savanna. The bed and bath are noteworthy and the view from the deck, especially at sunrise is magnificent. Although ours was a family stay (not in school holidays) I  couldn’t help think it would be very romantic as a couples getaway, The inclusions in the package are exceptional, especially the behind the scenes zoo tours. The food was delicious with the African inspired menu and chance to try crocodile and buffalo and the cocktails were also a winner! If you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to stay at zoofari, do it! It is a luxury experience that is guilt free, knowing the zoo is not for profit organisation that is doing amazing and essential work for conservation on a local and global scale. I highly recommend doing this once in a lifetime experience.

Absolutely amazing must do experience!

My family loved Zoofari lodge. Our beautiful glamping tent looked out on the savsnnah and watching sunrise there was magic. My son who has autism lived the tours and even tried some new foods declaring ‘I love Dubbo!’ My husband and I relaxed with cocktail hour, swam in the pool, and saw animals behind the scenes. It was luxury but also made us feel good about spending our money with a non profit doing great work for animal conservation. Totally recommend this  as a one or two night getaway.

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