Tour Introduction
Slumber Safari Werribee Open Range Zoo 10 am departure second trip by requestHighlights
A fully-hosted program including a safari tour of the savannah and behind-the-scenes animal experiences*
An African-inspired dinner and breakfast
One night’s accommodation in a luxury lodge, with private bathroom, twin share only
Adults only evening at the zoo
Inclusions
Return coach travel from Melbourne on Rosa 11
Two course lunch at Shadowfax Winery
Two days access to Werribee Open Range Zoo
A fully-hosted program including a safari tour of the savannah and behind-the-scenes animal experiences*
An African-inspired dinner and cooked breakfast
One night’s accommodation in a luxury lodge, twin share with private bathroom
Refreshments on arrival
Complimentary glass of sparkling wine
15% discount in the Village Trader Zoo shop
Notice
*This is a twin share experience. All the lodges have a queen bed and two king singles. So come with a friend or be prepared to make a new one.
*Luggage - Due to limited luggage space, please ensure you bring a small suitcase / cabin bag. Think standard carry-on aircraft dimensions.
*Animal experiences may vary slightly on each Slumber Safari.
*Basic Fitness Rating - A basic level of fitness is necessary for these tours. Typically, a day of walking entails approximately 10,000 steps and you should be capable of boarding and disembarking coaches, trains and boats unaided as well as managing steps and uneven terrain including cobblestones and unsurfaced roads and paths.
Itinerary
Day 1 Wednesday 16 September
Melbourne – Werribee (L,D)
9:30 am meet your tour hostess and fellow travellers at the designated Bus– Southern Cross Coach Terminal, 205 Spencer Street, Melbourne. We go straight for a safari tour at the zoo on the savana.
Early winter warmer 2 course lunch at Shadowfax Winery. Trust me its delicious and everyone raved about it.
Embark on a magical experience with two days of hosted animal experiences, including a late afternoon safari tour of the stunning open range savannah amongst beautiful African animals.
Relax and take in the magnificent views with a glass of sparkling wine at the Safari Lodge accommodation, followed by an African-inspired dinner. Spend the rest of our evening toasting marshmallows by the campfire, with the opportunity to explore the Zoo after dark on a private tour just for lodge guests.
Overnight – Slumber Safari in heated lodges
Day 2 Thursday 17th September
Werribee - Melbourne (B)
Wake to the views of the open plains and the sounds of our animals and indulge in a freshly cooked hot breakfast before the animal adventures continue with a private morning tour and special experience. This was one of the highlights for our group last time. We check out around 10am and have all day to enjoy the zoo. Keeper talks are through out the day and include elephants, lions, cheetahs, gorilla, zebras and hippos.
Zoos Victoria's herd of nine Asian Elephants recently made its historic journey from Melbourne Zoo to its new 21-hectare habitat in wonderful Werribee. We will discover the elephants in their new world-class, open-range home.
Travelling back to Melbourne late afternoon. Return around 5pm.
This tour was sold out in 24 hrs last time so please get in quick if you would like to come. Everyone raved about it last time and the feedback was phenomenal. Come with a friend or make a new one as its all twin share with a queen bed and two king singles. Perfect mother-daughter adventure as well. A must-do for animal lovers.