If you have always dreamed on going on an African Safari but have been put off by the long distance travel, you can find the next-best thing in the heart of Sonoma County at Safari West. Here you can get up close to a variety of beautiful African animals who call Sonoma home. The animals at Safari West are housed in spacious habitats which mimic what they would be comfortable with in the wild. Interesting species you can observe include giraffe, African buffalo, many types of antelope, cheetahs and caracals, rhinoceros and warthog. Activities at Safari West include game-viewing 4X4 drives, overnight glamping and behind the scenes wildlife adventures.
Safari West , 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, 707 579 2551
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