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Zoofari Lodge
Country New South Wales - NSW · Australia
Obley Road, Taronga Western Plain ZooView location
9.8/10Excellent179 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/10 9.8
Service9.8/10 9.8
Comfort9.6/10 9.6
Condition9.8/10 9.8
Amenities9.6/10 9.6
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About Zoofari Lodge
With a stay at Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains in Dubbo, you'll be 2. 2 mi (3. 5 km) from Taronga Western Plains Zoo and 4. 7 mi (7. 6 km) from Dubbo Visitors Information Centre. This lodge is 4. 8 mi (7.
6 km) from Dubbo Observatory and 4. 9 mi (7. 8 km) from Macquarie Regional Library. Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily. Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
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Located in Dubbo, Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains is a 1-minute drive from Taronga Western Plains Zoo and 6 minutes from Dubbo Observatory. This lodge is 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Dubbo Visitors Information Centre and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Old Dubbo Gaol.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and sofa beds, and housekeeping is provided daily. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
3:30 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No elevators
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
Private host property
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Pets not allowed
Important information
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You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Taronga Western Plains Zoo
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Dubbo Observatory
4 km / 2.5 mi
Red Earth Estate
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
South Dubbo Dog Park
4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Kester Leonard Leash Free Area
6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Dubbo Visitors Information Centre
7.5 km / 4.6 mi
Macquarie Regional Library
7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Old Dubbo Gaol
7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre
8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre
8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Western Plains Cultural Centre
8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Dubbo Showground
8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Dubbo Base Hospital
9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Dubbo Private Hospital
9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Apex Oval
10.2 km / 6.3 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 15
- lodge
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Garden
- Bar
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
- Breakfast
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans
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LODGE WITH VIEWSLODGE • WITH VIEWSLOD.WV
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
- Room type
- LODGE
- View / characteristic
- WITH VIEWS
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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LODGE WITH VIEWS
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
- Room type
- LODGE
- View / characteristic
- WITH VIEWS
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: LOD.WV
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Zoofari Lodge
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JOSEPH
The staff were amazing and this was such an enjoyable, comfortable, and informative trip to the wildlife preserve. Jacob and Lyndsay were great guides and the accommodations were EXCELLENT!
Tapera
Surprising me more value for money than expected - I had a great trip ; the place is great and the staff were awesome 🙏
Natalie
This was the most amazing experience. We went with our two young children and they had the best time. There were two tours outside the opening hours of the zoo, which were incredible, and I only wish we had more time in the room with daylight hours to sit and admire the animals for longer. Food was delicious as well. Will definitely be going back one day!
susan
Such a fun thing to do with the family and facilities and staff are wonderful.
Amanda
It was amazing from start to finish! Loved all the small touches and staff were lovely !
Fidez
We recently celebrated our daughter's 4th birthday at Zoofari Lodge, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The team truly went above and beyond to make her day extra special. From the thoughtful gifts to their friendly and accommodating service, they made us feel welcome and cared for from start to finish.
Our daughter had the most amazing time, and seeing her so happy made the day even more memorable. The staff's attention to detail and genuine effort to create a wonderful experience did not go unnoticed. Thank you, Zoofari Lodge, for helping us create such precious memories. We highly recommend it for anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion!
Our daughter had the most amazing time, and seeing her so happy made the day even more memorable. The staff's attention to detail and genuine effort to create a wonderful experience did not go unnoticed. Thank you, Zoofari Lodge, for helping us create such precious memories. We highly recommend it for anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion!
Amanda
Beautiful experience for both families and couples.
Simon
Had an awesome stay at Zoofari. Looked around the Zoo before staying overnight (as the weather wasnt going to be good after our stay).
The staff were amazing, the room was lovely and well thought out.
Had a lovely evening meal and breakfast.
Thanks to Clare our tour guide who answered all our questions.
The staff were amazing, the room was lovely and well thought out.
Had a lovely evening meal and breakfast.
Thanks to Clare our tour guide who answered all our questions.
Julie
What a special stay in animal view lodge. Wonderful staff (special thanks to Jacob and Claire for our excursions, but also guest house staff). Breakfast and dinner where menus were multiple and food was an excellent quality.
Peaceful and calming viewing nature from your front deck 🙂
Peaceful and calming viewing nature from your front deck 🙂
Justine
Was a fabulous experience, we unfortunately were back from the line of tents that back onto the savannah so we couldn't see any animals from our \"room\". This was due to having 5 people in our family, all the rooms alone the savannah only hold 4. Dinner and breakfast was amazing, tours were excellent, guides very knowledgeable. Room spacious, was cold but had blankets and aircon/heater. For the price per night felt they could make it a little more personable for kids etc.
Ana
Food was amazing
Shannon
Amazing activities. Best view of the animals.
JENNY
It was a gorgeous room with a lovely deep big bath as well as a shower spacious and comfy beds with a wonderful verandah with lovely chairs and a fantastic view of the giraffes and rhinos right in fr I nt of your tent lodge magnificent
Taisa
Luxury glamping with amazing animal view, tours, delicious food, a once in a lifetime experience!
Christine
All good in every respect.
Steven
Every thing was amazing thank you
Enrico
Everything was perfect. All tours ran on time. The accommodation was very clean and prepared. Food was great
Jack
Although expensive this is an excellent stay. The room is very comfortable and spacious. The bed is very comfortable. The shower is excellent. The view from the balcony in generally is wonderful. The guides were informative and very helpful. We were able to visit the lions after dinner and it was well worth it given the heat of the day had gone and they were active.
Tina
We enjoyed our stay thoroughly, the room ammenities, the private experiences, and staff were all amazing! The food was exceptional, we couldn't have asked for anything better at any stage during our stay. 😊
Winnie
Amazing stay, especially waking up with a view giraffes, antelopes, ostriches, and rhinos at our patio.
Loretta
The overall experience was unique and to see the animals front the front porch
Jasmine
Amazing experience! Well run. Staff were great! Facilities were clean, safe and comfortable. Lodge was incredible with animals just meters away! Tours were well organised, run by knowledgeable staff and a great experience! Loved every minute!!!
Zhe
Very good experience.
Brad
Great experience
Sue-Ann
Lovely stay and friendly staff. Meals were good
Janet
Best zoo stay and tour experience
Marie
We had a wonderful stay at the Zoofari lodge. The food was exceptional, great service and friendly staff
DR JACQUELINE KIM
Amazing stay. Fabulous staff and experience. Can not recommend enough !
Anne
Excellent room and overall experience
Max
High quality accommodation. Beautiful food. Helpful and accommodating staff and management.
The room was very clean and well prepared. The view of the zoo animals could not be bettered.
The room was very clean and well prepared. The view of the zoo animals could not be bettered.
Narelle
Watching the Savannah lands from our balcony was awesome. The morning tour behind the scene to view animals was amazing. Thoroughly enjoyable experience.
KATELYN
Our stay at the Zoofari Lodge was unforgettable. The safari tent was beautiful, comfortable, and perfectly connected with the surrounding wildlife, waking up to giraffes and zebras outside was magical.Truly a special experience that I’d recommend to anyone. Can’t wait to go back!
Cassandra
Great experience with wonderful staff and service
Linda
So close for viewing of the Savannah animals and the pure peace of the place was bliss!
Cameron
A unique experience
Julie
Staying at Zoofari is a wonderful experience. Beautifully layed out tents with a patio where you can sit for hours watching the savannah animals. The 2 tours give you a look at some of the behind the scenes areas of the zoo. The food is amazing and so fresh. The staff are so helpful and friendly. We stayed for 2 nights and loved it.
Jessica
The experience was incredible, the
Leah
The whole glamping with an animal view and tours were amazing, we’ve too many photos! The staff were also standout, so friendly and helpful to accommodate our needs. Worth the splurge for something a bit different, and for a good cause.
Kara
Wonderful experience. Lovely staff and clean and tody amenities
Faay
Worth a long drive. All staff were excellent customer service, especially Greg who did our private tour on the second day was very professional and full of knowledge.
Karen
Lovely stay in a glamping tent at Zoofari Lodge with the most amazing view of the Savannah at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
All the wonderful staff were fabulous, especially Isabelle and Emma who checked us in and took us on evening and morning special experiences. Food was delicious, could'nt fault anything.
All the wonderful staff were fabulous, especially Isabelle and Emma who checked us in and took us on evening and morning special experiences. Food was delicious, could'nt fault anything.
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It was a wonderful stay. The view from our room was very nice and the giraffes were right in front of us. Dinner, breakfast and two tours were included. Services were excellent!
Tracey
Whole property and experience at Zoofari from the included tours to the first class meals, exceptional staff plus the animal encounters were all truly incredible and a fantastic memory for myself and my visiting family from the UK. A truly magical experience and one not of us will ever forget
Jenny
The staff at Zoofari Lodge is amazing. They are all so helpful especially Jacob and Isabella. Helen was incredibly friendly. They really look after you with their hearts - took care of my husband so well in a wheelchair - big call-out to Terry who was with my husband during the zoo tour - thank you Terry. I was very impressed how appreciative the staff was with our visit and always expressing their thanks to help Taronga Zoo a non profit organisation. The animals are so well looked after - there is a lot of love here both to the animals and guests and visitors to the zoo - AMAZING- thank you so very much !
Analese
Can't recommend this highly enough. What a fantastic experience. The staff work so hard and were so welcoming. To see Giraffes, Rhinos, Ostriches, Impalas...etc right outside our accom was so special. The only negative I could find was that there wasn't enough time from check-in to get settled and take it all in before the sundown tour. We all agreed that 2 nights would be perfect to fully experience it all and get some downtime to enjoy and watch the animals with a drink from our balcony. All in all it was an outstanding experience and will be talking about it for years to come.
Erin
An exceptional stay in a bush view lodge \"tent\". The included activities were delightful (feeding a giraffe was a highlight!), and the three-course dinner was absolutely delicious, as was breakfast the next day. Excellent gluten free options too, which was much appreciated! Staff were wonderful, tours fabulous, room was comfortable and warm despite it being 0C overnight. 'Tents' are starting to show a little bit of age and a little refresh wouldn't go amiss, but honestly this didn't detract from the stay at all. Highly recommended!
Andrew
Incredible comfortable cabins so close to a huge field full of wild African animals.
Jen
Loved the whole experience. Staff were amazing. Food amazing. We had two days there which we felt were needed. Spread the unique tours over 2 days instead of cramming and had time to drive round the main zoo. Expensive but worth every penny and not expensive considering inclusions and service. Thoroughly recommend. Note no wifi in lodges but there is in main guest house. A bit of a walk from car if you have a lot of luggage, not that convenient (we are older people)
Amanda
Amazing place to stay
Jeannine
Unique experience glamping with fabulous views of the savannah animals. Very comfortable accommodation.
NienNu
Worth of long drive
Vivi
The tours included with the zoofari was excellent. The staff were friendly, some were very knowledgeable others very inexperience. The worse part was the included dinner. The quality of the food for dinner was very poor. The kids menu was more palatable than the adult meals. Dinner was very inefficient, we had to wait a long time to get food, and dessert was missi
Connie
It was my second time staying here, I just love it such a fantastic experience, will be back again.
Ben
We had a great time at the Zoo, the children loved walking to the lookout several times a day and the staff we just so lovely and knowledgeable
Matthew
Zoo trip
Amazing accommodation. Amazing staff. Amazing food.
Robert
Everything was lovely bar some minor cleanliness issues in the bathroom, other than that. Top notch
Emma
Amazing stay
Amazing experience. Highly recommended to everyone well worth the money. Great accommodation and friendly staff. Wild animals literally roaming outside your rooms doesnt get any better
Sheng
The zoofari is super good for the kid. The evening and morning trips are super.
We took two days to enjoy the special trips twice.
We took two days to enjoy the special trips twice.
Tiffany
What an amazing experience, staff were fantastic, tours were wonderful it really was worth every cent and more!!!
Nida
The tours are amazing. Special shout out to Helen and Kate for the amazing safaris.
Food was meh. Dinner was tiny portions of frozen food, our family was still hungry. And dessert was literally two spoons of a frozen cafe style dessert. They need to work on the meals, especially since it is announced as “chef prepared to order” food. Breakfast was much better. For the price I was expecting good meals.
Wouldn’t do it again
Food was meh. Dinner was tiny portions of frozen food, our family was still hungry. And dessert was literally two spoons of a frozen cafe style dessert. They need to work on the meals, especially since it is announced as “chef prepared to order” food. Breakfast was much better. For the price I was expecting good meals.
Wouldn’t do it again
Victoria
Disappointing as this stay and whole experience used to be so much better. Food portions were so tiny, entree size and there's no way you can still try and call this an African Banquet. So many changes most definitely not for the better.
Anthony
The whole experience and activities were catered for, staff were extremely helpful and knowledgeable and food and service was excellent
Donna
We had a wonderful experience and thoroughly enjoyed it. We spent all our free time watching the animals from our deck. The tours were great and were an important aspect of the overall wonderful experience. The zoo was fantastic too and certainly not to be missed by anyone.
Adam
Incredible stay. You won't regret a thing.
This exceeded all expectations. I was concerned upon booking that the actual experience and rooms might be overhyped or a bit silly, but everything was just incredible. One of my best stays in Australia by far. The staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. You were receiving 5 star treatment throughout. The rooms are stunning and nothing beats opening the curtains at sunrise to 3 zebra walking by your patio. I felt transported to Africa. You won't regret booking it. The Zoo itself is truly unmissable and we enjoyed two days exploring it by car and bicycle. The animals are superbly treated and have enormous enclosures. 5 stars.
Gary Kuning
How can you not like living in a luxurious tent in a wildlife refuse? Could only have been improved by willing away the rain.....
ZONGTAO
Amazing experience.
Bill
Excellent stay with the animals
Absolutely amazing stay. Excellent view of zoo animals from room. Staff were friendly and went beyond excellent to make stay enjoyable.comfortable room with great views. Included activities were amazing and made a more enjoyable stay. Excellent meals included. Every one should do this trip at least once in their life
Willington
The rooms are very nice, the staff is very friendly. We really liked everything.
Anthony
Wonderful safari based experience
Wonderful experience with very professional staff, accommodation is amazing. All meals fully catered and wonderful. Make sure you arrive at 2.00pm to make the most of your stay.
Sharon
Great night of accommodation, the only problem was the menu variety. The evening meal wasn’t very good.
Helen
Highly recommend Zoofari lodges, upon arrival a warm welcome with a swift check in process, then shown to our magnificent tents, with everything required for our two night stay. Stylish with cosy bedding, heating, tea coffee's, bath robes, hot showers, etc. Amazing meals in morning and evenings in an intimate african style restaurant. Well informed tours and oustanding customer relations made us feel very welcome and looked after. We will definitely be returning!
Christine
Excellent
Belinda
If I could give more than 10/10, I would!
This place is absolutely amazing and worth every cent!
Firstly, the staff are incredible - everyone was so nice, welcoming, accommodating and nothing was too much trouble.
I had a medical episode and they checked in with me whilst in hospital (so lovely) then on our return, they had saved dinner for us, set us up by the fire in the Lodge to relax and unwind.
The food was delicious! African dishes with amazing flavours. It was great to get many small dishes to share so you could try so many things including crocodile and camel! The chef is accommodating with any allergies, requests etc. She also came out to make sure everyone was happy and answer any questions we had about the dishes.
Breakfast dishes were beautiful as well.
The grounds are great and you definitely feel like you are out in the middle of nowhere.
Our accommodation was gorgeous (we were in the Ostrich cabin) it was very private.
It was winter and extremely cold. Whilst the cabin had great heating, you still get cold drafts (because ultimately it’s a canvas tent) so take a few layers of clothing. :)
The tours were fun. The tour guides were so knowledgeable and you could see how well all the staff of the zoo get along.
I cannot rate this place high enough. I just wish I lived closer so I could visit again.
Firstly, the staff are incredible - everyone was so nice, welcoming, accommodating and nothing was too much trouble.
I had a medical episode and they checked in with me whilst in hospital (so lovely) then on our return, they had saved dinner for us, set us up by the fire in the Lodge to relax and unwind.
The food was delicious! African dishes with amazing flavours. It was great to get many small dishes to share so you could try so many things including crocodile and camel! The chef is accommodating with any allergies, requests etc. She also came out to make sure everyone was happy and answer any questions we had about the dishes.
Breakfast dishes were beautiful as well.
The grounds are great and you definitely feel like you are out in the middle of nowhere.
Our accommodation was gorgeous (we were in the Ostrich cabin) it was very private.
It was winter and extremely cold. Whilst the cabin had great heating, you still get cold drafts (because ultimately it’s a canvas tent) so take a few layers of clothing. :)
The tours were fun. The tour guides were so knowledgeable and you could see how well all the staff of the zoo get along.
I cannot rate this place high enough. I just wish I lived closer so I could visit again.
Jessie
It was an amazing experience. Lovely animals, lovely people.
Graeme and Laura
Wonderful overnight stay at Zoofari Lodge. Food, tours, lodging were all amazing
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Zoofari Lodge
Obley Road, Taronga Western Plain Zoo, Dubbo, Australia
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