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Where comfort meets the wild

Spend the Night

Dining in the Wild

A South African braai experience

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Every Visit Matters

As a nonprofit, Safari West relies on visitors, donors, and supporters to help provide exceptional animal care, conservation, education, and research

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Signature Experience

Create Enrichment. Connect with Wildlife. Support Conservation.

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Give the Gift of the Wild

Moments they’ll never forget

A Gift that Gives Back

Private Safaris

Come face-to-face with the wildest animals around on your very own Private Safari Adventure!

Private Safaris

Adopt an Animal

Get Closer to the Animals You Love!

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See the Experience

Safari West brings the magic of Africa to California, offering guests the thrill of a safari without leaving the country.

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Gemsbok

Found in the Kalahari and Namib deserts of southeast Africa.

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Safari West Calendar of Events

Safari West Presents! Global Conservation Force

Friday June 26, 2026 | 8:00pm – 8:30pm

Conservation Dinner Series: Mike Veale of Global Conservation Force joins us in the elephant room after dinner to give a talk about conservation in action.

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Safari West Presents! Hawk Watch

Saturday June 27, 2026 | 8:00pm – 8:30pm

Conservation Dinner Series: Aidan Johnson of Hawk Watch joins us in the elephant room after dinner to give a talk about hawks.

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Inspiring Wildlife Posts

Every Animal Counts

Together, we can care for what cannot be replaced, Behind every unforgettable Safari West experience is an animal that depends...

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IUCN Announces Four Different Giraffe Species

On August 21, 2025, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced that they now recognize four different species...

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A New Habitat for our Fennec Foxes!

We're always working to expand our habitats and improve the welfare of the animals living at Safari West, and we...

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