http://livingsocial.com/escape...y-resort?msdc_id=581

Thought this was really cool. It's a place you can take the wife or girlfriend to stay and have the pseudo African experience.

*Don't know if I'm breaking any rules but thought this was rather unique that some guys might want to check out. I also have no representation in this. It was sent to me.

This place has everything from really nice lodging to basic tented camps! Just like Africa.

For you yankees, err snowbirds, this might be a pretty cool place to take the mrs' to give her some semblance of what Africa is like while getting away from some of that heavy winter.

Again, just thought it was something unique and pretty cool.

Air-conditioned outfitter's tent, landrovers? Thats pushing it?

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Originally posted by Scriptus:
Thats pushing it?

"Consider the safari cart rental your Land Rover—taking you to see ring-tailed lemurs, ostriches, zebras, and even a camel. Your included bag of animal feed will get you up close and personal with them."

Just like a glorified visit to the zoo!

Anybody that wants to get up close and personal with an Ostrich should read the following story (actually it is one of the funniest things I have read on AR - ever) - ENJOY (scroll down to 1115's post):

http://forums.accuratereloadin.../295103112#295103112

I was watching Steve Scott hunting in RSA many years ago and an ostrich attacked Steve and had him on the ground. All i have to say is there would have been the biggest bird on the barbie that night.

Don't get angry get even..

Mike

It's funny now, but it wasn't funny worth a crap when it was happening!

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Originally posted by mouse93:
Anybody that wants to get up close and personal with an Ostrich should read the following story (actually it is one of the funniest things I have read on AR - ever) - ENJOY (scroll down to 1115's post):

http://forums.accuratereloadin.../295103112#295103112

We have something similar here in Northern California: Safari West

I have been there several times because the school where I teach does a yearly field trip.

It is neat and depressing at the same time. But the third graders love it and for many of them this is their only chance to see these animals in the flesh.

I personally don't get that "Africa vibe" that I get when I am in Africa, but seeing the animals is nice.

I can't imagine going to one of these safari parks as a replacement for the real thing. I guess I feel that a family trip to Africa is worth saving for.

Years ago the San Diego Zoo had a wild African park where you could actually spend the night surrounded by animals.If I remember you were locked in at eveningtime and released so to speak the next morning. Looked to be a nice overnite.

Doesn't sound much like 115 in the day and a cool 85 at night, with netting, on Lake Kariba. Of course the G&T sundowners probably don't taste as good in AC.

Himeji, Japan, home of the famous Edo Period castle shown in the movie Shogun, I think, has one of those drive-through safari parks wide a wide variety of African and other animals. It is designed like Jurassic Park, with double gates, and you drive your own car.

I would not mention it except that the quality and size of the animals are outstanding. HUge lions and tigers. A big bear pit in the area where one can walk around. One throws bread at the bears who line up for it. Ominous animals. A monster trophy African elephant.

Then there are the ponies and chickens.

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Originally posted by Saeed:
Just like a glorified visit to the zoo!

Ngorongoro Crater is not far of that as well. At least this can be done for a weekend. Only have to add some Tsetse fly and some Cape Buffalo to hunt and bingo!