We're heading to Longleat Safari Park on Saturday (thsnk you Tesco Clubcard!). We've never been before and just wondering if there is a best way to tackle the Park so we can fit as much in as possible. 2 adults, 2 children (12 & 7).
After reading through the website we're thinking of doing the boat trip first and the Safari towards the end of the day, just before we head home. Does that sound OK?
I know both children will want time in the play area.
Is there anything else we should prioritise? Is it likelythat we'llbe able to fit everything to one day?
Thanks in advance.
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Longleat Safari Park - best way to plan the day?
Shufflebumnessie · 18/03/2024 18:03
SquareCrumpets · 18/03/2024 18:15
Do not drive through the monkeys in your own car. It can make for a very expensive day.
AvocadoSurprise · 18/03/2024 18:44
I would get on the boat trip as early as possible as the queues get very long later in the day. Same for the train if it's running.
I agree with previous posters about the monkeys. They love to pull bits off cars. You can see them pretty well from just driving past & then you can watch them pull bits off of other people's cars!
A tip I was given by a member of staff is to do the safari late morning/lunchtime. This is because there are deer you can feed. You buy a cup of food for a pound & feed the deer from the car. However, if it's early in the day & the deer are hungry and impatient they sometimes kick the cars. By early afternoon, they've had enough so they're not interested in the food & it's a waste of money.
You can also buy tiny pots of nectar for a pound to feed the lovebirds. It's quite a rip off but we always do it because it's such a lovely experience. They come & land on your arm/shoulder/head & eat the nectar out of the pot.
There are usually some good animal talks so make sure you know what time they are on. Not sure if that is published on the website.
The maze is fun too. We always finish the day in the playback with the big castle. It stays open longer than some of the other attractions.
I also agree a picnic & ice cream is the way too go.
Have a great day!
mitogoshi · 19/03/2024 13:20
The monkeys are great, just remove your wipers and aerial if you have one and ensure windows are fully up. DO NOT STOP!!!! We had no issues with our car but the idiots in the land rover ahead stopped and had them all over their vehicles, we swerved around them
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