The London Zoo is offering a unique chance to pitch a tent on its grounds overnight for one week in May. Adulsts can enjoy luxurious camping – also known as ‘glamping’ – in one of ten safari tents.
Accommodation will sleep up to two people, and to make your stay as comfortable as possible, will include comfy beds with regular bedding, linens and towels, bedside table, and even a reading lamp.
Throughout the evening, guests will be wined and dined with a three-course dinner and fine wines while being entertained with exclusive animal and conservation talks… all hosted by a wildlife expert.
Each night can accommodate a maximum of 20 guests, who will be taken on a torch-lit tour around the zoo to find out what goes on when everyone else has left for the night. It’s surprising to see who’s still awake and actually more active at night than during the day.
In the morning, campers might be woken by a gibbon’s call or the roar from a lion, before enjoying a full English breakfast. Afterwards there’s a morning tour to watch the animals waking up. Guests are then welcome to spend the rest of the day exploring the zoo, which will safely store luggage until guests are ready to leave.
The one-of-a-kind experience will be something to remember, and at a price of $360 for one night, why not go a little wild?
You should know that you don’t have to go all the way to London for a night at the zoo. In Quebec, the Granby Zoo offers a similar package Safari Adventure for $135.