the plush, safari-themed tents have wooden floors, canvas walls/ceilings, and handmade furnishings. all come with private bathrooms. cottages add kitchenettes. continental breakfast is included. the lodge offers a 3-hour riding and walking tour through the african savannah setting, which is home to giraffes and zebras. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. on a 400-acre wildlife preserve, this eclectic safari lodge is 12 miles from downtown santa rosa and 13. 3 miles from annadel state park. theres also a safari ranch-style bbq restaurant with outdoor seating Sacramento International Airport 1 hr 55
Luther Burbank Home & Gardens (20 min) Public park with guided tours featuring the former residence of the namesake horticulturalist. Spring Lake Park (26 min) Sizable park featuring a campground, swimming lagoon & lake plus 9.7 miles of multi-use trails. Spring Lake (25 min) Popular for boating & paddleboarding, with hiking trails, a campground & a swimming lagoon nearby. Petrified Forest (7 min) Park with a trail winding through giant redwood trees petrified by a volcano 3 million years ago. Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens (15 min) Tastings & garden tours of an estate famed for its Chardonnay wine, plus picnics & bocce games. Alexander Valley AVA (27 min) Expansive region known for its scenic landscapes, vineyards, wineries & a casino. Bothe-Napa Valley State Park (19 min) Near area wineries, this park features campgrounds & yurts, a seasonal pool, trails & picnic space. Howarth Park (21 min) Community gathering spot on 152 acres with a lake, plus kids' attractions including a small train. Castello di Amorosa (20 min) 13th-century–style winery offering guided tours of the castle & tastings of Italian-inspired wines. Schramsberg Vineyards (21 min) Known for sparkling wines, this manicured estate is open for tours & tastings by appointment only. Old Faithful Geyser of California (15 min) Small, scenic geyser backdropped by palms & mountains, plus a gift shop with locally made goods. Trione-Annadel State Park (26 min) Large park featuring hiking trails, fields of wildflowers & Lake Ilsanjo for fishing with a license. Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center (17 min) Whimsical museum with exhibits on famed cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, comics, a gift shop & more. Paradise Ridge Winery (11 min) Winery, vineyard, art, wine, and wine tasting |