Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Creature comfort takes on new meaning with a stay alongside some of the world’s most majestic animals with a five-star stay within Canberra’s National Zoo & Aquarium. Go where the wild things are and stay in safari-style lodge accommodation, offering views over the enclosures or pristine nature.
Enjoy an included animal encounter, which could involve meeting a tiger, lion or hyena, having an owl perch on your arm or hanging out with playful meerkats (please note that personal choices and preferences cannot be accommodated).
Jamala Wildlife Lodge is positioned within Canberra’s National Zoo & Aquarium. The hotel is located an approximately 10-minute drive from Canberra Airport (CBR). Airport transfers are not included in your package. Please plan accordingly.
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The Lodge — An Africa-style stay with five-star luxuries
Waking to the roar of big cats or gazing into the eyes a white lion at dinner are just some of the possibilities at the five-star Jamala Wildlife Lodge.
From the moment you step foot inside the uShaka Lodge — the owners’ original home — it’s as though you’ve arrived in Africa. Within the living area, you’ll spy a magnificent shark tank extending from one end of the room to the other, colobus monkeys playing outside the floor-to-ceiling glass windows and African furnishings — collected by the owners on their travels — that will immediately make you forget you’re in Australia.
Nestled within the lodge, each room is luxuriously appointed and Africa-themed with animal prints, artworks and sculptures.
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Your Handpicked Inclusions – Daily breakfast and dinner, safari tours and a once-in-a-lifetime animal introduction
Your Jamala Wildlife Lodge stay begins with the option to take part in a self-guided tour of the zoo and a guided safari within the Open Range section of the zoo.
Every evening, enjoy an Africa-inspired three-course dinner with a selection of fine wines and Moet & Chandon champagne in the Rainforest Cave, an underground chamber with a viewing window in case the white lions or hyenas decide to visit (they usually do). A decadent a la carte breakfast is also served here each morning.
Once during your stay, enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime animal experience. This could include hand-feeding a tiger, lion or giraffe, or hanging out with playful meerkats (please note that personal choices and preferences cannot be accommodated).
Longer Stay Bonus: Embrace the full wildlife experience with a guided morning zoo walk included in stays of two nights or more.
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- Rainforest Cave restaurant
- uShaka Lounge
- National Zoo & Aquarium
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Check-in: 1pm / Checkout: 11am
Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services
Valid for travel until 30 April 2025 (bookings must be made before 28 February 2025).
Please Note: Check-in is not available on Sundays.
Blackout Dates & Surcharges: A non-refundable surcharge per room, per night may apply, payable at the time of booking. Dates and prices are identified in the Booking Calendar. Blackout dates may apply.
7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for cruise bookings, flights and deposit fee, if applicable, which are subject to the cancellation terms of the relevant supplier) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 14 days prior to the check-in date. Excludes flight and service fee, if applicable.
- Cancellations outside of the 7-Day Change of Mind period will not be provided, except as required by Australian Consumer Law, your local law or as otherwise provided for in the Fine Print.
Flexible Cancellation: You can cancel your booking for credit up until 21 days prior to the original check-in date. This can be done via self-service in your ‘My Escapes’ account. Your credit will be valid for 12 months from the date of cancellation. Credits are not transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Excludes service fee, if applicable.
Please note this does not apply to flights booked with us. Flight fulfilment is provided by the airline(s) selected at the time of finalising the booking. For your air travel, you are bound by the terms and conditions and fare rules of the selected airline(s).
Date Changes: If you need to amend your booking, you can self-service unlimited date changes in your ‘My Escapes’ account up until 21 days before your original check-in date. If you can’t find a suitable date, or still need further assistance, please contact our 24/7 customer service team. Subject to availability and surcharges.
Please Note:
- Children under four cannot be accommodated.
- Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
- Special animal encounters are with either a giraffe, tiger, lion, hyena or otter (animal subject to availability on the day of departure).
- Specific animal introduction requests cannot be accommodated.
- No spirits are served or permitted to be brought on-site.
- Breakfast is served a la carte per menu with juice, tea or coffee.
- Breakfast is served at either 7am, 8am or 9am depending on the room type selected. Guests will receive an itinerary before arrival.
- Pre-dinner drinks commence at 6.15pm on the terrace at the Rainforest Cafe. Drinks are unlimited during dinner meal service.
- Dinner is inclusive of an entree, main and dessert followed by digestifs.
- If you arrive by 1pm on your first day you can enjoy afternoon tea including hot and cold food and sweets, between 1pm and 2.30pm at the Rainforest Cafe.
- Guests staying in a Giraffe Treehouse or Jungle Bungalow must arrive by 1.30pm, to ensure they are on time to join their guided tour.
- Self-guided zoo tour: a professional booklet has been prepared by zoo guides, along with a map of the lower section of the zoo.
- The Shark Grand Suite has its own private floor, up a flight of stairs in uShaka Lodge. You won’t be able to see any sharks from your room but will be guided to an adjoining terrace that sits directly above the shark tank for a private meet and feed. You will also have the exclusive opportunity to feed hyenas.
- The guided safari is within the open range section of the zoo with a knowledgeable and passionate guide. You will get to experience the sights and sounds of the resident animals as they awaken and prepare for the day. This tour allows you to get inside knowledge of the animals, from rhinos and giraffes to zebras and deer.
- Guests will get to have a special animal encounter with either a giraffe, tiger, lion, hyena or otters. The animal encounter will be booked by the Jamala reservations team before guest arrival. These encounters are subject to availability on the day. There will be one animal encounter per room. Most encounters run for 25 minutes.
- Guests staying two or more nights will have the benefit of an 11am exclusive Jamala Tour to witness the feeding of animals in the zoo.
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