We just got home from Georgia Safari Conservation Park and it was truly a dream! We made the 7-hour drive from Kentucky and it was 1000% worth it. Our tour guides, Jamie and Ray, were absolutely incredible -- kind, knowledgeable, patient, and it was so obvious how much they genuinely love their jobs and the animals. Their passion made the entire experience even more special. We brought our 4- and 7-year-old, and they loved every minute of the safari and barn tour -- especially getting to feed the giraffes! The animals look extremely well cared for and have so much open land to roam. I also really appreciate that this is a no-touch facility -- even guests and guides aren't allowed to pet the animals, which shows how much they prioritize the animals' wellbeing. We stayed one night in a tent, and it was beyond luxurious. The tents are beautiful and thoughtfully designed -- not a single detail was missed. The beds and pillows were so comfortable! At sunset and sunrise, so many animals wandered by. It was peaceful, breathtaking, and something we'll never forget. We walked to the campfire that night and made s'mores, which was the perfect ending to an already magical day. This place is truly a hidden gem. We will absolutely be back -- hopefully very soon! read more

Sarah and Jamie were great guides on the tour. I definitely recommend coming out. They even have overnight tents if you want to stay. You'll see bison, zebra, ostriches, and more. Everyone was so nice, from guest check‑in to the tour itself. Never expected to see these animals this close to Monroe. read more

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Really amazing time at Georgia Safari. We spent one night in the giraffe suite and spent another night in a 2 bedroom tent. Everything was nice and clean and loved the decor. It's such an amazing experience and less than hour from Atlanta. A few things to know: There isn't anything on the property so you will need to pack games and stuff. There also isn't anywhere to really walk around and explore. So we spent our time either in our room or back in the downtown Madison area. There seems to be a lot of confusion between the various teams and even another person in our your group stated that some of the information she was provided did not match. Everyone was super nice though and also anytime there was an issue, they got it taken care of. I would opt for the upgraded your that takes you behind the scenes and allows you to feed the giraffes because the reg safari has limited animals to see. You can see most of them from driving around or from the balcony of your tent. Now waking up and being able to sit out on your balcony and watch the animals literally in your backyard is really cool. They are still building and growing and would love to come back again in a year or 2. If you can swing it, spend a night in the giraffe suite read more

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Georgia Safari Conservation Park (GSCP) is the best-kept secret in Georgia, and not for long! My review is of both the park and safari tour, and the overnight accommodations. I booked an overnight stay at Georgian Safari Conservation Park for my husband's 51st birthday in their Honeymoon Hideaway room. My package included a safari tour for both of us the next morning before checking out. I found GSCP through Time's 100 best places in the world list for 2025. In it, GSCP was highlighted for their conservation efforts to protect animals ranging from critically endangered to least concern, as well as their beautiful overnight accommodations that mimic being on safari in Africa. Upon confirmation of your booking you're sent waivers to sign for staying on the property and the safari tour itself. I signed immediately, but upon check-in they also needed a hard copy, but it took 30 seconds to get the paperwork out of the way. Madison, GA is 1 hour east of Atlanta, making this very easy for out-of-town travelers to rent a car at ATL airport, or make the drive from ATL or another city in the South. .3 miles off I-20 you'll see a clearly marked and highly visible lighted entrance way at night, to GSCP. Upon arriving for check-in, guests are asked to call security, who will walk them through opening the gates and the 1.5 mile drive to the lodge. Enjoy your first views of the pastures and vast vistas that await you. If you're lucky, you'll spot Cornelius the Ostrich fluffing his feathers (read: flirting) and following your car. After a smooth check-in we were sent back down a small gravel road to the parking lot of the Safari tents. The Honeymoon Hideaway (Tent 102: Ostrich) was tucked away from the main lodge and had sweeping views of the pastures which house Zebras, Ostriches, Emus, Watusis, and if you use the provided binoculars the one of the 4 reticulated giraffes! Our tent was appointed with 2 sets of binoculars, a small kitchenette with glassware, plates, and cutlery, a sitting area with a television, an indoor bathroom with a deep soaking tub and separate toilet and shower rooms, and an outdoor shower and bathtub. The bed in our tent was hands down the most comfortable bed I've ever slept on in my life! GSCP worked with a local company in South Africa to assemble and build the tents, after shipping them from Johannesburg! The bedding, artwork and fixtures are all thoughtfully curated. The pillows ranged from firm to soft and provided a sleep so deep I missed the sunrise in the morning, even after we left the curtains open! We spent the majority of our time sipping champagne we brought outside on the front deck, marveling at the animals and taking photos before dinner. Madison's town center is a 7 minute drive down the road after you exit the park (10 minutes to get from the tent to the main entrance). The next morning, we checked out at 8:59am for our 9am tour, savoring every last second in the tent and writing in their guest book. Our safari tour was a surprise VIP-esque tour for just the two of us! Caitlin and Tyler did a spectacular job walking us through the giraffe barn, past the rhinoceros area, and seeing two surprise other animals! We fed Phoenix, the giraffe an entire bucket of lettuce, and met Griff, the other resident male giraffe, along with their two brand new to GSCP giraffes poking their heads out at us. After boarding the truck, we set out on our safari tour. Being just my husband and I, we got to ask every question that came to our mind, and Tyler and Caitlin tailored the tour to us and our interests. They left no stone unturned, no pathway unfollowed, and allowed for an unbridled view of the animals. After we got back, we purchased some small souvenirs for our return, said our goodbyes, and made the trip home, including a goodbye send off from Cornelius. I have two small critiques of the entire stay: I would have liked a door on the toilet room for a touch more privacy, but we just asked the other to leave the tent if needed, and I also wish checkout was 12pm instead of 11am so I could go back to the tent and pack up my last items and perhaps cool off with one more shower. Otherwise, this was a flawless trip I won't soon forget! GSCP is doing incredible work to hold the animals at their facility, keep them safe, and provide as close to a natural environment as possible! We loved our time and have already told friends and family near and far of our 5 star experience! We can't wait to return to see the next phases of their master plan of bringing the park to as many patrons as possible! Madison, GA is a town that needs to be lifted some more for its charming attractions, the GSCP, and Mad Hospitality Group which is working hard to revitalize the town! Please see my other reviews of The Dining Room and Patisserie on Main. read more

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Wow, what an awesome place to visit that's only a short drive from Gwinnett County. This new one-year-old conservative safari in Madison GA right off Interstate 20 is well worth the road trip for both the young and old. The staff is incredibly nice and knowledgable. Our safari guide did a great job of story telling and educating in fun and humorous manner. Our group looks forward visiting again as the center has plans to grow add to their current herds of animals. read more

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Up close to some beautiful animals. The tour takes you into the Giraffe barn where they give some information and allow to to feed son lettuce then you go to see some other animal before boarding their 24 seat transportation trolly where you go out into the containment area to see beautiful animals from many corners of our planet read more

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Although there was miscommunication over the phone regarding the tour . It was handled very professionally upon arrival. In fact , I felt very welcomed. They're still working on future plans and projects for the 530 acre property. I really didn't see many animals but Tyler was the tour guide on a group tour of the safari and conservation park. He was amazing and he kept our interest in nature and he explained little interesting facts about each species. Also he gave us a description some of the animals funny personalities. Like humans animals have funny or picky personalities traits as well. There's also lodging available for an over night stay . There's a choice of a giraffe and rhinoceros barn . It's state- of the art! Or a fully furnished tent , which really isn't a tent that you would instantly think of when you're in a tent. I wasn't aware of this before, but it's certainly something I would consider on my next visit . Did I mention one of the tents is great for a honeymoon hideaway . It was really hot while out on the tour , but Tyler our tour guide was accommodating. He gave us ice cold towels to help us get through the heat wave. Also there were beverages as well as souvenirs in the outpost . The bathrooms are located directly behind the outpost . I'm telling you my experience a bit out not sequence , but hopefully you give this place a chance. The staff were very nice. Including the driver on the tour , the lady who welcomed us as she showed us one the " pet snakes ," while waiting on our turn to take the tour . I absolutely hate snakes , in fact I can't stand the sight of them, but she explained some background things about the snake for those who love them. I will visit again to be apart of their growth . I won't spoil it by telling too much details . Go support them ! read more

We visited on Halloween Day (October 31) and spent over $800 expecting a fun, family-friendly safari experience. Unfortunately, it was not what was advertised. The environment was not kid- or sensory-friendly -- normal child behavior was discouraged, and when my child became overstimulated, we were asked to leave before the experience ended. The tour lasted about 3 hours with only two bathroom breaks and no food or drinks allowed on the bus, even though guests are seated for over an hour at a time. There's no play area or open space for kids to move around, making it difficult for families with small children. Our tour guide started off friendly, but by the end became rude and impatient, and the zookeepers leading the tour were unfriendly and dismissive. The overall atmosphere was judgmental, and several guests and staff gave disapproving looks when the kids were simply being kids.we weee the only family with kids on this tour . Honestly, this specific tour should be marketed as an adults-only luxury experience, not a family activity. While the property is beautiful, it is not inclusive or welcoming for young children or kids with disabilities . My kids would have had far more fun at the zoo, where they could explore, play, and actually enjoy themselves. read more

Georgia Safari Conservation Park - Zoos Near Me - Madison, Georgia

The tour was great! We had Merry as a guide and she was very funny and very informative. The animals were great, we saw a giraffe and all of the other animals were so cute. read more

We had Merry as our tour guide and she was absolutely wonderful! It was so fun learning about the animals and seeing them out in the open !

I had an amazing visit at this park they have so many different kinds of species including my favorite which is a zebra. The very friendly staff and a tour guider was named Jamie and she was great. If you want something to do I definitely would recommend coming. Great for all ages read more

Georgia Safari Conservation Park - Zoos Near Me - Madison, Georgia

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Our family of 7 yayas absolutely loved our Safari. It was such a gorgeous day and the animals were plentiful and frisky. The truck was comfortable and the tour guide was entertaining. Highly recommend! read more

Georgia Safari Conservation Park - Zoos Near Me - Madison, Georgia

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We came here and stayed in the safari tents for two nights and were not disappointed! Check in was a breeze, and finding our tent was super easy. We spent most of the first day in Madison. A very historically rich town with great local restaurants and shops. Day 2 we did the actual safari. Our guides, Tyler and Jamie were amazing. They had an answer for every question, also made it a very good experience. We were very lucky as the animals were very active at the time we went, and we had an up close encounter with the zebras and the giraffes. We learned a lot about how the park started, and their commitment to conservation. Our accommodations were clean, basically the same way a hotel works- keycard access to your tent, automatically locking behind you. The sliding doors also lock, but take a minute to figure out. The entire living space was clean and the beds were very comfortable. I 100% would come here for a day safari and if you can, at least spend one night on the grounds! You won't regret it! read more

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Jaimie and Katelyn were amazing guides . My two 8 yr old granddaughters had the best time there celebrating birthdays

This place is so amazing. They are knowledgeable and know what they are doing. They truly care for the animals and the people visiting. They are definitely on the front side of development, but there is so much to see!! They talked about upcoming plans to expand and add more animals, I cannot wait to go back and see them again! read more

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Great guided safari tour. Wonderful to hear how the park is working to provide good homes for these animals and work with others to save many from extinction. Knowledgeable guide made the tour fun as well. We stayed overnight in the giraffe suite and it was truly a once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommended. read more

Wonderful staff! Our guide Rae is very passionate about conservation and knows every animal by name. We took a guided tour and had a great time and learned a lot. The animals appear very happy and healthy and the staff was friendly. Would definitely recommend. read more

Highly recommend this place. There are a lot of animals to see and the tour guide, Rae, was phenomenal.

Great place to visit and stay over night !! Love the views and healthy animals. Make time to go to the little town of Madison and visit as well read more

Don't waste your money on a safari tent. Smoke detectors go off intermittently for no reason, they have no idea why but think it's humidity. Doors don't lock so tent is never secured. There was no hot water and no attempt to have it fixed. Ashley, "customer service" is useless and doesn't bother returning voice messages. The only reason she bothered to call was because Security called her and then her response was "I came back to the property." She had to call the "owner" who then claimed to be the CEO to get a resolution because she apparently couldn't do it herself. Even then I had to argue for a refund for the night. Don't waste your time or money because they obviously don't care. The actual "safari" was nice and the driver and guide explaining about the animals were great. Take the safari, but spend the night in a reputable hotel that wants your business. read more

So much fun! Several animals came right up to us and our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Took about 1.5 hrs and then after or before you can meet their ambassador animal for the day which was also pretty neat! read more

Such a great place and very family friendly. We stayed a night in the Safari Tents and loved being able to see all the animals. The tents were clean and were warm from the cold, and allowed for family bonding time. We also did the Guided Safari Tour and did the Safari Wild Encounters and loved being able to see lots of cool animals up close! It's a great place and is going to continue growing by adding more things and animals and is a must see!! read more

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Fantastic day on the savannah. We were immensely pleased to have visited Georgia Safari Park. The entire staff made the trip a pleasure. My wife needs special help due to her disabilities. This can often limit our excursions. However, several staff members went out of their way to provide transportation, seating, and assistance with the tour. They even drove her to the restroom door with a golf cart to save effort. Our tour guide JT was extremely knowledgeable and answered every question that people had with a zeal for education. He was especially good with children. And, when an accident occurred with a guest and an ostrich egg, he was gracious and forgiving. We are already planning on our return trip. read more