Experience a Unique Safari Adventure in the Netherlands
The first evening at Beekse Bergen safari resort is unforgettable, capturing our attention entirely. the children don their khaki safari hats from the welcome kits placed on their wooden bunk beds, while we unwind on our hotel room’s veranda, enjoying breathtaking views of the expansive “savannah.”
From this vantage point, we observe an array of wildlife during our 10-day getaway in southern Netherlands: Nubian giraffes gracefully roam alongside white rhinos, antelope, zebras, and ostriches—all mingling just meters away. As dusk approaches and a heatwave envelops us, the African ambiance of Beekse Bergen intensifies. Our spontaneous animal trivia game is interrupted by a deep rumble that resonates through the air.
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<h3>A Diverse Resort Experience</h3>
<p>The sprawling resort spans over <strong>300 acres</strong>,featuring interconnected areas including hotels,lodges,chalets with stunning views over wildlife-filled plains; direct access to a vast safari park; lakeside accommodations complete with beaches; budget-pleasant campsites; as well as Speelland theme park offering both indoor/outdoor attractions.</p>
<p>This resort boasts notable conservation efforts—housing numerous species classified as “vulnerable” or “extinct in the wild,” all part of an extensive European network comprising over <strong>300 zoos</strong> across various countries including Chester Zoo in England! Rangers inform us that every animal here was either born within these grounds or transferred from other zoos—no creatures were taken directly from their natural habitats.</p>
<h3>A Family-Friendly Environment</h3>
<p>The Dutch excel at crafting family vacations tailored for both kids and adults alike without sacrificing luxury or aesthetics—and Beekse Bergen exemplifies this perfectly! Our seven-and eleven-year-olds are thoroughly entertained along with us parents too! Custom-designed bunk beds for kids ensure comfort while large windows allow bathers to enjoy views of roaming animals outside—a thoughtful touch!</p>
<p>Guests enjoy complimentary unlimited access to explore the expansive safari park via car or bus—or better yet—on foot through scenic trails! Unlike traditional zoo visits where entry fees can add up quickly for multiple trips—we can revisit various exhibits showcasing more than <strong>100 species</strong> at leisure!</p>
<h3>Stunning Wildlife Encounters Await You!</h3>
<p>Amongst many highlights are sightings like majestic Amur tigers prowling nearby; playful ring-tailed lemurs swinging overhead; robust rhinos engaging playfully over food scraps; serene families of African elephants moving gracefully across open spaces.</p>
<p>Cruising around on small guided boats provides unique opportunities for close encounters between zones via tranquil lakes where we spot two vibrant kingfishers—a personal favorite amidst larger wildlife spectacles! By trip’s end—the map filled with ticks serves as proof documenting two excited children bursting with memories made during this adventure!</p>
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We thoroughly enjoyed watching birds-of-prey demonstrations featuring vultures swooping down low above us catching food tossed into mid-air along scheduled lion-feeding sessions where seals also entertained us amusingly wriggling out onto sandy shores after mealtime!
For an additional €17 (£15), guests can opt-in for exclusive guided “game drives” lasting approximately forty-five minutes led by informed guides like Eva who introduced us closely interacting away from main pathways encountering alpha male giraffe Jim alongside his harem while amazed seven-year-old snapped countless photos capturing unforgettable moments!
It’s easy enough spending weeks exploring every nook within this complex ticking off animals seen throughout safaris swimming indoors riding bikes available onsite heading towards playgrounds evenings spent bowling dining across multiple restaurants unwinding back inside cozy lodges.
we visited Speelland theme park several times—a delightful outdoor-indoor activity center boasting fairground rides pedal boats go-karts bouncy castles galore!
A speedy jaunt into nearby Tilburg only fifteen minutes away by car allows pizza takeout grocery shopping leisurely strolls through shops markets indulging traditional Dutch pancakes lunch breaks before embarking day trips Amsterdam less than ninety minutes train ride away wandering picturesque canals vintage antique stores hopping trams until youngest declares she wants relocate pretty capital biking daily work commute!
Back within parks confines—we split time between hotel lodge accommodations starting off days spent Savanne rooms designed catering guests seeking dine options ranging à la carte buffet fine dining experiences.
Later transitioning into spacious Savanne lodge perched atop resort overlooking larger Masai Mara plain detached units equipped full kitchens perfect self-catering families some even include saunas small grocery shop onsite but ample supermarkets located nearby Tilburg stocking essentials needed.
Our advice would be budgeting adequately covering costs associated breakfast lunch dinner if opting staying hotels although spectacular veranda view plains makes initial investment worthwhile self-catering option proves far more economical overall.
Is there indeed age when fascination fades before reigniting once becoming parent? I’d argue any child pre-secondary school age prior cynicism kicks-in finds Beekse Bergen remarkable family getaway especially those passionate about nature exploration!
“Safari experience Netherlands?” friends might inquire intrigued perhaps skeptical wondering how such thing works—as always Dutch family vacations simply deliver magic effortlessly!
This trip was sponsored by little clogs Holidays along with Beekse Bergen Safari Resort. A week-long lodge stay accommodating two adults plus two children starts around €1736 (£1506), inclusive tourist taxes.