Can’t Make It To Africa? Come to Madison, Georgia
The Georgia Safari Conservation Park, a new destination wildlife experience in Madison, Georgia, is waiting for you.
Located on 530 sprawling acres in Madison, Georgia – less than an hour east of Atlanta – this groundbreaking safari adventure park offers a unique and immersive experience that combines the excitement of a safari adventure with a strong commitment to conservation and sustainability.
“The Georgia Safari Conservation Park has been in the works for over a decade,” explains Mike Conrads, president of the park team. It is the Conrads family land that is now a preserve.
Ashley Webb leads the Animal Ambassador Program.
“The Conrads family’s focus on legacy runs deep, and conservation of the land for this purpose is a natural fit.,” continues Conrads. “If there could be a way to bring a safari park to Madison using the family land, with a dedicated focus on conservation for the land, it would leave a lasting mark on the community. Not only would it stimulate economic development for Morgan County and the region, but it would also promote the value of conservation for threatened and endangered wildlife, while visitors, particularly children, could gain a greater appreciation, understanding, and connection to the natural world.”
The park has a double containment fence stretching continuous miles around the pastures, along with a no-dig barrier. “We worked diligently with the best fencing company in the country to ensure that our animals, staff, and visitors are in a controlled, safe environment,” says Conrads.
Tours run daily, and if you plan on staying at the park, tours are a part of your reservation. Guests can choose from two distinct lodging options for overnight adventures, featuring luxury accommodations nestled within a lush forest canopy overlooking a private savanna.
The Giraffe Suite is a one-of-a-kind experience at the park and offers an elevated vantage point to connect with the Phoenix, the giraffe Located on the second floor of the Giraffe and Rhino Barn, the suite offers expansive views from the large picture windows where guests can watch the giraffe's graceful movements.
View from the Giraffe Suite with Phoenix in full view.
It can accommodate up to four guests and boasts a living room with a queen-size sleeper sofa, dining room, kitchenette, and a spacious main bedroom with a king-size bed and full bathroom.
The six Luxury Safari Tents are set amidst the park’s beauty, with private balconies overlooking the savanna. The posh, climate-controlled tents feature spacious living areas with luxuriously appointed furnishings, including a king-size canopy bed, full bathroom, and private outdoor spaces to relax and unwind.
The park has five two-bedroom tents and The Honeymoon Hideaway, a one-bedroom safari tent offering two decks overlooking the savanna, a private outdoor shower area, and more.
The Ostrich Tent, the Honeymoon Hideaway, is a one-bedroom luxury tent.
Those booking The Giraffe Suite receive a private guided safari drive-through tour with one of our expert guides, a Keeper Chat, an ambassador animal encounter with one of the animal ambassadors, giraffe and rhino encounters with a photo and feeding opportunity, and a behind-the-scenes tour inside the giraffe and rhino barn, and complimentary souvenirs.
For luxury safari tent bookings, guests receive a guided drive-through tour, an ambassador animal encounter with animals such as two-toed sloths, fennec fox, African spurred tortoises, speckled king snakes, and a giraffe and rhino encounter outside of the giraffe barn.
Did you know that a zebra is black with white stripes?
Tours offer three safari drive-through experiences: an expert-led safari adventure designed as a trek through an actual African wildlife preserve. A customized safari vehicle will transport guests as they encounter wild and exotic species from several continents, including giraffes, white rhinos, Hartmann's mountain zebras, ostrich, eastern bongos, elands, and more. Options include a 90-minute safari drive-through experience; a 150-minute safari drive-through experience plus a giraffe and rhino encounter; or a 180-minute private VIP tour. All experiences are for ages three and up; children two years and younger are free.
For availability and booking, visit the website Georgia Safari.
Cornelius the common ostrich is a curious creature.
When You Go | What To Do | Where To Eat
Nearby Madison operates at a slower pace yet there’s no sacrificing on the good things in life. The historic downtown welcomes you during your stay at the park and hopes you’ll experience the best in Southern hospitality.
Heritage Hall Museum, open Tuesday - Sunday for tours
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, a performance and visual arts center.
The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art
Great shopping at Barkin’ Dogs Shoe Co., In High Cotton, Zeb Grant Design HOME, Laughing Moon, and more.
Fabulous eats at Madison Chop House Grille, Mad Taco, The Sinclair, Amici Pizza, Betty Jeans, and more.