African animal experiences and safari adventures...
African animal experiences and safari adventures...
| Theme Park | Chessington World of Adventures |
|---|---|
| Opened | 2013 ("Zufari" area opened) 2009 (renamed "Wynama Village & Reserve") |
| Theme | African |
One of the village's resident meerkats
Chessington's Wanyama Village & Reserve covers a large area to the north west of the rest of the theme park and encompasses Zufari and the Wanyama Village zoo exhibits, bordering on the Azteca and Safari hotels.
Wanyama is a Swahili word meaning big animals. Appropriately, Zufari is the main attraction in Wanyama, and takes visitors on a jeep safari adventure allowing them to get up close to animals including zebras and giraffes. Guests staying at the Safari Hotel can look out on the Reserve from their bedroom windows.
A pathway leads between Zufari and Wanyama Village, which is home to a number of smaller African animals such as meerkats and lemurs. There are several interactive activities for children to discover including a tunnel under the meerkat enclosure, plus a playground and climbing frame.
When Zufari: Ride into Africa first opened, the area was simply known as "Zufari". It became known as Wanyama Village and Reserve in 2019, when the existing Wanyama Village zoo exhibits were merged into the area.
Take a guided jeep tour around the African plains, encountering real life zebra, giraffe and other beasts on your personal safari adventure
African animals and small creatures
Entrance to Wanyama Village and Reserve
Fence decorations
Packing for an expedition
Footpath to Wanyama Village
Meerkat enclosure
Tunnels under the meerkats
The area was originally named after its main attraction
