Late last year when we returned to Bali for our annual family holiday we took a wonderful day trip out to Bali Safari and Marine Park.
There are so many great things to do and see at this theme park.
But for me the highlight is the 4WD safari journey.
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The Bali Safari Ride
We are fortunate in timing our safari journey and arrive at the 4WD safari Jeep just as it is taking on the next load of passengers. We secure the front row.
The front row is fantastic as we have a great view looking out over the top of the drivers cab and out to the sides. As we take off our guide tells us that we will be seeing animals from three regions: Asia, India and Africa.
Ok I confess now, I didn’t take notes during the journey so I have done my best at trying to name all the animals and allocate them to the right zone, please let me know if I have got any wrong. I also apologise for some pictures not being completely clear as I had to take photos through the perspex windows.
We start our safari journey in Asia.
You can click on the pictures to get a larger full screen image and scroll through 🙂 In a few of the photos you will have to look hard to see the animals.
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- Pig Deer
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- Red deer
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- Saltwater crocodile
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- Sumatran elephant
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- Cow
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- Orang-utan
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- Sun bear
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- Tiger
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Then we drive into Africa.
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- Fallow deer
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- Hippopotamus
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- Cheetah
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- Wildebeest
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- Ostrich
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- Lion – female
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- Giraffe
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- Rare coloured zebra
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- Lion – male
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- White Rhino
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Our last “stop” is India.
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- Camel
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- Buffalo
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- Mountain deer
(To view the images in a larger format, click on the gallery and scroll through, to close click the X in top left corner)
I’m not sure why there aren’t many India photos – perhaps there is a bit of a double up of animals in India and Asia or I got tired of taking pictures of animals 🙁
Anyway one of the things I really like about this safari journey is that the animals appear to have more space to roam than in traditional zoos. The animals also seem to live a slightly more normal existence with many different species roaming the plains together (like the wildebeest and ostrich). However the predatory animals (like the lions, cheetahs and tigers) were kept separate from the rest of the animals – no doubt for obvious reasons.
We all really enjoy the safari journey and I am particularly impressed as it tries to simulate that of a real safari trek, like the ones I have been on in Kenya.
So what do you think?
Please share with me in the comments your thoughts on this safari journey.
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I haven’t experienced overseas zoos. But I like the tours of open plain zoo in Australia, like Werribee in Victoria, and especially Monarto in South Australia. Amazing to get up close to animals in more natural environments.
I haven’t been to those zoos Alicia, they sound really cool.
Looks like a wonderful place to visit with the family Sally. It’s great to know that the animals have more room to move than in a traditional zoo.
Yes it was a great family day out Lyndall, but there were plenty of people without kids there as well.
I think that this is when having young children would be an advantage, to be able to do these treks.
Well that’s true Paula, but I do know of couples who have visited this park and really enjoyed it.
I did not know this even existed! I love Bali, love the Monkey Park. I guess I’ll have to go back and see this too…wonderful.
What did you think of the Monkey Park Corinne? We have been too scared to visit as we have heard some negative stories.
It looks like a beautiful zoo.Looks so natural.
Last year we visited Singapore zoo and my son had a great time there.
We did the night safari in Singapore Zoo did you do that as well Amelia? What did you think?
It’s certainly something different to do in Bali….
Yes perfect for those wanting something else to do in Bali Lydia
Hahaha that’s exactly what a safari bus should look like!
Yes they really tried to simulate the real thing Hung
That’s cool 🙂 Looks like a super fun activity for kids for sure.
Fun for all ages Hung
It looks so fab, I love Safaris like this where you can get up close x
It was nice to see the animals up close Sarah
I didn’t even know that this existed. I’ve been to the Monkey Forest, best not to take anything that can be removed from your person.
That is exactly why we didn’t visit the Monkey Forest Jan, we had heard too many bad stories about items taken (including prescription glasses) and/or being bitten.
I probably wouldn’t be able to take notes too if I was there, would be too busy photographing and enjoying the ride. :p
That’s exactly what was happening – maybe I have to encourage Mr Toddlers to be my secretary 🙂
I like to observe wildlife, so, I think an experience like this is great. We have something similar in Southern California (San Diego Wildlife Park). It is a good opportunity to take an up close looks at the animals.
It was so nice Ruth to be in their environment rather than from watching from behind a cage.
I’ve never been on a safari, so have no idea how well they’ve done at authenticating the experience. Is this a relatively new Bali attraction? It’s been a couple of years since I’ve been to Bali, and I don’t remember this at all. I’m of two minds about zoos. The best zoo I have ever been to is the Singapore Zoo. They seem to treat the animals really well. Then you have the zoo in Daejeon, Korea where I lived for 10 years. It is (to me) the most depressing place on earth. The animals don’t seem to have enough room to roam, and they don’t look very happy. I only went there once, and I’m not even sure that I saw the entire zoo. It was just so awful. Thanks for linking up this week. #TPThursday
I’m not sure how old it is, I tried to find out when I was researching the facts about Bali Safari when we returned. However what I really liked about this place was that it was all about animal conservation and education, and that the animals were kept in small cages.