Overview

• The Reserve welcomed its first guests on August 18, offering exclusive out-of-hours safaris, giraffe feeding and behind-the-scenes animal care experiences.
• All 51 safari-style lodges are sold out for the remainder of 2025 with bookings now extending into next summer.
• VIP giraffe lodge packages start at about £1,488 for a two-night stay while standard lodges begin at several hundred pounds per stay.
• As a not-for-profit venture, every guest stay directly funds international conservation initiatives from black rhino protection to anti-poaching AI.
• The project is projected to draw 35,000 additional visitors annually, generate over £10 million in spend and support around 70 new local jobs.