It is our pleasure to welcome you to Jamala Wildlife Lodge, the ultimate overnight safari at the National Zoo & Aquarium where a world of adventure, luxury and excitement awaits. Please find your itinerary below and we trust that you will enjoy your stay!

Stay 2 nights or more in the same room and receive 15% off the second and subsequent nights.

Alternatively, try two or all three of the very different experiences at uShaka Lodge, Giraffe Treehouses and Jungle Bungalows!

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Example – One Night Itinerary

ARRIVAL DAY

Time
Experience
Notes
1.00pm to 1.30pm Arrivals Join our team in uShaka Lodge and enjoy a beautiful afternoon tea whilst becoming acquainted with Colin and Hallie, our Black & White Colobus Monkeys or spot our resident Leopard Sharks in the neighboring aquarium tank!

Afternoon Tea is served between 1:00pm – 2:30pm.

1.45pm to 3:30pm (Optional) Self-guided afternoon Safari Meet your tour guide in uShaka lodge for tour departure at 1.45pm

A member of our talented education team will show you through the zoo on a guided afternoon tour! During this tour you will visit the open range section of our zoo, experiencing hands on interactions with some of our amazing animal residents!

3:00pm Room access Time to meet your roommate! Our team will show you to your room and can assist with any queries. Time now to relax and enjoy a little piece of Africa.
from 6:15pm Pre Dinner Drinks

All guests are welcome to pre-dinner drinks, held on the Jamala terrace. Join our education team once more for an informative talk about our resident Hyenas Pinduli and Zuberi and the chance to take some up-close photos with our magnificent white lions, Jake and Mischka!
uShaka Lodge guests: Please make your way to the Rainforest Cave from 6:15pm, follow the ‘Jamala’ signs through the aquarium.

 

6:45pm Dinner

Indulge in our award winning African-influenced “dinner party” menu, featuring beautiful wines and Moet champagne. Seating will be allocated upon your arrival to the Rainforest Cave. When at maximum occupancy guests staying in the uShaka Lodge or multiple night stays will dine upstairs next to our beautiful aquarium.

 

9:00pm to 10:00pm Retire

As the evening draws to a close, we will have a bus service to deliver Giraffe Treehouse and Jungle Bungalow guests back to their suite to enjoy the sounds of the zoo at night. uShaka Lodge guests, please make your way back to your room when you are ready to retire for the night.

 

DEPARTURE DAY

(subject to change)
7am to 8.00am Breakfast and Tour Breakfast will be served in the Rainforest Cave, enjoy an a la carte breakfast and a barista made coffee to get your day started! Meet your tour guide in uShaka lodge for tour departure at 8.15am. A member of our talented education team will show you through the zoo on a guided afternoon tour! During this tour you will visit the open range section of our zoo, experiencing hands on interactions with some of our amazing animal residents!
10:30am to 11:00am Luggage collection

uShaka Lodge guests: When ready to depart, please bring your luggage to
reception along with your room key. Should you require assistance with luggage, please contact our reception team.

 

11:00am Farewell for all guests

If you are not in a hurry to reach your next destination, feel free to check-out at Jamala Reception by 11am and enjoy the zoo for the remainder of the day. Remember to check if any spots are available for further animal encounters before you leave.

 

Stay 2 nights or more in the same room and receive 10% off the second and subsequent nights. Alternatively, try two or all three of the very different experiences at uShaka Lodge, Giraffe Treehouses and Jungle Bungalows! View our two and three night itineraries below.


Two night itinerary

It is our pleasure to welcome you to Jamala Wildlife Lodge, the ultimate overnight safari at the National Zoo & Aquarium where a world of adventure, luxury and excitement awaits. Please find your itinerary below and we trust that you will enjoy your stay!

 

ARRIVAL DAY

(same as for the one night itinerary, as below)
Time
Experience
Notes
1.30pm to 3.00pm Arrivals Join our team in uShaka Lodge and enjoy a beautiful afternoon tea whilst becoming acquainted with Colin and Hallie, our Black & White Colobus Monkeys or spot our resident Leopard Sharks in the neighbouring aquarium tank!

Afternoon Tea is served between 1:00pm – 2:30pm.

2:00pm to 3:00pm Afternoon Safari

 

Meet your tour guide in uShaka lodge for tour departure at 1.45pm

A member of our talented education team will show you through the zoo on a guided afternoon tour! During this tour you will visit the open range section of our zoo, experiencing hands on interactions with some of our amazing animal residents!

3:00pm Room access Time to meet your roommate!

Our team will show you to your room and can assist with any queries.

Time now to relax and enjoy a little piece of Africa.

 

from 6:15pm Getting to dinner and drinks Enjoy a twilight walk through the Zoo when making your way to the ‘Rainforest Cave’ for dinner!

Refer to the map issued upon check-in and follow the ‘Jamala’ signs for directions to Rainforest Cave.

A bus service departing from 6pm from #16 on your map will run for guests that do not wish to walk to dinner.

7:15pm Dinner Indulge in our award winning African-influenced “dinner party” menu, featuring beautiful wines and Moet champagne.

Seating has been pre-allocated and you will be shown to your table upon your arrival to the Rainforest Cave.

When at maximum occupancy, guests staying in the uShaka Lodge or multiple night stays will dine upstairs next to our beautiful aquarium.

9:00pm to 10:00pm Transfer

As the evening draws to a close we will have a bus service to deliver you back to your suite to enjoy the sounds of the zoo at night.

 

DAY 2

9:00am to 9:45am Breakfast Wander through the park as it awakes for the day before breakfast!

Breakfast will be served in the Rainforest Cave, enjoy an a la carte breakfast and a barista made coffee to get your day started!

11:00am Jamala Exclusive Tour Come face to face with creatures both great and small in this encounter-based tour! Meet your guide in the uShaka Lodge at 10:55am.
12:30pm Lunch Enjoy a light lunch served in our Rainforest Cave upon conclusion of the Jamala Tour.

If you have booked to change rooms for your second night, collect the keys to your new room from Jamala Reception at 1.30pm.

6:30pm Evening Program Same as the day of your arrival, join us in the Rainforest Cave at 6.15pm for dinner.

Day of Departure

7am to 10.30am Breakfast and tour Breakfast will be served in the Rainforest Cave, enjoy an a la carte breakfast and a barista made coffee to get your day started!
10:30am to 11:00am Luggage collection

Please ensure all luggage is packed and placed by the door inside your room  for collection prior to 10.30am. If you don’t require baggage collection, please advise reception.

11:00am Farewell for all guests

If you are not in a hurry to reach your next destination, feel free to check out and enjoy the zoo for the remainder of the day. Remember to check if any spots are available for further animal encounters before you leave.

 

 


Three nights (or more) itinerary

Same as for the Two Day itinerary, but after 11am on the third day you are at leisure to relax at Jamala and the zoo or to explore Canberra’s other great tourist attractions. From Day 4 onwards, breakfast can be taken anytime between 7am and 10am and lunch can be provided in the Rhino Bistro if desired.