Opened in 1994, Night Safari is the world’s first safari park for nocturnal animals.
Highlights
Watch everything come to life by night and discover 2,500 fascinating nocturnal creatures in their natural habitat which spans 35 hectares as you take in the Night Safari.
Climb on the guided Safari Tram, a 40-minutes immersive experience, that takes you across 6 geographical zones of the world.
Four interlinked walking trails offer close encounters with threatened and endangered species such as the pangolin and clouded leopard.
Engage in the interactive Creatures Of The Night Show, where you can learn more about the nocturnal abilities of the animals.
Ticket Includes
Night Safari Ticket
Full Description
Home to over 2,500 animals from 130 species, 38% of which are threatened, the Night Safari gives you a chance to get up close and personal with beasts large and small who come out to play after dusk.
You’ll travel through discover 7 unique nocturnal zones - from the Nepalese River Valley to the Asian Rainforest and see some of the world’s most exotic species including fearsome predators, primates and cuddly marsupials.
The best way to travel through the seven geographical zones is by a 40 minute long open air guided tram. This moving escapade gives you the best seat in the house (or jungle) to observe the animals on the rugged foothills of the Himalaya and the deepest recesses of the Asian riverine forest. Journey through the meandering trail past the authentically created habitats.
The naturalistic habitats are designed to simulate the animals’ native habitats and are illuminated with subtle moonglow lighting. The Night Safari also has a no-cage policy and is an open concept zoo.
During the visit, make time to experience the live open air shows, showcasing acrobatic animal demonstrations and spectacular tribal dance and pyrotechnics.
The Creatures of the Night and Thumbuakar Performance shows add an extra dimension to your animal adventure with their display of animal talent and fire-eating and tribal dances respectively.
Leaving Glasgow you travel north-east to Stirling, where your first stop is the WallaceMonument*; a towering stone testimonial to the Scottish legend William Wallace. Inside you will find fascinating exhibits leading you through the life of the real Braveheart and most impressive of all, Wallace’s legendary 5ft 6in(1.7m) tall broadsword.
You then travel further north to Gleneagles Hotel Estate - one of Scotland’s world class golf resorts and site of the 2014 Ryder Cup. Enjoy a photo opportunity here and see where the international legends of golf play.
You will continuey your journey through the pretty countryside of Perthshire to your next stop in Crieff, where we visit The Famous Grouse Experience* at Glenturret Distillery. Learn about the traditional whisky-making process, see how you measure up to the world’s largest bottle of whisky and sample some of ‘The Water of Life’ itself at the fantastic Taste Experience bar. Timberbush Tours customers can also enjoy an exclusive tasting of the Black Grouse Alpha Edition; a rich, smoky blend available only at Glenturret Distillery. Enjoy a range of tasty lunch options in the Glenturret Cafe or take a stroll in the distillery grounds.
In the afternoon you will travel west past beautiful Loch Earn and down through Strathyre to Kilmahog Woollen Mill for the chance to meet Hamish the Highland cow† continue on through the Trossachs - Scotland’s first national park, known as ‘the Highlands in miniature’ for its abundance of lochs, mountains and forests, where you'll discover the lands of legendary outlaw, Rob Roy MacGregor. You will then make a brief refreshment stop in the pretty town of Aberfoyle, before returning to Glasgow.
*OPTIONAL EXTRA. †Hamish the Highland cow is moved to another location during winter months.
Wed & Sat | ALL YEAR
Departs: 09:30 Returns: 18:00
Looking for things to do in London? The Classic Tour is the finest way to experience the whole city in one journey.
Departing four times a day from outside the Grand Hotel, opposite Sherlock Holmes pub on Northumberland Avenue off Trafalgar Square.
This London sightseeing tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes (depending on traffic), and you will be dropped off again at our stop on Northumberland Avenue.
Timetable
7 days a week at 12:05, 13:40
Sites Visited:
Death Casts
Porta Marina
The Basilica
The Temple of Apollo
The Roman Forum
Pompeii’s Main Street
The Macellum – ancient supermarket
The ‘Cave Canem’ home of the Tragic Poet
Roman Bakery
The Cemetary
A Pompeii brothel (if appropriate for the group)
Panoramc walk on the city walls, with views of Naples and Capri
You'll embark on an entirely glass-enclosed restaurant for truly enjoyable lunch. The boat will glide past some of the most famous buildings of Paris with views that are breathtaking, a piano and violin player will entertain you and the French cuisine is excellent.
Autumn/Winter menu 2018/2019 (until 2nd of april, 2019)
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Vegeterian Menu (Available from 4th April to 2nd October 2018)
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