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Safari West

Giraffes in Wine Country? Whadya know. Safari West sprawls over 400 acres and hosts wildebeests, zebras, cheetahs and other exotic animals, which mostly roam free. See them on a guided 2½-hour safari in open-sided jeeps, which also includes a 30-minute hike; reservations required, no kids under four (unless you book a private wagon).

Those feeling adventurous can stay overnight in nifty canvas-sided tent cabins (including breakfast $260 to $475) inside the preserve. While the fires did some damage to the countryside around here and you will still see some burned areas, the animals are just fine and operations are back to normal.

3115 Porter Creek Rd

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Gillian McKeith rages after being ‘scammed’ out of hundreds of pounds for Taylor Swift tickets

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Taylor Swift ’s Eras Tour continues in the UK – but Gillian McKeith ’s bid to get the most coveted tickets in town appears to have ended in disaster.

The American superstar, 34, has packed out stadiums across the country in recent weeks and the former TV nutritionist desperately wanted a piece of the action.

However, after Gillian believed she’d secured a pair of tickets for one of Taylor’s shows at Wembley – the June 22 date – it turned out the exact opposite had sadly occurred.

After handing over hundreds of pounds, it turned out the person she’d paid had never had tickets in the first place, leaving Gillian, 64, significantly out of pocket.

Sharing the news on social media alongside her daughter Afton, 24, Gillian had strong words for the person who ‘scammed’ her out of the precious tickets.

‘I just want to say we have a problem – we got scammed,’ she began, with the pair sitting in the back of a cab having attended a lavish do in the centre of London.

‘We had thought that we bought Taylor Swift tickets and it turned out the person was lying about having the tickets and just took our money,’ she continued.

Gillian then informed her fans that the person who claimed to have the tickets had been avoiding them: ‘And there’s been one excuse after another and they get more fantastic as each day goes on, the excuses.’

Afton then added that she was ‘devastated’ about not being able to go, with the person who scammed them apparently known to the mother-daughter pair.

‘We thought we had tickets, turns out it was all a facade and a lie just to take our money. Someone we actually knew,’ she said into the camera.

The pair then pleaded with their followers to help them secure tickets for later Wembley dates, but it’s not yet known how well that campaign is going.

Taylor’s tour is currently the subject of controversy after Foo Fighters frontman and songwriter Dave Grohl took a swipe at the Love Story singer while on stage in London.

He said: ‘I know we were joking about the Taylor Swift tour earlier, I know that she’s on her Eras Tour. I’m telling you – you don’t want to suffer the wrath of Taylor Swift.

‘So we like to call our tour the Errors Tour because I feel like we’ve had more than a few eras and more than a few f*****g errors as well. That’s because we actually play live.’

Taylor is believed to have responded to Dave’s comment almost immediately, thanking her ‘live band’ the following night during the last of her Wembley shows until August.

Swiftie superfan Gillian rose to fame in the 2000s as the host of You Are What You Eat and was a regular guest on reality food health series Supersize vs Superskinny.

After appearing on numerous reality series of the era, Gillian became one of the biggest names in the health food industry via her work on TV.

She controversially competed in the 2010 series of I’m A Celebrity, famously fainting on live TV after being nominated for yet another bushtucker trial.

Gillian became only the second contestant in the show’s 10-year history (at the time) to refuse to take part in a trial, forcing ITV to refund all those who had voted for her.

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Kendrick Lamar Joined by Dr. Dre., Schoolboy Q and Many More at Electrifying ‘Pop Out’ Show in Los Angeles: Concert Review

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The fans congregating outside of the Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA on Wednesday afternoon before Kendrick Lamar ’s Juneteenth concert — dubbed “The Pop Out” and headlined by “Ken & Friends” — seemed more like they were  waiting for the 1985 NBA Finals game between the Lakers and Celtics than a hip-hop concert.

While Lamar was obviously getting the overwhelming support from his home city, like Magic Johnson did during the “Showtime” Lakers’ run, Drake was getting Larry Bird-levels of disdain, and he wasn’t even in the building.

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The rivalry between Lamar and Drake took a turn weeks ago, with Lamar’s “Not Like Us” serving as a definitive, distancing salvo in an exchange that had been entertaining and arguably more or less even in the first few rounds. However, “Not Like Us” dropped and instantly became the biggest record in hip-hop, pronouncing a clear-cut win for Lamar.

Yet he’d rarely appeared publicly throughout the battle — until Wednesday night, when the audience at the Forum and on Amazon Prime gathered to hear and see these new songs and more come to life.

History in the making. They not like us @kendricklamar pic.twitter.com/tMhNw94UVI — Amazon Music (@amazonmusic) June 20, 2024

The show was divided into three sections, the first a set of West Coast artists under DJ Hed, the second under “Not Like Us” producer Mustard, and the third headlined by Lamar. Hed’s set featured new Top Dawg Entertainment artist Ray Vaughn, all-female rappers Cuzzos, along with Blue Bucks Clan and Westside Boogie.

With Lakers past (Russell Westbrook), present (LeBron James) and possibly future (L.A. natives James Harden and Demar Derozen) in the house, along with a slew of music luminaries including the Weeknd, Rick Ross, Hit Boi, Lamar didn’t make anyone wait to hear his now-classic battle raps. After fans chanted the “O-V-hoe” call-and-response on “Not Like Us,” Lamar launched his set with a missile straight out the gate, starting off with “Euphoria,” unveiling a new verse that stated: “Give me Tupac’s ring back and I might give you a little respect” (head here for more on that). As he rose onto the stage on a riser and began rapping calmly on one knee, it was pure electricity.

“L.A., we unified with this thing of ours tonight?,” he asked the crowd after he’d finished.

After a roar in response, he replied “Say less,” although he had much more to say over the next two hours.

Forever a classic @kendricklamar pic.twitter.com/wkGCeCD8gF — Amazon Music (@amazonmusic) June 20, 2024

The energy stayed elevated with staples from his catalog, like “Element,” “DNA” and “Humble.” Day-one fans were electrified to see special guests Schoolboy Q, AB-Soul, and Jay Rock join Lamar onstage for a “Black Hippy” reunion medley of “Money Trees,” “Win,” “King’s Dead,” “6:16 In LA,” “Collard Greens,” “That Part” and “King Kunta.” Dr. Dre even popped in to perform “Still D.R.E.” and “California Love.”

But the event everyone was anticipating was “Not Like Us.” The song has connected like no other dis record before: As Lamar said on Wednesday night, the song is about much more than a back-and-forth between rival MCs, it’s more than a euphoric beat to dance to and a magnetic chorus. It’s about bringing real change to the hip-hop community and the neighborhoods of Los Angeles.

“It’s bigger than me” he said, noting that he was getting emotional.

Whole city outside @kendricklamar pic.twitter.com/0nlHDE8lvj — Amazon Music (@amazonmusic) June 20, 2024

Not only did Lamar bring a slew of West Coast artists onstage with him as he performed “Not Like Us” six different times, he also had people from different gangs and neighborhoods — inferring that some were from a rival side — rocking with him in solidarity.

“We been fucked since Nipsey died,” he shouted. “We been fucked up since Kobe died. This makes me proud as a muthafucka. This shit is special, man.”

Whether Wednesday’s show was the final salvo in Lamar’s battle with Drake remains to be seen — but more importantly, it could also be the opening of a major resurgence in the West Coast hip-hop that Lamar was raised on, and which he now leads. As DJ Hed said at the top of the evening, “The West has something to say.”

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Brews and Buffalo Safari

Winos and rhinos safari, twilight safari, private safaris.

Take your safari experience to the next level of luxury with one of our Ultimate Private Safaris! Reserve any one of these specialty adventures to experience the Sonoma Serengeti from your own private vehicle with a guide whose sole responsibility is you! Whether you’re just looking to take your exploration a little deeper or you’d like to add a little wine-country class to the affair, we’re here to meet your needs!

Check out our many options below and when you find the one you like, follow the link to book your reservation today!

The Ultimate Private Safari!

Let’s start with the basics. Each safari in this category comes with one of our custom vehicles reserved solely for you and your group, and the adventure develops from there!

• Ultimate Private Safari
• Photo Safari Workshop
• Talk Nerdy to Me!

The Classic Safari follows a set route, but with the Ultimate Private Safari, you’re in control. With a vehicle reserved solely for you and yours and a highly-trained safari guide at your beck and call, take your excursion off the beaten path. Whether you’re a group or family needing social distance, or simply a lover of the wilds looking to maximize time with a favorite animal, the Ultimate Private Safari is the option for you.

For families with children under the age of four, the Ultimate Private Safari can be a great option. While we have age restrictions on the Classic Safari, our private excursions are exempt.

Pricing Details

To book, please call Reservations: (707) 566-3667 (800) 616-2695 [email protected]

The Private Photography Safari Workshop is focused on getting you in the right position to capture unique images of our African animal and exotic bird collections. Your private vehicle, driven by a highly-trained safari guide and photographer will enable you and your photography group to customize the route to catch the light and get the best angles and compositions. Photo Workshops are usually set in the early morning or late afternoon to take advantage of optimal lighting and animal behavior. Come catch golden hour with the herds on the hill!

The Private Photo Safari Workshop is recommended for both solo photographers and groups including up to eight photographers *(max of 2 photographers per row including roof seats).

To book, please email:

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Every Safari is an adventure in wildlife conservation and a treasure trove of biological and ecological science. Our dedicated guide staff are highly-trained and eager to teach, but to really take things to the next level, reserve a “Talk Nerdy to Me!” safari. Led by one of our trained biologists or another specialist from our Research, Education, and Conservation (REC) Department, these safaris are for those most curious of minds…

Every “Talk Nerdy to Me!” safari is different, with the topics of discussion and the route of exploration dictated by you. Curious about evolutionary science or biogeography? Want to know more about what’s happening to these animals in the wilds today? Turn your safari adventure into a first-class educational opportunity.

The “Talk Nerdy to Me!” safari is perfect for people with a driving interest or academic background in natural sciences.

Sippin’ Safaris of the Sonoma Serengeti

These custom excursions take our Ultimate Private Safari and add a touch of wine-country class. Going on safari can be thirsty work and here in Sonoma County, there are more than a few wonderful ways to sip your way to satisfaction. Whether your tastes run to reds and whites, or if you’re more of an IPA fan, we’ve got just the thing for you. Check out our amazing food and beverage adventure options below!

• Winos & Rhinos
• Brews & Buffalo
• The Royal Winos & Rhinos

A true Safari West classic, the Winos & Rhinos Safari Adventure is a proven crowd-pleaser. You haven’t truly experienced the Sonoma Serengeti until you’ve sampled some red and white amid all that rugged and wild. On this unique tour you’ll head out to explore Safari West in the company of a talented guide who will introduce you to some of the most amazing animals in the world, and some of most incredible wines as well!

Once your party arrives at Watusi Overlook, you’ll take a break, pop some corks and sample some choice vintages. Snack on fruit, cheese and other small bites as you sip your way through the selections. With a guide versed in vino and the beauty of the Mayacamas Mountains spread out before you, you’ll experience the utmost in Sonoma County serenity.

Sonoma County isn’t only a haven for the grape-lovers among us but also at the center of a craft-brew renaissance! Our Brews and Buffalos Safari Adventure was designed around the idea that sipping a cold one while exploring the Sonoma Serengeti may be the most relaxing way to experience Safari West.

On this private safari, you’ll enjoy the undivided attention of your very own guide as you explore our collection. Upon arrival at the Watusi Overlook, your guide will shift gear from one passion (wildlife) to another (beer!). Enjoy some delicious snacks and a sampling of a rotating selection of brews from several Sonoma County and California breweries.

The new Royal Winos & Rhinos Safari Experience takes adventure to a luxurious new high. A traditional wine tasting becomes a full wine pairing as you enjoy some of the finest vintages available. Each sample is carefully paired with artisan treats like prosciutto wrapped melon, smoked salmon on toast points, or crab cakes with lemon aioli!

After guiding you through our amazing wild herds, your talented safari guide will lead your taste buds on an adventure all their own. A discerning mind deserves to experience a wildlife adventure like no other, and a discerning palate deserves the Safari West Royal Winos & Rhinos experience!

For details and reservations, please contact our Group Business team: (707) 566-3650 [email protected] .

Twilight Safari Dining Adventure

For those discerning diners among you, we’re proud to offer two twilight dining excursions. Each of these amazing offers artfully combines exploration of the Safari West preserve with a private dining experience tailored to you and up to seven guests (with options for even more in some cases). Celebrating a graduation, engagement or another festive occasion? Treating some valued friends to dinner? Simply select the dining experience you like best and let Safari West handle the rest!

Availability dependant upon seasonal weather.

• Savannah Overlook Dinner
• Treetops Dinner

The Savannah Overlook Dinner is a fan-favorite and a long-time offering at Safari West which includes an early evening private safari aboard a specially reserved vehicle. One of our dedicated safari guides will cater to your every need as you and your guests explore the Sonoma Serengeti. As the day begins to come to a close, you’ll pull up near scenic Watusi Lake to find that your table is ready. Sit down and enjoy a specially crafted meal prepared by chef Rob Kubacak. Sip a glass of wine as you are treated to five-star service and scenic views of the wildest wine country. Enjoy the beauty of the Mayacamas Mountains with our expansive savannah experience. Reserve your Savannah Overlook Dinner today!

Base price of $3200 for up to 8 people; $400 for each additional guest with a MAX of 30 people total.

This dining experience caters to groups of no more than eight and includes a dinner presentation on the viewing deck of Treetops Aviary. After a private safari of the Safari West preserve, your dedicated guide will escort you to the viewing deck where you’ll find dinner awaits. Chef Rob Kubacak and the Savannah Café team proudly present a culinary experience like no other. Enjoy your meal and company as violet turacos and trumpeter hornbills flit and flutter in the warm, evening light. It’s dinner in paradise!

Base price of $3000 for up to 8 people; $300 for each additional guest with a MAX of 10 people total.