Safari West Named No. 1 Glamping Spot in the Country by USA Today

From a Florida dude ranch to yurts in the Great Smoky Mountains, this Santa Rosa glamping spot ranked No. 1 in the United States.


By Maci Martell

Summer is rolling into Sonoma County and people are on the hunt for premium outdoor recreation to soak up all the fun in the sun. Glamping — camping’s more glamorous cousin — has been top of mind for effortless leisure in nature. And according to travel and lifestyle guide USA Today 10Best, the No. 1 place to glamp in the United States is right in Santa Rosa.

In the recent 10Best list of best U.S. glamping spots, which ranges from a Florida dude ranch to yurts in the Great Smoky Mountains, Santa Rosa’s Safari West came out on top. A group of USA Today 10Best editors and readers curated the selection of glamping resorts.

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The glamping tents at Safari West are imported from Botswana. Tents and cabins include native wood furniture made on the property. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
There's more to the view than the landscape at Safari West, where you might see giraffes and the curious giraffes might also see you. (Safari West)
At Santa Rosa’s Safari West, you might see curious giraffes from your private deck. (Safari West)

Sonoma’s own Serengeti offers a number of ways to get closer to nature. After taking a safari tour visiting over 800 wild animals on the property, guests can stay the night in a luxurious glamping tent. The 30 tents, imported from Botswana, include private decks, en-suite bathrooms and hardwood floors.

Upgrade your tent to a two-bedroom cottage, complete with a king bed, double bunk bed, private bathroom, kitchenette and outdoor seating. A stay at Safari West includes a continental breakfast at the on-site Savannah Café. Glamping tents start at $420 per night and cottages start at $400 per night. Learn more and book online.

3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa, 707-579-2551, safariwest.com