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ZUFARI At Chessington World Of Adventures Resort (7)

A THRILLING OFF ROAD JOURNEY

Looking for family days out, half term activities, or summer holiday activities with a wild twist? Step into the heart of Africa – without needing to leave the UK! 

ZUFARI at Chessington World of Adventures is a unique blend of thrilling safari park ride and real animal encounters. Climb aboard your rugged safari truck and journey through the Wanyama Reserve, home to some of the most incredible animals at Chessington like White Rhinos, Giraffes, and Zebras. But be warned…surprises await around every turn.

Who You’ll Meet on Your Safari Adventure

Your wild journey through the savannah puts you face-to-face with fascinating Chessington animals:

Please note: Animal sightings aren’t guaranteed – our animals roam freely! You might spot them strutting their stuff or snoozing in the shade…but they may also be dodging raindrops or relaxing indoors.

What Makes ZUFARI One of the Best Safari Park Rides in the UK?

  • Real Safari Adventure – Unlike any other Chessington zoo rides, this one lets you journey through an active safari zone.
  • Thrills and Surprises – Expect the unexpected as your truck encounters natural obstacles and mysterious surprises hidden in the terrain.
  • Perfect for Families – Designed to thrill kids and adults alike, ZUFARI is a top pick for family days out for families looking for a mix of wildlife education and excitement.

Ride Information

  • Adventurers must be a minimum height of 1.0m tall to ride.
  • Adventurers between 1.0m and 1.3m must be accompanied by an adult aged 16+.
  • Adults aged 16 years or above can accompany up to four Adventurers under 1.3m.
  • Accompanying adults must sit in the middle of the children they are accompanying.
  • Maximum of 30 Adventurers on a truck.
  • Maximum of 5 in a row.
  • Not suitable for expectant mothers.
  • Not suitable for Adventurers with heart conditions, high blood pressure, broken limbs, back or neck problems.
  • Touching the animals is forbidden.
  • Not suitable for Adventurers with epilepsy or claustrophobia as strobe lighting and dark spaces are part of the attraction.
  • There is no guarantee of seeing animals as they are free reign in the Reserve and may also choose to be in their indoor homes, so may not always be visible.
  • Zufari closes an hour before sunset.

Accessibility Information

Prosthetics

All prosthetic limbs must be secured to the guest’s body or removed before boarding any ride.

Non - Ambulant & Wheelchair Access

You must have full upper body strength including head and neck control and be able to brace against the forces.
Guests using a wheelchair must transfer into the vehicle without assistance.
Guests must be able to sit up and hold themselves upright without assistance from a carer for the duration of the ride.
Non Ambulant Guests are not permitted to ride.

Evacuation

Must be able to exit area with uneven surface area.
This ride requires evacuation from height from a vertical ladder.
If an emergency Adventurers MUST be able to jump down from the truck unaided.
Adventurers are required to walk unaided in case of an evacuation.

Missing Limb or Amputation Information

Guests are required to have a minimum of three full limbs to enjoy this attraction.
Guests with an amputation above or below the knee with no prosthetic are not permitted to ride.

Accessibility and Limb Difference Guides

A full list of restrictions are detailed in the Accessibility Guide and Limb Difference Guides below.

For any further queries, please contact us on accessibility@chessington.co.uk

Ride Access Information

Chessington Zoo VIP Experiences

Upgrade to a VIP Safari Adventure: Meet Giraffes Up Close at Chessington Zoo

Looking for unforgettable animal experiences near me? Get closer than ever to the animals with our exclusive Giraffe Safari VIP Experience. Feed giraffes from the safari truck during a 20–30 minute guided encounter.

  • For ages 5+
  • Group size: 2–8 people (may be shared)
  • Theme Park & Zoo entry not included

Want more wild encounters? Discover even more Chessington animal experiences here.

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