Manchester Evening News
·Aug 2026
I Camped Surrounded by Animals at Knowsley Safari – Here’s What £600 a Night Gets You
A family spends a night at Knowsley Safari’s £600 Safari Sleepover, staying in a bell tent and taking part in an after-hours foot safari, campfire activities, dinner, breakfast and an early-morning VIP drive through the park. The experience provides close views of animals including tigers, giraffes, rhinos, baboons and lions, with expert guides adding educational commentary. The reviewer praises the exclusive wildlife access and family entertainment but considers the temporary campsite basic, with no showers and limited food options, making the package expensive for what is essentially a tent stay. Cheaper day tickets and Camp Knowsley bushcraft activities are recommended as alternatives.