Amazing place! As we exited the woods in our personal family buggy, we experienced a sight similar to a scene from Jurassic Park, a beautiful lake, a flat praire, with dears and wild birds wallowing in the water. Almost expected a brachiosaurus to appear. As it is truly a wildlife park, I didn't see as many animals as I would have liked. Our tour guide was excellent and extremely knowledgeable on her subject. Will definitely visit again.

During a recent visit, we had the pleasure of staying at Stable Cottage, and it’s safe to say that it exceeded all our expectations, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the beauty of this unique wildlife sanctuary. From electric buggies to woodfire hot tubs and thrilling safari tours, Watatunga has it all. Ed and Anna, the passionate owners of Watatunga, are the driving force behind this incredible wildlife reserve. Their commitment to conservation and their genuine love for the park were palpable during our stay. Their hands-on involvement and dedication to the well-being of the animals and the environment were truly inspiring. Watatunga is a treasure waiting to be explored, offering a glimpse into the wild wonders of Norfolk. Don’t miss the chance to experience its magic for yourself.

An excellent experience at a very reasonable price. The tour guide was well informed and we had commentary throughout the 90 minute tour. We saw loads of different species of deer & birds, and even a couple of buffalo came very close to us. The best part was right at the end of the tour when we were actually able to touch one one the deer that had been hand reared. She came to all of the buggies so that everyone on tour could have a cuddle. Delightful, Stunning & magnificent. I cannot recommend Watatunga highly enough.

Had a guided tour of these acres this morning. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We managed to spot many animals and birds whilst learning alot about their heritage. The buggy was fun and easy to drive through the puddles. Only downside that there is no option for asking questions during the tour however would definitely visit again and spread the word. Thank you Watatunga you were magnificent.

Very enjoyable. Staff are very welcoming and knowledgeable. It was nice to be able to have a coffee (reasonably priced at £2) while we waited for the tours to start. It was wonderful to see the animals in a natural setting, rather than in a zoo. There was plenty of space for the animals and their welfare was obviously a prime concern. The buggies were easy to drive and comfortable, apart from the fact that the seats were very wet. This was obviously due to the fact that there had been torrential rain the night before. If we had been warned about this in advance, we would’ve been happy to bring something dry to sit on. It was great fun taking turns to drive the buggy. A lot of consideration had been given to the safety of the passengers. It was amazing to be able to get up so close to the wild animals. It was impressive to learn about all the different animals and how well they are cared for and how new animals are introduced to the reserve. The guides commentary over the radio was really interesting, however we weren’t able to hear every detail, mainly when we were going over rougher terrain. Excellent facilities for disabled visitors. The only reason we didn’t give five stars is because of the wet seats and the fact that it wasn’t possible to ask questions during the tour. Overall, we all really enjoyed the tour. It went far too quickly and we can’t wait to go again.

This was a fantastic experience! I visited with my husband and two of our (almost) adult kids, on the 17th September. The whole thing was so well organised, with incredibly friendly and knowledgeable guides and staff. The reception was warm, and it was clear that everything was done to give us the best possible experience. The reserve itself (170 acres!) was beautiful, with woodland, lakes and grassland, and we meet a huge range of stunning animals and birds (including water buffalo, loads of different species of antelope. and an attention seeking stalk, who loved to meet and greet). The degree to which these animals were cared for and respected was so obvious, and it was fascinating to hear about all the conservation and breeding programmes the reserve is involved with. The way the safari is conducted (led by a guide in a small truck, with guests following in convoy in golf buggies) was genius ... it allowed us to really feel that we were getting 'up close and personal' with the wildlife, whilst still maintaining the feel that you were observing them in a natural and authentic way. This is a wonderful experience for anyone with a love of the natural world, and would also make an incredible school/educational trip. Can't wait to visit again

What a brilliant idea and so well executed. Being able to self drive in customised vehicles (in convoy) this fantastically crafted landscape full of wildlife is a unique experience and allows you to get close to the animals and birds without the bars, glass or other trappings of zoos and wildlife parks. The only exception being what I can only describe as the 'murder turkey' a beautiful bird that I suspect is constantly plotting your untimely demise (see picture). The price for the experience is excellent, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable and the cost of teas and coffees at the end of the tour is a welcome break from the usual rip off prices of tourist attractions. Thank you Watatunga the whole family enjoyed our time with you.

We saw Watatunga on "Escape to the Country" and wanted to visit it because it is such a unique sanctuary for a wide variety of wildlife. During our tour, internationally renown expert Julian Stoyel provided not only detailed information about the many different species encountered during the tour, but also delivered a very interesting as well as entertaining first-hand account of the challenges and rewards associated with acquiring, caring for, breeding and rewilding these animals, many of which are critically endangered. Highly recommended, we are already planning our next visit!

The views were amazing and we got to see so much of the wildlife here and even got stared down by the water buffalo. Hattie the Eurasian crane kept us company for a while as well. Alex our tour guide was fantastic with great commentary and information- very funny and we had a great time. Would thoroughly recommend a trip here as it is fun to drive the golf buggy and see the animals in the huge 170 acre estate. Only small downer was that our golf buggy was not fully charged/ faulty so towards the end we were lagging but it just added to the adventure and the fun.

A lovely hour and a half (which flew by) observing lots of different deer and antelope species, not to mention water fowl and a few hares to boot! Guide was friendly and informative. Very good value if sharing a buggy between four.