Introducing the New Monarto Safari Resort

From the Australian Outback to an African Safari, pairing an iconic rail adventure with a 2-night Monarto Safari Stay will make you feel as if you’ve travelled across continents in a single journey, no passport needed.

Nestled in the heart of South Australia’s Murraylands, Monarto Safari Resort is more than just a hotel: it’s an opportunity for you to experience the raw beauty of nature, wild African animals and a luxurious day spa.  

Located next to Monarto Safari Park, the largest open air safari experience outside of Africa, the property features a modern, design-led hotel offering nature-based serenity and unique views of the safari park’s native and African wildlife.  

This hotel includes 78 guest rooms and suites, two swimming pools with a pool bar & café, conference facilities, restaurant and bar. A luxurious onsite day spa will further enhance the experience and include a vitality pool, sauna and cold plunge pool. For those seeking a truly unique getaway the Monarto Luxury Stay cannot be beat. 

When you arrive in Adelaide on The Ghan, Great Southern or Indian Pacific, you’ll be transferred to Monarto Safari Resort just an hour from Adelaide. On your first night, you’ll enjoy everything the hotel has to offer including world-class dining and unbeatable surroundings.  

Then, on your first full day you’ll explore Monarto Safari Park via the guided Zu-Loop bus experience, or a combination of the Zu-Loop bus and walking. You can hop on and off the bus at the wildlife viewing platforms and spend time observing your favourite animal species, including giraffes, elephants, lions, cheetahs, rhinos, chimpanzees, and more. Additionally, you can enhance your visit by attending Daily Keeper Presentations and booking a range of intimate behind-the-scenes animal experiences.  

In the evening, you’ll soak up the last rays of sun on a Sunset Wildlife Safari small group guided tour. As guests of the hotel, you have exclusive after-hours access to the park, and on this tour, you’ll be immersed in parklands and watch free roaming herds of animals from the comfort of our Safari Truck and savouring sunset drinks and canapes.  

For those who prefer a more tranquil experience, the hotel’s luxurious day spa offers the perfect retreat. Indulge in a rejuvenating treatment and unwind in serene surroundings, all while immersed in the beauty of the wilderness.

As South Australia’s newest experience, Journey Beyond is working in consultation with Monarto Safari Park and Zoos SA to develop unique experiences for guests including exclusive sunrise and sunset African style safari tours. 

The new Wild Africa Precinct at Monarto Safari Resort offers a unique opportunity to experience the magic of Africa without leaving Australia. Spanning over 550 hectares, this conservation area replicates the vast, open plains of the African wilderness, providing a naturalistic habitat for giraffes, rhinos, cheetahs, and zebras. The resort overlooks the Wild Africa precinct, and you’ll have a front row seat to witness the animals congregate at the central watering hole.  

Imagine enjoying a glass of Champagne Bollinger on the hotel deck, the sun resting on the horizon and washing the sky with shades of yellow and orange. In the distance you see a hippopotamus wading in the water as a giraffe slowly strides across the plans for a drink of water. The access Monarto Safari Resort provides to African animals in Australia is unmatched.  

There’s nothing quite like experience Australia by train, and the Monarto Luxury Stay serves as the perfect extension when you’re not yet ready to go home.  

If you’re someone seeking a one-of-a-kind getaway, this experience promises to be as unforgettable as the landscapes and wildlife that surround you.